My husband is an alcoholic with no job and I want a divorce. I don't make enough to pay him alimony, but I can't be with him.

You should set a consult with Ms. Whitbeck to get a complete picture of the process, the custody and child support options, the property and debt...

If the father of a child wanted to request a paternity test be done how much would it cost?

Ms. Whitbeck has provided the two options. If your brother wants to be a dad, he needs to step up to the plate quickly. Nothing precludes mom...

Can a relative request a paternity test be done by mother of child if she refuses to get one done?

I assume you believe your bother is the father. It is up to him to step up to the plate and request a paternity test, and provide support for this...

What is considered community property?

Great answer Jill!! You make choices in marriage, starting with the day you choose to marry. You also make the choice as to when you get out. ...

Husband is in jail I need to file legal separation.

Why would you not file for divorce? You can serve him in jail. You can review the forms online thru the court website or go to the self-help...

If my granddaughter gives up her parental right of her daughter do I lose my grandparent visiting rights also, we live in Nevada

Unless the father is having the child adopted by a step-mom, it is unlikely your granddaughter is legally giving up parental rights. She might be...

I have been with my Fiancée nine years and I recently bought a home in my name only. Is he entitled to half if we part?

I assume you are not married. Nevada has no common law marriage, so he has no entitlement to your assets. The exception is when someone can prove...

Can I terminate my ex husbands parental rights to our 6 year old. My husband provides all her support and wants to adopt her.

Failure to communicate with or provide for a child is abandonment, and a ground to terminate parental rights. The travel offset certainly assumed...

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My friends ex took off with their 9mo old to another state. How can he get his child back, at least for some of the year?

My office has a case currently pending before the supreme court with this very issue. An unmarried mother left the state without dad's consent or...

Me and my girlfriend of 13 years just split up we have 3 kids she got a tpo on me took kids to a mans motel room is that legal

You need to file a Petition for Custody with the Court to make sure you define your custodial/visitation rights with the children. Just taking...