Is there legal grounds for my ex-wive's father to sue me for the cost of the wedding, and win?
Under normal circumstances that would be considered a gift to the two of you. You were under no obligation to him. It would be different,...
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Under normal circumstances that would be considered a gift to the two of you. You were under no obligation to him. It would be different,...
It should be from the date that you filed, but you should not unduly delay service of the papers because a) you need the support payments to start,...
You can correct or edit any document that you author, but you cannot file any document that is part of the court file. Once it's in the court...
"Filing for divorce" does not automatically mean that you are divorced. It is only the beginning, and I'd have lots of questions for you, such as,...
I do not know the underlying reasons for your not having joint custody, but if there has not yet been a final judgment regarding custody (i.e....
Best policy is to disclose, if there is any doubt. You do not want to get "called out" by your spouse after the fact and accused of "hiding"...
What a heart breaking question! This really requires a sit-down consultation with an experienced, local family law attorney (or two), since...
This sounds more like a question as to who should have primary custody. Child support is supposed to cover the basics: Food, shelter, clothing,...
"Once you get it legalized"? If you have not, yet, filed a Petition in court, then by all means go and get it "legalized," because it doesn't just...
Your right to receive child and spousal support starts on the day that you file a :Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (or for Legal Separation,...