I need answers now, I filed a family offence petition on spouse, now law guardian motions for spouse to have sole custody,

There are options for free or low cost legal service in most communities. In Hawaii, parties can obtain free legal advice through Volunteer Legal...

If I was to win some money like the power ball would my wife that just left me get any of it.

In Hawaii, all assets accumulated during the marriage are generally subject to division in a divorce, excluding property that was gifted or...

Our father passed away but he is still legally married to his second wife even though they have been seperated for 5 years

In Hawaii, death of one spouse ends any pending divorce action, and physical separation by itself does not change marital status. In Hawaii, she...

Custodial parent is medically ill, could I modify custody arrangements?

It would seem so; however, custody determinations involve a number of factors, which we cannot guess based upon the limited information you were...

Can I file papers for divorce without a lawyer when we live in different states and have 2 kids under his parents guardinship?

You do not need to both live in the same state, and you could file for divorce in Michigan, assuming you meet the residency requirement.s For...

It does matter. Each state has its own divorce laws. Typically, the divorce laws of the state in which the petition/complaint for dissolution is...

What form do I use to be issued my ex-wifes annuity? what QDRO form # is that?

QDROs are most often complex enough that they should be handled by an attorney. If however, you are committed to handling the matter on your own,...

Does having sole legal custody of my child mean that I can get her a passport without consent from her dad?

You can obtain a passport for the child without the consent of the biological father. You will need to provide a copy of the order granting you...

After getting a free unnecessary beat down from cops and arrested for spouse making alleged false dv which later was dismissed

A divorce is one of the most stressful events that any adult can experience. If you have not done so, you should seek out a therapist or counselor...

Can a divorce petition be used as evidence in the divorce case?

Each State has its own rules that must be followed. In Hawaii, the pleadings, including the initial Complaint, could be entered as evidence or...