What is Federal Bankruptcy Exemption used to protect a 401(k) in chapter 7. Looks like I have to use the Fed system. lived OHIO

I may have provided an answer to an earlier question involving bankruptcy exemptions. You are now asking for individualized advice in a manner...

My mother needs permanent nursing home placement. What assets can the nursing home take?

The nursing home doesn't "take" anything, but there may be a "spend-down" to Medicaid eligibility. If you haven't already done so, you should file...

Can you prove insolvency without bankrupcy to avoid filing a 1099 c on your taxes

The procedure for not including Form 1099 income on your Form 1040 is the Form 982, which dies have an insolvency reason. Go to www.irs.gov to...

How do I obtain custody of my minor niece?

The proper procedure would be a guardianship. Even if your state law does not consider you to have quasi-parental rights (that give you priority...

My 10 year olds father wants to give up his rights he has not seen her in over 2 years and i would like very much for this to ha

Parental rights are commonly terminated in connection with the petition of another adult to adopt a child. Termination without adoption is so rare...

I AM LOOKING TO MOVE OUT OF CONNECTICUT WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD, DO I NEED PERMISSION FROM HER FATHER?

If no parental rights have been decreed, there is no restriction on where you can move the child. Be aware, however, that the father can petition...

Child tax dependency

Wait a minute, full compliance with an existing court order is expected. If you think the order should say something different, then you most...

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This is the kind of question that is best answered by an experienced local family law or probate attorney who knows what your local court has been...

I am marrying someone that has kids. Will my income be factored into child support? Im in Utah.

As a general rule, step-parent income is not counted, but there may be exceptions. Find the Utah child support guidelines online, print out your...

As the non custodial parent, can i claim my child on my income taxes since the order of child support says so?

Yes, the court's child support order satisfies the IRS regs. You do not need her signature or any other form. You do need the SSN. If she won't...