If i have been with a person for 17 years but not legally married and three kids do i have to file for divorce?

I take it that you were not formally married, and further, that no declaration of marriage has been filed in your county of residence. You may...

Some folks require more time. Simply not a good time to estrange the amicus attorney, who acts as the arm of the Court. Suck it up. Don't grouse....

Wat is the worst outcome ofy situation

Has a Protective Order been sought by you, your mom, or the others involved? You were the subject of an assault case, and if you all lived...

How would I get a lawyer for getting child custody?

The Court granting the divorce retains continuing jurisdiction of the case. You would look for someone on AVVO, or on the TBLS cite for someone...

Child/state/unsafe.

Generally, residence in another state for six months duration or more makes it your "new" home state. There are many factors here -- age of the...

Do I mediate or go for it all and take my chance with a jury if the other party has already committed perjury once in court

Rarely is mediation free of charge; who is serving as mediator? If not some type of pro bono service, count on being asked to present a check for...

Obtain certified copies of birth certificates for you, your parents, their marriage license, and their birth certificates. It's like playing the...

My spouse is threatening me with divorce. We are married and have three kids under 18 in the home, I have custody of one she 2

I don't know how you can live in the same home with you having "custody of 1 and she 2." It is possible, in the context of a Petition for Divorce...

Spend an hour with an accountant or lawyer of your choice to work through your issues as to back taxes. Don't make a written commitment to the...

Can I leave state with my child?

Are there existing orders regarding custody or parentage? You will have to allow access to the child in some way, lest your husband accuse you of...