My divorce was final in April. I did not ask for spousal maintenance and neither had attorneys. Can I get alimony now?

Generally speaking, the answer is no unless there’s some basis to set aside the decree. You’re unfortunately just outside of the six-month window...

Can I take my child out of state without his mother's consent?

My colleague is correct. Though more information is necessary to determine the notice requirements, as a practical matter, you’ll need the other...

Who owns the house? If they divorce can I be forced out?

If you titled as individual joint tenants you presumptively share equal ownership portions. In that case, yes they’d own 2/3. It’s also possible...

What can I do about an employee who is slandering my name? How can I stop the damage he is causing?

There is a very narrow definition of defamation, so even untrue disparaging statements may not be actionable. Your best recourse is probably to...

How can I file for legal custody of a child that was abandoned by both parents?

My colleague is correct, a third party who wishes to establish legal decision-making (“custody”) must stand in loco parentis, or in the place of...

How would I sign my parental rights over in Arizona if my kids are in Nebraska? Please help me.

If you relinquish your parental rights, it will not stop your child support obligation. You’re now in a very difficult position from where there’s...

What can i do?

If he violated the terms of the decree, you need to file a petition to enforce. You may want to consult with a local attorney just to identify and...

How many times can grandparents file for dependency after they got denied twice ? Isn't this harassment ?

There really isn’t a limit on number of times grandparents or other family law litigants can file petitions involving minor children. You could...

Can I as a grandparent suspend my temporary supervised visitation due to the fact that the judge is unfair. Having an extensive

It’s not clear what you mean. If you’re asking if you can get the supervision requirement dropped, you’d have an opportunity to argue for that when...

Inheritance is one of the exceptions to community property. As long as those funds aren’t subsequently gifted by you to the community or...