A contempt of visitation charge has been filed ,what am i looking at?fines?court?how can i find out the details?

In California violation of an existing court order when a person has the ability to comply with that order constitutes contempt. the law assumes...

How can I appoint my husband as my niece's legal guardian?

You need to petition the court to add him as a co-guardian. It shouldn't be a problem. I'd suggest you check with a New York attorney to make...

If my parents buy me a car while I am married and register it in my name only, does my spouse have any right to it?

So long as the car is a gift to you only -- not a "loan" or you owe any money to them for -- it is your separate property under California law. ...

Can i still receive alimony if i been divorced to about 4 years now

It depends on whether the issue of alimony (now days called spousal support) was reserved in your divorce judgment. Take a look at it and see if...

I have been living with a married man for 3 years and we have one child together. I looking to know what are my rights..

i'm not sure about new york but in California you have the right to file papers with the court to have your boyfriend declared the child's father...

Divorced Decree states that I am resposible for 50% of the childrens college can I be held to that?

If your divorce judgment states that you must pay that expense, then probably. This is especially true if the judgment was made pursuant to an...

What if a father wants to give his chid up for adoption but the mother disagrees.

Each parent must give voluntary informed consent to place his or her child up for adoption. Absent significant abuse of a child, no one can force...

Not at all. Everyone has a right to a full hearing when valid issues are present with evidence on each side which is persuasive. Good...

Will I give up my rights to half our business if i stop working in it due to us being seperated?

In community property states the business is a community asset. It makes a difference if it is incorporated or a partnership. If the business is...

My husband wants to separate from me but, he wants no divorce or dissolution right no lawyers involved like in his first one.

It is extremely unwise to allow time to pass without court orders for support and protection of assets to be put in place. Once an action for...