I am considering a divorce. I have never been through one so I really don't even know where to begin. What should I do 1st?

Get an attorney to protect your rights and the sooner the better. The court has no power until a lawsuit is filed and it takes some time to get...

My wife and I are divorcing, we do not have children or property, but I do want to pay her money, can i just do an IOU?

As stated that would create the worst tax complications as the money could potentially be taxed twice (upon receipt and as a gift). It is best to...

Can I request to move out of state with my son before filing for custody?

Contact a CO family lawyer. In addition there are very specific rules and regulations that affect soldiers if they do not support their family. ...

Will we have to get permission from the biological father of my fiance's child to take the child with her on a U.S. fiance visa?

This is really an immigration question so I reclassified it. Generally any international travel will require consent of the other parent. In...

Is it nessesary for me to go to the distric clerck?

The absolute worst thing you can do is nothing. The 20 day period concerns filing an answer. Without it you can be defaulted and he can dictate...

Can I efile for divorce with standing orders on finances and then find a lawyer?

Key is prompt action and as stated this is much easier for an attorney than you. The standing orders do not apply until he is served and are only...

What rights do a father have?

This is a custody battle with higher than normal stakes given the possibility of moving back to Mexico. Get an attorney and fight for custody,...

I am a American , I married a Nigerian in the Gambia in 2012 is my marriage legal in america?

Generally if the marriage was legal where it was performed it will be legal in the United States. Whether it was a legal marriage is...

You can still file for a restraining order. However, if there is a warrant there is always the possibility of your arrest should you appear in...

I just found out my wife for 6 years is still married to her X husband. Is our marriage invalid? Can I get an annulment?

This is grounds for an annulment as your wife lacked the legal capacity to marry. The process is similar to a divorce with a couple unique...