Looking for a sex crime defense lawyer

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My ex-husband just got remarried. If he should pass away, does his new wife have any legal rights whatsoever to our 2 children?

Your ex-husband can appoint his new wife as "guardian" in his last will and testament, but that appointment is treated as a nomination subject to...

Is a prenuptial agreement signed in California still valid if we marry in another state?

A marital agreement is enforceable as a contract and, unless the agreement itself contains some unique language about geographically limited...

I had my chapter 7 case discharged back in Feb. Now my attorney said it may be vacated by court cause credit class old

It is truly regrettable that this deficiency was not discovered when the certificate was filed, but completing the credit counseling with 6 months...

Child Custody

"How would I proceed with this matter?" Hire the most aggressive and effective family practitioner in the area where the children are living. ...

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How important is it to have an attorney for a workman comp injury

Unless you are totally satisfied with the compensation and services provided by your employer's carrier so far, VERY.

If I am not working and have no income, can I lower child support payments?

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Who will receive my son's Social Security when he passes? His current wife (5 years common law), and 5 years of actual marriage

Depending on the ages of the parties, it is possible there will be no immediate survivor's benefits. Such benefits for surviving children only...

Please respond if you are capable of filing a " 1983 actions under the Civil Rights Act" claim

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Is there a court form my sons father has to fill out to voluntarily give up parental right?

There is no such form. In fact, none of your strategies will work. Voluntary termination of parental rights is just not allowed. Termination is...