Buying a house with wife, mortgage in her name, we are splitting evenly. Lender making me "Gift" her my portion of downpayment..

It is a delicate issue. DON'T SIGN ANYTHING. The gift letter "reeks" of lender fraud. Any contrary declaration your wife signs will evidence...

Do I lose all my own property after living with my girl friend 7 - 1/2 years ?

Absent a cohabitation agreement, what is yours is yours. What is hers is hers. There are wrinkles. If payments were made on jointly owned...

How is the 30 day timeline to respond to a divorce noted by the court?

Your papers were accepted by the Court before a default was entered. Moreover, your deadline is still more than a week away. So you are fine. ...

We have joint custody and every time I go to pick up my daughter from her father's

A peaceful limited contact order should do the trick. But you'll need for him to agree to the order. If he refuses, then pursue a restraining...

Your ex husband will have to obtain a Court Order to "move away" with your son. Depending on your son's age, the Court may or may not consider his...

How does pregnant fiancee move out of state with fiancè she's pregnant by and children from noncustodial ex husband of 3 years?

She will need a Court order that authorizes the "move away." Advise her to file the request for order with a declaration stating the reasons for...

What is a mandatory settlement conference ?

A mandatory settlement conference ("MSC") is usually required before trial. It is a conference at which the parties exchange settlement offers and...

How can I hire a lawyer to help with my defamation case/someone perjured against me / interferacen with economic advantage case?

Sue. But be prepared to have the subject matter of the defamatory statements fully explored. Check with your other investors to see if they are...

Can I have a guardian/conservator help me with my divorce?

Be careful. A conservator could impact your child custody.

Can my ex wife ask the court and be granted an increase in child support just because I got a small raise?

Short answer: Yes. But - your support obligation could be lowered if the current order does not take into account your current children and...