As a collateral issue to supplement Mr. Dowden's answer (which he always gives sound answers), is that if the other parent isn't an option for...

My mother inlaw passed away and she was only married a month and a half and her husband is getting her money how long do u have

It depends on the answers to a number of questions, such as whether your mother had a will or if the monies were held in a joint account,...

How long can you stay in jail for unpaid child support amount 3,500?

It depends on what you are talking about. He could be prosecuted criminally for felony non-support (which for $3,500.00 would be a Class D Felony)...

Can a seller sue me for breaking a real estate contract?

There are a whole host of considerations, even in addition to those cited by Ms. Condor. Nobody is going to be able to advise you as to rights and...

How do I file a divorce petition when my first name and middle name are switched on my marriage license?

Use your correct name in the pleadings, and if you wish you can add a paragraph in both your complaint and the proposed decree clarifying that the...

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I've been married a year this past June 2016 and I just found out a month ago

If he did not divorce his first wife, then your marriage is void. You can file a petition with the Circuit Court to annul your purported marriage...

How do I become the legal father of my biological child if he already has a legal father

You can file a lawsuit asking the Court to adjudicate the paternity of the child. If your paternity of the child is disputed (or if one of the...

What can my husband and I do when it comes to gaining custody of our niece?

A notarized document is not going to be sufficient to keep the mother from taking back custody of your niece, only a court order would override her...

If I have sole legal and sole phiscal custody over my kids can my husband adopt them.

It's not clear from your post whether the biological father's consent would be required. The Court can grant an adoption without the consent of...

You can file a motion with the Court that issued your custody order for an ex parte temporary change of custody with an order for your ex-wife to...