My ex left me with his unpaid rent, isn’t he still responsible for his share?
Question asked on Sept 28th, 2017 A: Like so many things in law, "it depends." As to back rent, yes, if both of you were living there, you are both liable for any arrearage, and the court should enforce a claim by you for half the back rent -- if you litigated it in...
Can my ex make me pay for child support if he owes payments?
Question asked on Sept 26th, 2017 Q: I have received papers for modification of his support and he is now wanting me to pay support for our younger son that lives with him. Will they make me pay him support if he is in arrears over $2000.00 for my support for oldest...
How do I get my belongings from my wife during a divorce?
Question asked on Sept 21st, 2017 Q: We were a blended family and she has moved the date that I can come get my belongings twice. I am unable to get my sons bed and other belongings. Can she just refuse to give me my stuff and refuse me access to the house? A: There...
How do I determine child support if I don’t know the provider’s income?
Question asked on Sept 18th, 2017 A: You don't indicate where you are in the court process, but the system is set up to require each party to submit a "Financial Disclosure Form" -- with back-up documentation -- showing income from which support is determined. If you...
How can I get temporary custody of my niece who lives in a different state?
Question asked on Sept 17th, 2017 Q: I have a 16 year old niece that has no place to sleep and is being left at school until 10:00pm at night alone because the parent is taking night classes. She feels endangered and wants to live in a stable home with me and her...
What do I do if I can’t afford a lawyer for a case I know I can win?
Question asked on Sept 15th, 2017 Q: My husband has his Pastor on the side providing a lawyer for him and I don't think that that is fair especially when I just became recently unemployed and I cannot afford a lawyer. Please I am looking for a pro bono lawyer this is...
Can I ask for child support from my ex who has physical custody?
Question asked on Sept 15th, 2017 Q: She is at her mothers from 6pm till school starts A: It is unclear what is meant by "joint divorce," but under Nevada law if there is an order for primary physical custody the other parent pays support; if there is joint custody...
Can I get a divorce in a state different from the one I was married in?
Question asked on Sept 19th, 2017 Q: Can you get divorced in NJ if married in Nevada? A: Yes. Place of marriage is irrelevant to jurisdiction to divorce.
Can I get my wife to sign an agreement to not touch my 401K?
Question asked on Sept 13th, 2017 Q: Before filling for divorce, Can I get a my wife to sign a paper that says she will not touch my 401k & stocks that will not be contested? A: It's not entirely clear what you are asking. Yes, a postnuptial agreement can include...
What is estimated total cost of hiring an attorney for a divorce?
Question asked on Sept. 12th, 2017 Q: I was living with my wife in Wisconsin before I moved to Nevada. I live in Nevada for over 2 years now. I want to file a divorce. We don't have children. What is estimated total cost of hiring an attorney throughout the process?...