I would add to Ms. Reece's answer that if you make a big stink about wanting a urine test instead of a hair follicle test the Court may become very...

Many people believe that whoever files for divorce first will have a greater chance of "winning," but that is not really the case. You need to...

What is my best option?

I agree with Attorney Niederbaumer that you have a good case for a step-parent adoption. If you do not want to go the adoption route, you could...

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ACCESS TO MY 7 YEAR OLD SON

If you have not been adjudicated as the father by a Court, you need to file a paternity lawsuit. Once the Court finds that you are the father, it...

Contemplating divorce. 26 yrs of service, married 30 years - entire military career. Retired in 2006. How to divide retirement?

I agree with the previous answers, but wanted to underscore the need for local counsel. The Uniform Services Former Spouses Protection Act does...

Does a divorce decree have certain amount of years to not be enforcable?

As a general rule, the decree does not expire at any certain time. An exception may occur, such as if the decree restrains somebody from doing...

I have pre trail for a class d felony for theft of property I am representing myself and I just want to know what might happen

You're looking at the possibility of prison time, and representing yourself even though you do not know what may happen at a pre-trial? Have you...

I received a summons delivered in person by a deputy-sheriff from a debt collector/law firm handling a hospital debt.

Nobody can tell you how to respond without reading the complaint (can you tell me how to answer the questionnaire here on my desk, without knowing...

Child support

Parents can always go back and ask the court to modify the orders regarding child support, but if your son has already reached the age of 18 and...

I was recently divorced in Arkansas. The language of my divorce decree does not say anything about overnight guests at all.

The Arkansas Courts have been pretty consistent in stating that it is against the public policy of the State of Arkansas for parents to have...