If an ex-spouse stops paying for his portion of the debts from the marriage does the other spouse have any way to compel him to?

My esteemed colleagues have offered a bankruptcy perspective and a debt collection perspective. Because liability for these debts was allocated by...

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As a general rule, one's legal right to choose where one lives is an incident of majority. Until then, parents decide and, if they disagree, the...

What can i do if my dad doesn't want to help me go to school?

As a general rule, your father is not obligated to help you at your age. You will need to develop your own resources. You don't mention what...

Does my father who is over 85 need to file federal and state income tax?

The obligation to file an income tax return is unrelated to age; it is determined by income. If he has always filed in the past and his financial...

Hi i recieve social security income and so does my daughter her father helps us out alittle financially also .can he claim her?

If you mean claim the child's income tax benefits, the answer is probably yes. Although ordinarily a taxpayer must provide more than 50% of the...

What can I do in my case?

You fail to mention the existence of any court order, so your "agreement" is apparently an informal one. Without delay one of you or both together...

Social Security attorney sent me this letter. Should I be concerned??

Something in your attorney's letter, the confusion between work credits and SSI, causes suspicion that your attorney's knowledge level is not...

Can a dads rights be stripped from him?

When the day comes that you have established a stable marriage and your husband voluntarily wishes to adopt your son, a petition for adoption can...

I am the step child to a parent that just passed away without a will. The home she lived in was built and owned by my

You should immediately consult with experienced probate counsel. You do not provide enough information regarding the house to allow any further...

I am going to court to have my case dismissed with a judge that has a horrible reputation & my PD says I have no chance w/judge.

Has your PD discussed with you the possibility of disqualifying your judge?