If I have to plea by mail, should I plead guilty or no contest for trespassing?

My name is Stuart Ragan and I have been practicing law in Hawaii for 23 years. Why in the world would you plead guilty. No contest has the same...

Can I sue for custody of 15 yr old son if the mother left the household to parts unknown?

My name is Stuart Ragan and I have been practicing family law in Hawaii for 23 years. Before you can adopt you have to divorce. You cannot adopt...

What happens if neither the petitioner nor the respondent show up for the hearing to show cause in Hawaii

Contact an attorney before you get yourself in trouble. A judge could take action. It is fairly easy to have it removed from the calendar. This...

How long can someone wait to ask for child support?

Well first I would not simply take her word for it. Are you serious. You are ten steps away from having this conversation. Determine your overall...

My name is Stuart Ragan and I have been practicing law in Hawaii for 23 years. The answer to your question is no. However, this is the classic I...

How could someone who's 16 applying for jobs live on their own in few months without getting emancipated in court?

Simply applying for jobs and arguing does not accomplish anything is not compelling evidence for emancipation.

What can I do in a situation like this?

This case does not meet the criteria for termination of parental rights,

Does child support go over 21 or 23 ?

yes until 23 as long as he maintains at least half time in college toward a degree.

Can custodial parent take me to court and win child support in a different state then originally ordered?

My name is Stuart Ragan and I have practiced family law in Hawaii for 23 years. the answer is both North Carolina and Hawaii are signatories...

Do I attach my prenup to the divorce petition or does it come in to play later in the divorce process?

if the prenup is valid it should be applied from the beginning. What I know of California law you had better get a lawyer.