If you were a step child raised the entire time by a step parent and he dies, (and you believe the will has been destroyed) are

I believe there is a possibility that you could be an heir under the laws of intestacy but that will need to be explored by a skilled probate...

Can spouse's attorney do this: they refused to say they represent him then seek a deadline, now they file to quash service.

The question is not what can he do but will be successful. I believe there is an attempt to intimidate you. I do not believe the motion to quash...

What is the best interest of a person to file for bankruptcy before or after divorce?

If you file now, then any divorce matter will need to be put on hold. If you file for BK after divorce is final then your BK will only be for your...

Once money is spent by one spouse on another, can it be relevant during a divorce?

Payment of her student loans could be subject to a reimbursement due by our spouse to the "community" but it depends on a number of other facts. ...

Does court sentence from other country count in the US?

Recognition of an order given in China is dependent upon a couple of other factors. This kind of a case would fall under what is commonly referred...

My question is regard family law and child support. My ex husband he purchased investment property after our divorce.

His rental income and/or profits could be used to calculate the amount of income he has to pay child support. This income must be considered as to...

Distribution of assets after death

It is valid but it is confusing but in any event the Will must still go through probate court and in that process, then maybe the heirs and the...

Does different names on marriage certificate and birth certificate affect custody sentence?

As the necessity of a DNA test, no that won't be needed. As to the mistake on the marriage certificate, that would be overlooked due to what is...

How do I figure out spouse's amount of house in divorce?

If the house is in an upside down position, then you would be taking on a negative valued asset and courts usually then give that asset a 0 value. ...

I would prepare a brief that outlines the issues that are in dispute between the parties and the position each party is taking on each issue. File...