It depends upon how the settlement is written. Any portion that is for lost wages or earning potential will be considered community in character. ...

Would a real estate attorney know where to find a hard money lender for a house flipper client?

Some might, though attorneys are usually not involved in real estate transactions in the West. Most transactions are closed through title and...

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Your question is missing some important facts, but assuming the child's father had sole legal / sole physical custody of the child given your...

Is it possible for the alleged father to sign a paternity affidavit for my unborn child?

To voluntarily acknowledge paternity, both parents must sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. The Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity...

Does video evidence hold up in small claims court for prior to moving in damage?

Though you should have alerted the manager as soon as you found the new items, if you can prove that the video was taken before you moved in,...

How do I protect myself from community debt before divorce in Nevada Is there any way separation can protect me from an addict

My guess is that the two lawyers you spoke to do not practice family law. A legal separation - known in Nevada as a Decree of Separate Maintenance...

How do i find out if my children are now in state custody or still with their grandparents?

It's highly unlikely that CPS would remove children without an investigation. Not only is that illegal, they have no desire to get the kind of...

How do I find a lawyer for my child custody case?

Most judges understand the disadvantage a party has when they are representing themselves and the other side has an attorney. Unfortunately,...

Do I need to continue providing my wife with health insurance even though I'm filing for divorce early next year?

Unless she is asking for you to remove her, it will look bad on you, as Mr. James suggests. Unless there is a prenuptial agreement stating...

How to get temp custody of grandkids when mom is in jail.

Ms. Whitbeck is right. If CPS is involved, then you'll have to work with them to have the children placed with you. You will have to pass the...