I believe the following rules may apply: 1. You only need to be married for nine months for your new spouse to qualify for survivor benefits. ...

Can I refuse light duty and still settle my workers comp case?

You might be entitled to a schedule loss of use award. See: http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Workers/ScheduledLossUse.jsp You should sit...

Can two different states charge for child support if you only pay for your child who lives in another state then the parent?

He probably has a Texas order of child support that should get registered in New York for collection which would cause NY to collect the child...

Can 18 year old daughter emancipate herself from mother who is currently receiving child support.

Child support is payable to the custodial parent. A non custodial parent can bring a modification petition seeking to terminate his or her child...

I do not practice law in Missouri but a quick google search reveals that “Certified copies of Missouri marriage and divorce records can be obtained...

Does supervised visitation mean all contact is supervised?

A lawyer at the very least should review the applicable order before giving you an answer to your question.

I suggest you read the information...

Mother in law posting photos on social media, threatening to call CPS because we asked her to stop?

You can not stop her from filing for visitation rights or from calling CPS. You can retain counsel and vigorously defend yourselves.

Can I agree on a settlement for child support arrears? Perhaps pay a percent of what I owe?

It sounds like you owe the arrears to the county. If so, you need to find out if the applicable county has an arrears forgiveness program. Contact...

What are my rights once I ask an alcoholic husband to move out since he is being verbally abusive?

You have the right to file for a divorce seeking custody, child support, spousal support, exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence and...