My baby’s father is abusive, what is the likely child custody outcome?
Question asked on March 26, 2020 Q: I had a baby 5 months ago, the father is still around. He is mentally and emotionally abusive and has threatened to take my baby away. I am in school currently with no job. Living with my parents who will help watch him when I go to...
Can a person refuse to retire to avoid paying their ex?
Question asked on March 23, 2020 Q: Can a person refuse to retire when eligible to avoid paying their ex part of their retirement that was stated in the divorce papers? A: Short answer: "maybe." Much depends on exactly what your divorce decree says, but Nevada law...
How can I find lawyer to help me with a paternity test?
Question asked on March 22, 2020 Q: I received a letter for child support to a child that I never new was alive A: Any competent family law specialist can assist you in having a paternity determination done through NRS ch. 126. If unsure, call and ask questions; you...
What do I do if the mother of my grandchild won’t come and pick them up?
Question asked on Feb. 29, 2020 Q: We are tired of her games, she needs to be a mother to her child, is there ANY legal way or court order to make her come get him, she is legally his mother and has a responsibility to him. A: The precise situation is not completely...
Does my husband really get half of everything during a divorce?
Question asked on Feb. 19, 2020 Q: I have been married less than 2 months. I want a divorce over abuse. My ex is saying he is going to take half my house, car, and annuity that I got from a hospital when I was a kid. A: Short answer: "no." Community property goes to...
What is the process and length to gain child support?
Question asked on Feb. 12, 2020 Q: I Have had sole custody of my daughter for 3 1/2 years. Initially, my ex and I were 50/50, but he had to go to rehab so I made an addendum to our custody agreement and took custody. He ended up moving to Texas and hasn’t paid a dime...
What happens when a 23 year gets a 15 year old pregnant?
Question asked on Feb. 3, 2020 Q: So I got pregnant by a 23 year old but when we had met he told me he was 19 so I didn't think much of it and I had found out he was 23 a little after I found out I was pregnant and we're not together anymore but I want to press...
If my ex is asking for tax returns, do I need to send them to her?
Question asked on Jan. 22, 2020 Q: My ex is wanting to increase child-support has been three years and she says that it’s time to reevaluate the situation. She’s asking for my tax returns. I am making more money than I had three years ago. My ex is on welfare and does...
What are my rights when it comes to my husband’s business?
Question asked on Jan. 22, 2020 Q: My “husband” in regards to common law marriage. We have been together since 2011 he proposed in 2012.. we planned on waiting a year while his businesses were growing.. I supported his business we started our relationship in Colorado...
What do I do if my ex-husband stopped paying modifiable maintenance?
Question asked on Jan. 9, 2020 Q: My husband was ordered to pay modifiable maintenance until I died, he died, or until further court order. He stopped paying October 24, 2019 and won't respond to my text or emails about it. He is also married to a Judge in Kansas City...