I have an e-mail from an ex filled with many put downs, within it he states, after all I did for you. I bought you two houses".

I am sorry that you were in an abusive relationship. Depending upon how long ago the relationship ended, you may also have a claim for assault and...

How would i be able to get Emancipated?

You don't say how old you are, but you must be fully self sufficient to even consider emancipation. This does not mean living with a...

Can I keep the stuffas a payment?

Give her the stuff and get over it is the best advice I can offer. Mr. Harkess is right regarding you not having the legal right to the property.

I have joint-decisionmaking with my coparent. As long as I pay for our children's therapy, can I send them wherever I want?

What do you think joint decision making means? If the children need therapy and you and the other parent don't agree, you will have to take the...

What is the best thing to do in getting custody of my 7 year old daughter?

Mr. Leroi has given you great advice. Do not attempt to solve this problem without a family law attorney on your side who can help you present the...

My daughter will be 18 in six months, can she be emancipated?

She will not be legally emancipated until she reaches the age of 18. If there is an active dependency and neglect case, the court can actually...

I am currently in the middle of a modification for child custody in CO. How do I get this signed and finalized asap?

If you agree with the request made in the motion, you can file a response and state that you agree. You can also call the other party and tell him...

My mom is constantley in my face screaming and hitting me for the littlest things parents should be proud of. What should i do?

No child (or teen) should be in a position to suffer emotional or physical abuse. Leaving marks on a child by hitting them is a criminal...

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What kind of attorney for divorce and child custody?

Those of us who answer questions on Avvo would be a good place for you to start your search for an attorney to represent you in the divorce. Aside...

I want to know what i could do about my ex-wife taking my money

If you got in this fix without an attorney, you might consider retaining an attorney to review your situation. From what you have described,...