If the property was separate property at the time of the marriage it would remain separate property but the spouse would be entitled to recover the...

My father passed away in Dec. 2012. His ex-wife is the beneficiary of spousal benefits through Chevron. They refuse to pay up.

At this point it may be a good idea to consult with an attorney. A well written letter should elicit a meaningful response that should at least...

How should I go about this situation?

Submit his claim to your insurance company is the first step. They should take it from there, subject to your deductible. If they chose to deny...

Can an employer dock an employees pay as punishment when there is no prior disciplinary actions.

You're entitled to be paid for the work you performed. There is a law on the books that prohibits your employer from fine an employee or deduct...

Can the evicted adult daughter of estranged parents be legally entitled to gifted items still remaining in the home?

If the drum set was given to her it is hers. She can go to small claims court or consider contacting the police and reporting the incident.

The landlord just has to give you the 5 days notice. How long you have to get out after the your landlord gets an order of eviction depends on the...

Legal way to move out if neglected unloved and got told to be on your own

In Louisiana she's not an adult until she reaches 18. You can contact an attorney to talk about what it will take to have her emancipated (court...

How does one obtain temporary sole custody?

First, you should get a lawyer involved on your behalf. I'm assuming the father filed and the son is with father's grandparents. I'm also...

How do I try to get a custody arrangement overturned? My children wish to live with me

If your ex husband will not agree you'll have to go back to court and seek a modification. You'll have to show why what you're proposing in in the...

My ex boyfriend stabbed me with a broken bottle in my neck, I have 9 stitches. Could this be attempted 2nd degree murder?

The district attorney's office will look at the circumstances and decide what the charge will be. Second degree murder is the killing of someone...