I was with my ex for 17 years We are no longer together We also have two kids do I need to get a divorce

You either need a divorce or orders for child support and visitation of the children. Sit down with an attorney to discuss.

Do I put my sister and her wife's name on the guardianship papers for my son.. North Carolina

You probably want conservatorship, not guardianship. Hire a lawyer. If that is not an option, look at Chapter 34 of the Texas Family Code and...

My husband was deported to Nigeria several years ago. I have an active insurance policy for him.

I imagine the insurance company wants a death certificate. I would maybe try the Nigerian consulate to find out what death certificates are issued...

Since we wasn't married when our baby was born how much rights does the father have??

Hire a lawyer and get orders for child support and visitation. Don't wait.

Can child's father & I can make informal support/visitation agreement? He is cooperative but cant afford flight to TX for court.

You should have a court order if you want him to pay child support. And he needs to be paying through the CSDU because that protects both of you. ...

Will I be able to legally claim dependents for child tax credit purposes?

You should sit down with a lawyer who will read your entire decree, discuss your situation and describe your options. It may be as simple as a...

Your husband needs a lawyer to do a QDRO and follow the terms of the decree.

A,B, or c class misdemeanor for harboring a 17 year old run away.

It depends on the precise charge. He needs a lawyer.

Can I amend a divorce in California and seek a monetary settlement if I got divorced 19 years ago?

You will need to ask a California lawyer, but it probably cannot be reopened. FYI, his children's citizenship is due to being born in the US,...

In Texas is it a bad choice to file on your own without an attorney?

Yes, it's a bad idea. You need to know whether and how to prove the abuse and infidelity, and the statutes about property division.