How do I get put on the birth certificate and change my daughters name?

If CPS placed the child with you, they should help you get the documents you need to handle issues in the short term. But to change the birth...

My wife an I have been separated for 6 years. She lived in the home for 6 months. Is she untitled to half?

Technically, unless you signed a prenuptial agreement, both spouses have an equal interest in just about everything. Anything you owned prior to...

How do I get a divorce after being legally separated?

Unfortunately, yes, you have to start over. (I tried to get my colleagues in the Legislature to change this, but I couldn't get it through for...

I a warrant for domestic violence

I agree with my colleagues - I'm not sure what your question is, but if it is "am I in trouble?" the answer is "probably yes." You need to hire a...

How likely is my ex-wife to receive permission to relocate our children?

It's impossible to say for sure, but a relocating parent has a fairly high hurdle to get over. The law requires she make an initial showing that...

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Ms. Whitbeck is right. You can serve if you are not an interested party and over 18. But that service will not be considered "effective" unless...

It's unlikely you can get a change, but if you can prove that all of what you've written has happened and continues to happen, then it's possible. ...

After a divorce, how long can I stay in the US with a L2 ?

These are immigration questions, so I will change the practice area to reflect that. As for selling anything, be careful not to sell anything until...

Can i sue my ex husband for child support arrears?

Yes, you can sue for arrears. But it's unlikely you'll get him completely out of your life. Even once he's paid all of the arrears, you'll still...

Do I still have to pay child support if there was no court order and my child no longer lives with their mom?

No orders just means you can't be held in contempt for not paying, but a custodial parent can obtain up to 4 years of back support. That said, if...