Hi, a 401(k) plan is considered a "qualified retirement plan". As such, you can be awarded a portion of your ex-husband's 401(k) in a divorce...

Is your ex listed as the father on your son's birth certificate? If he is, then it's likely that he has the same custodial rights that you do...

How do I get a modification on my divorce decree saying that I now have majority custody of my children?

Does your ex-husband still reside in Washington State? If so, Washington State still has jurisdiction to modify your divorce decree's custody...

I need to know what to do in a custody case?

The first thing you should do is consult with a handful of family law attorneys in the Philadelphia area, and to find one you are very comfortable...

How can I get my ex to pay a court order?

You can seek to collect on your court order through Family Court or District Court. Your best chance of success is probably if your ex-husband...

Father Custody and Rights

Since you are paying child support for your child, you must be a legal father with legal rights when it comes to your child. You should make...

How to file divorce so I can remarry?

Since you don't know your husband's whereabouts or how to get in touch with him, your options for getting a divorce are very limited. You could...

Yes, CPS (also known as Department of Human Services and Child Welfare Services) can obtain the assistance of the police to put your baby under...

How is pension divided in a divorce?

In the Collins v. Wassell case (see link), the Hawaii Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that when two people cohabited, formed a premarital...

In Hawaii, how long May a TRO be in effect when there have been no breeches in the restraint order?

If a petition for a temporary restraining order is approved by a judge, a hearing is scheduled within 15 days. At that hearing, the judge will...