Does my son have the right at age 16 to leave my home and move in with his father or his parents, without my permission?

The rules are actually quite simple. A child can decide where he lives when he reaches majority-- age 18. Until they the child lives where his...

Does she still need to file federal taxes

These numbers indicate minimum filing requirements are met, so a return must be filed. Even when minimums are not met, there are reasons why a...

My condolences for your loss. As a general rule assets held as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and accounts with designate...

I inherited an IRA from my mom in 2003

The facts disclosed are somewhat unclear, but here are some general rules. The beneficiary of an inherited IRA is required to take the mandatory...

Can you put more cash into 401 K more than maximum allowed if there is some cash in your bank account before filing bankruptcy?

Pre-bankruptcy exemption planning is legal and often successful, especially under the guidance of experienced bankruptcy counsel. It is not a DIY...

Would I be able to get Social Security Disability?

Eligibility for Social Security disability benefits require "insured status," meaning you have earned 40 covered quarters and 20 within the 40...

The legal analysis is actually not simple, and some important facts are missing. If child support was court-ordered, then his paternity was likely...

Incompetent Lawyer, Workers' Comp

Let me see if I understand. Your attorney answered your phone call on a Saturday morning but declined to comment on a letter s/he had not yet...

How is income figured when on SSI disability? SSI Disability & part time job? Claiming child on income taxes for working parent

Mr. Pham is correct as to the SSI/Social Security rules, but the actual question is: what counts in the calculation of child support. Disability...

When you buy a car "on time," you assume two obligations. One is the promissory note for the purchase price, and one is the pledge of the car as...