I recieved $25000.00 at the time of signing of seperation papers, it was a cashiers check. do i have to claim that as income?

Under Internal Revenue Code sec. 71, gross income includes "amounts received as alimony or separate maintenance payments." "Alimony or separate...

My ex has been filing my children on his tax return

You can report fraudulent activity using IRS Form 3949-A. See --...

I pled no contest to receiving stolen goods in Colorado in 1975. Will this preclude me from getting a concealed weapons permit

It is up to the Bureau of Criminal Identification's discretion to some degree. While the statute says they "shall" issue a permit within a...

My kids dad is in prison and has not taken care of our son who he has rights to how do i get his rights taken away?

You will have to go to court. You will need an attorney to help you. It is difficult to terminate parental rights, especially without the...

I have full custody of my daughter. the divorce decree custody states that visitation to her father is every weekend.

If the divorce/custody order states every weekend, but you want to change it, then you would need to go to court to get the change approved. ...

In child custody in utah what are custodian rights if they voluntarily ha've not seen their children in 5 years.

There are many unanswered questions in your post. For example, why were custodial rights given up; what relationship does the present custodian...

My heat is broken I live in a complex help me

I'm sorry to hear you and your kids are going through this situation. As a tenant, you have rights to a habitable place to live, and for repairs...

Can my mom prevent me from getting my son after filing for termination of guardianship?

Can your mom prevent you from getting yor son? Probably not, in your circumstances. Attorney Cohen's suggestion to visit and help with the...

I agree with Attorney Pietryga, and can just add that your kids will probably let you know when they are not comfortable with sharing a room.

Should I respond?

I think you should respond and not wait for legal action. Waiting will only increase the stress beyond what is already is, and waiting will...