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Is a he said she said rape case likely to be dismissed

I raped my neighbors 13 year old daughter I was going through a bad time in my life but theres no rape kit and I am denying doing and shes saying I di

Family LawMinnesota3 attorney answers

What are the bio-mom's rights to use my health insurance policy when I cover the stepkids and their dad under my insurance?

My husband and his ex-wife share 50/50 physical and legal custody in the state of Michigan. There is no primary parent or home and there is no custod

Family LawMichigan3 attorney answers

Had my final hearing, divorce was granted, ex refuses to sign the final order. so what happens now

my ex has intentionally been uncooperative with the divorce. i finally got a hearing after months. the judge granted the divorce and ordered an auctio

Family LawArkansas3 attorney answers

Can you remove your spouse from insurance before the divorce is final just because their employer is having open enrollment?

My ex husband dropped me from his insurance before our divorce was finalized by filling out paperwork for single coverage and turning it in to his HR

Family LawAlabama3 attorney answers

How long does he have to test for paternity?

If someone thought they were the father of a baby, at one point, and then got evidence that they weren't. How long, in Texas, would they have to get t

Family LawArkansas1 attorney answer

Remarried in another state

I was married in texas, I got my divorce signed by the judge & filed by the clerk on June 17th, 2015. In the state of Texas you are supposed to wait 3

Family LawOklahoma3 attorney answers

Can my ex husband be held responsible for NSF/OD fees if his settlement ck to me bounced causing those fees?

I was awarded $23,000 in divorce and my ex husband has to pay $400 a mo until it is paid for. This month his check bounced causing my bank to charge m

Family LawWest Virginia1 attorney answer

How can my husband adopt my daughter?

I live in WV as of right now I have a child support case open in Harridon County. Her real father hasn't contacted me since Spring of 2012. We agreed.

Family LawWest Virginia1 attorney answer

I don't think my husband divorced his last wife and I would like to know how I can fond that out?

My name is Keisha McDowell Garrison his is David Curry Garrison 03/17/1984 he may have used a different middle name it would have been filed in Guilfo

Family LawNorth Carolina2 attorney answers

What can i expect a Guardian Ad Litem to do in an adoption case?

My husband is adopting my 8 yr old son, his bio dad hasn't cared about him since he was 3 months old when he left and was more than willing to sign ov

Family LawIllinois3 attorney answers

Can I file a Petition to Seal a misdemeanor myself or do I need an to hire a lawyer?

I handled my divorce myself it was fairly simple do I was wondering if I could do this my self too and if so how? I know I have passed the time limit.

Family LawArkansas2 attorney answers

My step father had never legally adopted me as a child . Do I need to be adopted by him to receive his trust when he passes?

My mother and step father divorced in 1991. My biological father passed away this year, so I have no ties to him signing off on me. Is there anythi

Family LawMichigan1 attorney answer

Does my ex husband need to file a Division of property for the Ohio Public Employees retirement system?

I was divorced in Ohio in 1999. My ex worked for the State of Ohio with O.P.E.R.S. pension plan. I was ordered to receive 1/2 and remain his sole bene

Family LawOhio2 attorney answers

What are the realistic consequences for forging a signature on a federal tax return

I am going through a divorce, and recently discovered that my ex filed a tax return as married filing jointly- but I never signed anything, nor have I

Family LawMassachusetts5 attorney answers

What is a wife entitled to as far as 401K/Pension/Retirement when a couple is separating?

My husband and I are getting a legal separation instead of a divorce for insurance reasons. I am wondering what I may be entitled to for spousal suppo

Family LawMichigan3 attorney answers
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