Q: If the monied spouse files for divorce and the non-monied spouse has 20 days to respond do they have to request payment for their legal fees before they respond? Can a court appointed attorney help get both financial assets and custody of 2 children from 19 years of marriage? In this case the monied spouse brought the non-monied from…Read More
Q: The father lives in a 1 bedroom apartment with the living room and kitchen combined. Although my son has his own bed, whenever his girlfriend is over, my son’s bed is pulled into the living room/kitchen. Within the last 12 months, my son has witness 3 separate woman (not at the same time) sleeping in bed with his father.…Read More
Q: The kids father gets the kids for an extended school recess this year. however in this recess period my birthday and a holiday occurs. I am suppose to gets the kids on my birthday 10-6 and the holiday 10-6 this year. It seems I will be interrupting his extended period with our kids. He is arguing that it is…Read More
Q: I have been married for 6 years I live with my husband he work but does not pay any bills, I work 2 jobs and have been saving and taking care of the bills. I would like to get a divorce we have no children together but I live with my 2 children how can I protect my asset…Read More
Q: The father of my kids left to another country 8 months ago and he isn’t returning but there’s a lot of things like taking passport for my kids that he needs to be involved and I can’t get him in person for those things. I need full custody asap. A: You can file for sole custody in the situation.…Read More
Q: After almost 2 years my ex is still unwilling to agree to a divorce settlement despite the fact that we have no property, spousal support assets/debts etc. to consider. We only have child support for our 8 year old child. I wanted to know if I could ask the court based on all the discovery submitted by way of…Read More
Q: I don't have income I'm just on social services my husband was the working party I want to divorce him. A: You have many options available - among them is that you can request that your husband pay some or all of the fees associated with the divorce. He can either agree - or potentially the Court can order…Read More
Q: My 7-year-old grandson has behavioral issues and has experienced emotional abuse from his mother in the past. My son currently has custody of him, which was granted after her previous boyfriend physically abused her in front of the child and was using marijuana. That situation played a major role in the court’s decision. Now, two years later, a judge…Read More
Q: I did not establish paternity before the mother of my child left with my child to the island Dominica. Now she will not let me see my child and I would like rights to my child. The child is 1 and the have been out the country for 5 months. I would like to serve her a court order…Read More
Q: My child's mother is dating one of the cops at the precinct I drop off my child and is using them to intimidate me. What are my options. A: Quick answer - request to change the pick-up location. If she doesn't agree to same, file a motion. If there's an order of protection in place, it may also need…Read More
