Legal Questions and Answers
Are there any grounds under which a divorce can be denied even if I am guilty of adultery?
My wife and I live in New York. Three months back, my wife filed for a divorce because she caught me having sex with another woman. However, I do not want us to get divorced because I am madly in love with my wife. Are there any grounds under which a divorce can be denied even if I am guilty of adultery?
12/24/2016 | Category: Divorce » Grounds | State: New York | #28729Can I dissolve my marriage on the ground of spousal absence for 6 years?
I am a resident of New York. I am married for 10 years. My husband went missing during a mountain expedition 6 years ago and I have not seen or heard of since then. All the searches thus far have been futile and I believe he is no more. Can I dissolve the marriage on the ground of spousal absence?
12/24/2016 | Category: Divorce » Grounds | State: New York | #28727Is a power of attorney for a minor in California responsible for medical bills?
If I take power of attorney for a minor in California who is responsible for medical bills? The mother is in jail.
12/23/2016 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: California | #28717Can a Will provision preclude a beneficiary from selling land?
My husband was left some land by his father. The will states that he is not to sell the land before he is 55 and if he dies before he turns 55 the land is to go to his sister. He would like to sell the land and his sister says she wants no part of it as she was left land of her own. Is there any way around this?
12/23/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Conditions | State: West Virginia | #28712How do I put a lien on the title of an individual's vehicle when they owe me money?
How do I put a lien on the title of an individual's vehicle when they owe me money?
12/23/2016 | Category: Automobiles » Mechanics Lien | State: Ohio | #28706Is it illegal to take possession of abandoned vehicles on the side of the street?
is it illegal to take possession of abandoned vehicles on the side of the street?
12/23/2016 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Oregon | #28705How do I get guardianship of my disabled sister transferred from my daughter to me?
How do I get guardianship of my disabled sister transferred from my daughter to me?
12/23/2016 | Category: Guardianship | State: Pennsylvania | #28703What factors will the court use to fix the child support in Texas?
I am getting a divorce from my wife. We have a child together. What factors will the court take into consideration to fix the child support amount in Texas?
12/23/2016 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Texas | #28701I changed my name after turning 18. Can i make the change in my birth certificate?
I recently turned 18 and I changed my given name. My birth certificate is still in my given name. Can I make changes to my birth certificate in Illinois?
12/23/2016 | Category: Minors » Birth Certif... | State: Illinois | #28700How can I add my child's name in the birth certificate?
I have not yet named my child. In his birth certificate the space for his name is left blank. How can I add his name in his birth certificate under New York law?
12/23/2016 | Category: Paternity | State: New York | #28699