My husband's lawyer drafted a post-nuptial agreement. Can my husband contest it in a divorce?

Since this is a Pennsylvania dispute, I can't offer legal advice about it. I'm licensed in California. If neither of you has signed the documents,...

Spousal/Child support payments of bonus whilst awaiting hearing

It's okay to wait because the order itself hasn't yet changed, but you're going to want to plan for how much you will / might have to pay....

I'm trying to gain custody of my girls. Their mom is in ICU for attempted suicide. How does this affect my case?

I can only identify how such an event would be treated in California. You'll want to consult with not only an attorney licensed to practice law in...

What can i do if my sons father is asking me to have sexual intercourse with him in order for me to see my son again?

The father is making a completely inappropriate and, yes, bizarre request. Document the demand if it has come to you via email, text message or...

Family Law - - Can witnesses be called to a hearing or only a trial? Can evidence be filed for a hearing or only a trial?

Non-party witnesses (i.e. people other than those who are the Petitioner or Respondent) MAY testify in HEARINGS. This is courtesy of recently...

Timing is everything. If a foreclosure sale is at, say, 10:00 a.m. and the Chapter 7 was filed at 10:05, the homeowner is typically out of luck. ...

Do we have to live in Oregon to receive child support?

In your situation, your common sense happily coincides with the law. Conveniently (since I practice in California), it is FEDERAL, not state law...

Those darned "someones." They always seem so sure of themselves when they say these things. Coworkers, friends, classmates, etc. want to be...

Ch 7 bankruptcy (10+ yrs ago) Now creditor say I have to pay what was discharged. (more to this story!)

I think you're absolutely right to be angry, but your remedy might be more expensive than repaying the debt. However, I suspect their insistence...

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Can a non- biological father get custody of a child, Hes on birth certificate & child has his last name?

This is a very state-specific question, so I'm just going to spill how it would happen in California. Keep in mind, you are absolutely going to...

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