Can I Appeal a Judgement That Hasn’t Been Signed Yet?

by Darcy | Mar 16, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on March 9, 2021 Q: The judgement has not been signed by judge or filed. I want to appeal because I was ordered to pay medical bills that were already settled in child support, but she re-submitted again in custody court. The judgement was in San...

Can my wife kick me out if I have not been physically abusive?

by Darcy | Mar 10, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on March 3, 2021 Q: I found out my wife had a bank account and I asked her about it. She said no and begin to get angry then said I want you out my house A: A bit vague. Inter-spousal “evictions” are not favored, save in the context of a...

Can I get child support without having a court order?

by Darcy | Mar 10, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support, Child Support

Question asked on February 26, 2021 Q: I have 3 children and they live with me and the father doesn’t pay child support and he wants to do a parental agreement. A: Of course, anyone can pay (or receive) child support voluntarily without a court order, but the...

Can my niece get child support if she’s not married to the father?

by Darcy | Feb 26, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support, Child Support

Question asked on Feb. 16, 2021 Q: My niece is in the Philippines. She had 2 children with a man who immigrated to America. They are not legally married. The children are 7 and 9 years old now. The father refuses to provide regular financial support. Can my niece file...

Can the judge order a refusing spouse to sign a listing contract?

by Darcy | Feb 26, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer

Questions asked on Feb. 14, 2021 Q: The judge ordered the sale of the house and my spouse refuses to sign the listing contract. Can the judge order the refusing spouse to sign or order contempt? This has dragged on for 2 years. How can we sell the house in Nevada if...

How do I proceeed in determining paternity and child support?