How do I change my 4 year old sons last name to mine?

The history of domestic violence is truly regrettable and unfortunate, but it does not give you the rights you would like to assume. First of all,...

My ex is trying to change the visitation order we just got about 8 months ago?

A custody order that approves the move of the primary custodial parent but provides visitation to "continue as normal" is far too ambiguous to be...

Can my 6 year old nephew qualify for social security benifites, his mom past away and dad got deported. Grandma has custody.

If the child's mother has been a wage-earner with sufficient quarters of Social Security earnings, a minor child would normally be entitled to...

Is it unethical for a lawyer handling both sides of a divorce to never once meet privately with one of the parties?

No attorney can ethically "handle both sides" of a divorce, even if uncontested. A client is entitled to independent legal advice in their...

Exhusband is living at the home. He is unable to refinance the home to remove my name. What are the options to remove me?

If you don't want the house, then spending the time and effort (as suggested by your first responder) makes not sense. However, it leaves you with...

I received large Tax Refund after filing BK, but still before my debtors date, Can I spend on Medical/Dental?

Mr. Starrett and Mr. Riddle are correct. Whether you are entitled to retain any part of your large tax refund depends on the nature of the refund...

Mr. Farrell is correct. SSI is a means-tested welfare program for families of low income and little in assets. If your believe your family...

Getting a loan for a house, see a debt from Alliance One (debt collection agency). What are my options in this matter?

Just off-hand, I'd say if you want the best mortgage rate and terms, you will be clearing your credit record, which will almost certainly involve...

What are the possible outcomes of the scenario described below and what can both the creditor and debtor do to get their way?

Curiously, this question was asked-- and answered by Mr. Whitaker and myself-- just two days ago. the creditor here is playing with fire, risking...

How can either tax recorders or social security earnings records be obtained of ex husband?

Return to the court that entered the child support/QDRO order and move the court for an order requiring him to cooperate and prove the required...