Legal Questions and Answers
In the absence of a will, how will my dad’s property divulge on us surviving members?
My dad passed away in a car accident a week back. We are residents of Alabama state. He never had a will made for the division of his property. Four days after my dad’s demise, my elder brother too was killed in an accident a car accident. The only surviving members my family are my mother, my brother’s wife and kids and myself (his daughter). In the absence of a will, how will...
12/06/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Alabama | #27578Does my Mother's step-son inherit anything from my Mother?
My mom passed away due to terminal cancer. I am their only daughter from the marriage and we are residents of the state of Alabama. The man she is was married, prior to marrying my father, has a son who is not my mother’s son. My mother had not adopted him during their marriage. My mom was an heiress and has left behind a substantial amount of property. Does my mother’s stepson...
12/06/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Alabama | #27577My father is survived by me, his son from his first marriage, and spouse and two daughters from his second marriage. How will the property be divided?
My father died intestate in the year 2012. He was survived by me, his son from his first marriage, and spouse and two daughters from his second marriage. We never thought about the property division back until my step decided to move to Texas from Alabama. My father was worth a total of $ 4 million dollars out of which the value of the marital home is valued at $ 1.8 million do...
12/06/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Alabama | #27576I filed a petition for visitation with my grandchildren over a year ago, and was devastated when I
I filed a petition for visitation with my grandchildren over a year ago, and was devastated when I received a letter from the Judge which simply stated his decision "Denied". Repeated attempts sending a request for the facts and findings of which he came about his decision to deny were to no avail. Can I file another petition with the court? The Judge who denied me (without ...
12/05/2016 | Category: Divorce » Grandparents... | State: Indiana | #27564My ex claims that I am not the father of our child in Arizona. What happens now?
My ex-girlfriend and I were together for four years and lived in Arizona. During the course of our relationship, we had a son, who is one year old. However, recently my ex-girlfriend and I ended our four-year relationship and it was not amicable. My ex is refusing to let me see my son and is claiming that I am not the father. How can I prove that I am the father of my ex-girlfr...
12/05/2016 | Category: Paternity » DNA Test | State: Arizona | #27529Can I put my name on the child’s birth certificate after the birth of the child in Illinois?
I recently married my girlfriend who is carrying her ex-husband’s child. She is due by next month. Her ex-husband is no more and therefore I am willing to give the child my name. Can I put my name on the child’s birth certificate after birth in Illinois?
12/05/2016 | Category: Paternity | State: Illinois | #27528I had sex with a 15-year-old girl. I am 18 years old. Can I be held liable for rape.
I recently befriended a 15-year-old girl from my neighborhood and we started dating each other for over a month. I am 18 years old. We engaged in sexual intercourse and now she is pregnant. Her parents are threatening me by saying that they would take me to court for rape. Can I be held liable for rape in Idaho when she consented to the act?
12/05/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Idaho | #27527Can I apply for a paternity test in California?
My husband, a private company manager and myself being a homemaker have been co-habiting for nine years without a descendant. Despite being a medically proven healthy and sexually capable man, my husband had major concerns about his capability. Last year when I conceived, his concerns exploded and he left home leaving myself and our 6-month-year-old baby. And now he has stopped...
12/05/2016 | Category: Paternity » DNA Test | State: California | #27525How to I make the Father of my Child acknowledge Paternity in Texas?
My 8-month-old child is born out of wedlock. I was having a steady relationship with the child’s father and we were, in fact, planning to get married. But, things took a different turn when he left Texas for a new job. I want him to acknowledge the paternity of our child. What should I do to make him the father of my child in all legal documents?
12/05/2016 | Category: Paternity » Court Action | State: Texas | #27524Can we make the alteration in the birth certificate in Texas?
A baby was born to us before we got married. The details of the child’s father were left incomplete at the time of applying for the birth certificate of our child. We would now like to add those details in the certificate. We live in Texas. Is it possible?
12/05/2016 | Category: Paternity » Birth Certif... | State: Texas | #27522