Legal Questions and Answers
Can I inherit my husband’s estate, who had bequeathed the entire estate to his nephew?
My husband and I were living separately for the last couple of years. My husband, who had an accident last year confining him to a wheelchair, was under the care of his nephew for the last few months. He passed away a few weeks back. He had bequeathed the entire estate to his nephew. Can I inherit my late husband’s estate? I live in Chicago.
01/16/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Spouses | State: Illinois | #30289How long can a landlord withhold returning the security deposit in Iowa?
I moved out of my apartment a month ago. My landlord hasn’t returned my security deposit yet. How long can a landlord withhold returning the security deposit in Iowa?
01/16/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Iowa | #30288My father never married my mother. Can I inherit from him if he died without a Will in New York?
My parents were never married, and my father had been providing us support under an agreement. He had married another woman and had children from that marriage. My father passed away a few months back, and had not left behind a Will. We live in Adams Center, New York. Can I inherit a share of my father’s estate because he was supporting us, and had always considered me as his s...
01/16/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #30287What factors will the court take into consideration to fix the child support amount in Iowa?
I am getting a divorce from my husband. We have 4 children together. What factors will the court take into consideration to fix the child support amount in Iowa?
01/16/2017 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Iowa | #30286My parents are divorced. Will i continue to get the child support from my mother if I move out?
My parents are divorced, and I have been staying with my mother for the past few years. She is a disciplinarian and set time to study, play, and even visiting friends. I’m 17 years old, and wish to move away from my mother’s house. We stay in Queens, New York. I would like to know if I’ll continue to get the child support from my mother once I move out?
01/16/2017 | Category: Minors » Child Support | State: New York | #30285Can a 16-year-old child who is living alone get emancipation from his parents who have abandoned him?
I am 16 years old and living alone because my parents abandoned me. Can I get emancipated from my parents in Iowa?
01/16/2017 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Iowa | #30284I visitation rights of my 3-year-old son. Can my mother visit my son when I am deployed on military duty?
I reside in Oklahoma. I have visitation rights of my 3-year-old son. I will be deployed on military duty. During deployment, can my mother visit my son? Is there any provision available in this regard?
01/16/2017 | Category: Divorce » Visitation | State: Oklahoma | #30283I have only visitation rights in my 5-year-old son. How can I get an equal share in the rights and responsibilities towards my son?
I reside in Oklahoma. My 5-year-old son’s custody is with his mother and I have only visitation rights. I would like to have an equal share in the rights and responsibilities towards my son. What is the remedy available for me in this regard?
01/16/2017 | Category: Divorce » Visitation | State: Oklahoma | #30282Can I get custody of my 2 children from my husband who is living separately for the past 1 year?
I live in Oklahoma. My husband and I live separate for the past 1 year. We have 2 minor children. I would like to have custody of my children. What is the remedy available for me in this regard?
01/16/2017 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Oklahoma | #30281I reside in Oklahoma. What is the remedy available for me to ensure my visitation rights on my minor children?
I reside in Oklahoma. My wife is having custody of our minor children of 3 and 5 years of age. For the past one month, she is denying me the visitation rights. What is the remedy available for me to ensure my visitation rights?
01/16/2017 | Category: Divorce » Visitation | State: Oklahoma | #30280