The trial on the merits is the final hearing on the case before a judge or jury. All decisions made on the marriage to include child support,...

Contested divorce and unemployment

The court really do not get involved in the division of the property. Property divisions are attempted to be equally divided except in fault of the...

What do we do for custody

Your case is conditioned and precedent upon whether or not there exist court orders in place. If court ordered visitations are in place, the...

My ex is willing to sign over rights and my husband is ready to adopt what can we do

You are in the position to file for a step-parent adoption with assistance through a competent attorney. I am certain that you can shop around a...

Can I get the divorce decree reversed

Apparently, your divorced ended in a default. As such the ex was awarded everything that she requested. You have the choice of filing a Motion to...

Attorney wants to disburse settlement without negotiating mess.

An LOP states that the attorney will protect the liens of the providers before disbursing funds to client. On many occasions, the providers are...

I want to request to remove my living limitations from a closed custody case without having to use an attorney.

The usual rule is "if the possessory party moves out of the surrounding boundaries, then the primary conservator may re locate." If this is not...

Do we need a lawyer if the mother is wanting to give up her rights?

You will need an attorney to complete the process. You will have to file a Motion to Modify custody with the termination of the mothers' rights. ...

In child support cases, can a custodial parent still claim child support if the child (20) is getting SSI?

It is very easy to prove fraud with the correct documentations. If fraud actual exist, you can notify the SS administration and file a motion to...

Can I request no visitation....

The simple answer is no. So long as the father is paying child support and the children are not in danger, the court order to the AG will stand. ...