Can my common law husband claim my children on his tax return?

If you and your husband live together with your children, and you file jointly, I see no reason why you cannot claim them. If you are not filing...

What can I do if my ex has moved and has not notified me of her whereabouts...

You can file an enforcement. The court's take these things very seriously. Talk with a good family law attorney about your options.

How do I file for divorce when I don't know where this person is???

You can get a divorce from someone who is absent, but it is technical and difficult. I do not recommend trying to do it without an attorney. You...

A child can legally decide where she/he wants to live at age 18 (when no longer a child). At age 12, if someone requests it, the Judge has to...

Can I lose custody b/c I was sexually assaulted as a child - 25+ years ago?

The actual assault is not usable, but if it causes you to behave in abnormal ways, then they can use that. You should not be fighting this without...

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Under temporary orders but she is not paying her attorney anymore does this mean that this divorce will never be final?

Your divorce will either become final or be dismissed. If her lawyer is doing nothing, then dismissal is likely. It is in her interest to leave...

Special collections is when the OAG goes after other sources of money, like bank accounts, stock accounts, income tax refunds and the like. ...

My decree states I have to provide medical insurance for my 2 daughters for as long as the child is entitled to support under

Yes, medical support stops when the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is last. So yes, you can stop providing insurance for your...

Do I wait until I get the final protective order to finalize my divorce?

There are a lot of issues presented here. A restraining order and a protective order are two very different things. Have you talked to the DA? ...

If my ex applies for medicaid or food stamps will this prompt the AG's office to request a child support review?

Child support is connected to visitation. It is not a ground for reducing child support (all though it can be the ground for increasing it). ...