I just got word that the kids father is in jail. How do I serve him Pretrial and how do I inform the Judge?

If you are asking how to serve the initial divorce papers on him, you provide copies to the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office in the county...

To add to my colleagues' answers, make sure the lab doing the retest has a list of all prescription and non-prescription medication you were taking...

Do I need to put trust beneficiary in my sworn financial if I'm not receiving payments for several more years?

Yes, you need to disclose your beneficial interest in the trust. The question is whether it has any marital value. See my answer to your other...

I do not receive any benefits from a trust I am beneficiary on but in 3 years I will. Can my husband get this in divorce?

With respect to my colleagues, no one can give you a definitive answer to your question without actually reading the document which created the...

I am filing for separation from my husband, who is in the military, he is stationed in Germany.

First, he may have a right, under federal law, to have the legal separation case put "on hold" while he is stationed overseas. As for whether you...

2013 Colorado law for Maintenance in Divorce

If this was a Permanent Orders hearing, the rules for appealing a Magistrate would be the same as those for appealing a Judge. If this was a...

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Breach of contract issue re: divorce. Does it go through the domestic court w/same case #, or new claim through small claims?

A violation of a temporary injunction is not a breach of contract matter; it is a violation of a court order. As such, it must be dealt with by the...

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Do I need a family law lawyer?

To supplement what the other attorneys have said, yes, DHS can get an order from a judge for removal of the children without any real evidence, and...

I got sole custody in CO but we moved to WV 9 mos ago. Can I be charged with parental kidnapping?

You certainly have created some big problems for your self. Whether this is parental kidnapping depends on a number of facts which are not present...

How can I protect myself and kids legally and financially from an alcoholic spouse who is combative and can be a risk to kids.

If you are not planning to separate and divorce, then you might consider placing your assets in a living trust. You will need to discuss that...