I want to marry a woman that has debt from a previous marriage. Do I owe it after we get married?

No, the debt incurred before the marriage would be her separate property liability.

Why can't an arrest record be destroy or sealed after a successful 1203.4 PC expungement?

I partially agree with the other attorneys below, however, there is one key factor that they are missing. Please also be aware that if you...

Alternate forms of serving child custody papers?

If you cannot get the Respondent personally served after 3 attempts (on different days at different times of the day), you may have your friend...

What do I need to get a court ordered paternity test?

You can establish parentage through the court or your local child support services agency. Your local child support agency can bring an action to...

The family court judge granted us legal separation last year. I want to get a divorce now. Do I have to do everything all over

A legal separation does not end a marriage, therefore, you will need to file a petition for dissolution. If you and your spouse have an agreement,...

Can I adopt my 14 yr old step-daughter, changing her family name to mine without written consent from her real father?

If you cannot obtain written consent, you can obtain a court order to end the birth father’s parental rights after searching for him and proving to...

I agree with the previous responses by the attorneys above. In addition, you mentioned that you do not want to pay alimony. However, there are...

What is the maximum percent I can raise my tenants rent?

Whether you can raise the rent depends on whether you have a lease or a rental agreement, and what it says. If you have a lease, your rent cannot...

I agree with my colleagues above except if the position was finance related. Please also be aware that if you have an offense of petty theft,...

The previous tenant left some property in a house we have rented. Who does it belong to?

It was the responsibility of the landlord to store the personal property of the prior tenant in a safe manner. The landlord must then take an...