What do I need to respond and how do I know what the next step is? Can my lawyer be held responsible for possible misconduct?

Your next step is to either set the case for temporary orders / mediation or continue to negotiate with your wife under supervision of counsel. As...

Can my ex give me the divorce papers to be finalized if he is the petitioner but its uncontested due to him leaving for basic?

You should get him to sign the papers before he goes to basic training. Make sure you give yourself extra time in case the judge rejects your...

Without addressing what the previous two lawyers addressed, The file date of the lawsuit does matter and will impact what and how you approach your...

Am I responsible for the mortgage payment, if the bill was due prior to our divorce?

Yes according to the mortgage company you are responsible and once you refinance you will be more responsible. A mortgage is a contract between the...

Is my daughter entitled to half of her husbands 401K and pension after 5 years of marriage?

Unless there are any additional facts to the contrary, she should be entitled to 50% of those and all community assets.

Filing that divorce in a state I don't live in?

No you cannot file in Texas, unless your spouse lives here.

Hire an immigration attorney for the immigration issues. You all are divorced as far as U.S. is concerned.

I have decided I no longer want a divorce with my husband. Can I cancel my attorney and do I still have to pay her anything?

Ask your attorney to file a non-suit and you will be done. Pay your attorney for his or her work. You would pay your doctor for a check up even if...

In which publication are you required to post a citation by publication?

When you pay the filing fee for the publication, the clerk will let you know or some clerk's offices will send it directly to the publication for...

HOW DO I GET A COPY OF ADOPTION RECORDS?

It's sealed. You can't access it. Since your son has relinquished or been terminated, I don't believe he has standing to seeking a motion to unseal...