I have been away from my wife who is in africa for 3 years. She has since moved on, and is now preparing to file for divorce.is

It depends (the favorite lawyer answer, sorry!). Many divorces obtained in a foreign country are recognized as valid within the US. It depends...

When filing for divorce do you have to file in the state that you're married or the state that you reside?

Every state has its own laws on whether they have "jurisdiction" over your divorce, and then there are also questions about whether the state you...

If my husband and I agree on how we want to settle our divorce, will the court have any objections? Should we get a mediator?

I don't practice in California, but if you were in Mass, I'd suggest you use a mediator (or switch to collaborative attorneys), especially if you...

Can I collect from two separate insurance companies if both settlements combined still do not cover the total cost of damage?

It really depends on what the contracts say: check to see if they contemplate duplicate or supplementary coverage. What can often happen in...

I agree with my fellow attorneys' answers. I think a judge could very well be concerned about the tardiness (especially if the school is concerned...

I want to take my daughter out the country for 2 1/2 weeks. I have sole legal and sole physical custody of my daughter. can I?

I agree with what my fellow attorneys have written. I just wanted to chime in with some practical advice for when you actually do take your...

Can I require my ex to "bank" visitation time?

First check the court (or separation agreement) and see what it says. Does it address the holiday situation specifically? Is there something in...

Can I help pressure the Mass DOR/CSS in collecting past due child support owed to me by parent (maternal) now in Montana?

You can certainly ask Mass DOR to reach out to Montana to enforce the child support order. The most helpful thing you can do is provide the DOR as...

I agree with my fellow attorneys' answers, but to supplement, I think there are 2 possible things that you are thinking of: 1st possible thing: ...

What factors will judge consider relevant in removing joint legal from a father?

First let me acknowledge this difficult situation in which you find yourself. This is tough. I agree with my fellow attorneys' responses, but...