Legal Questions and Answers
Who has jurisdiction over my child custody issues if both parents are Tribal members?
I am an enrolled Tribal member with a child enrolled in another Tribe. I am looking to set up a parenting plan with his father, also a Tribal member. The child resides and attends school on my Reservation and learns Native cultural tradition from my Tribe. Where does the child custody jurisdiction fall? My Tribe offers free mediation.
04/24/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Montana | #3290Does Pennsylvania recognize common law marriage?
I live in pennsylvania and I would like to know if there is common law marriage in this state. I have been with my girlfriend for 7 years and 6 months. We lived in an apartment for the first year.Then I bought a house and we lived here together for 6 1/2 years. The mortage is in my name only.Any information you can give me will help.
04/24/2007 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Pennsylvania | #3288Can I have my boyfriend of 9 months move in with me and still receive rehabilitative alimony?
I am currently receiving rehabilitative alimony until 1/1/2011. I have been divorced for 2 years and my ex husband makes a considerable yearly amount more than I do. We were married 13 years with 3 children and I do not receive child support because we both have joint custody. Can I have my boyfriend of 9 months move in with me and still receive rehabilitative alimony? He w...
04/24/2007 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: West Virginia | #3287When should I stop paying child support if child becomes of age in middle of school year?
If Tennessee divorce decree states that "child support shall terminate when the minor child of the parties reaches the age of majority or otherwise becomes emancipated, or unless otherwise ordered by the court", and the child turns 18 in February but is still a senior in high school, can child support legally stop being paid in February, or can child support be ordered to cont...
04/24/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: ALL | #3285What exactly is meant by "demised property"?
What exactly is meant by "demised property"?
04/24/2007 | Category: Courts » Legal Defini... | State: ALL | #3283How long do you have to recind the purchase of a new vehicle?
Is there a rescind / cooling off time on a purchase of a new vehicle?
04/24/2007 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: Florida | #3282How can I get my car back if my son was arrested and the car seized?
My son got arested in my car. He had drugs, one ounce of marrjiana. They inpounded my car. Can I get it back? I'm in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
04/23/2007 | Category: Criminal » Search and S... | State: Tennessee | #3280Can my mother legally collect my child support if I move out or can it be sent to me?
I live in Washington, and I am 16, turning 17 in exactly two months. I am planning on moving out next month, and I will be moving in with a friend, wherein the expenses will be split. I am still in school, but will be going to a community college full time for my senior year. I am moving in with a friend from work, who is 23. I have a steady job, which would be enough to cove...
04/23/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Washington | #3279What age are you considered an adult in Ohio?
What age are you considered an adult?
04/23/2007 | Category: Minors » Age of Major... | State: Ohio | #3278What is the difference between Amended Complaint (AMND ) and a Complaint (COMP)?
What is the difference between Amended Complaint (AMND ) and a Complaint (COMP) when filing for child visitation.
04/23/2007 | Category: Courts » Legal Defini... | State: North Carolina | #3275