Legal Questions and Answers
Is the filing for establishing paternity time barred in Pennsylvania?
I am pregnant with my husband’s child, but my husband refuses to accept the paternity. I am planning to file a petition in the court for establishing the paternity of this child. Under Pennsylvania law, is there a time period within which I am required to file a petition for establishing the paternity?
01/19/2017 | Category: Paternity » Court Action | State: Pennsylvania | #30580Can a person in New Jersey get their records for possession of marijuana expunged?
I was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. However, I was acquitted of all charges. Can I get my arrest records expunged in New Jersey?
01/18/2017 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: New Jersey | #30520What factors does the court consider when determining the child support amount in New Jersey?
My husband and I are getting divorced. We have two children together. What factors does the court consider when determining the child support amount in New Jersey?
01/18/2017 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: New Jersey | #30519What factors does the court take into consideration for determining alimony in New Jersey?
I am getting a divorce from my wife. We have been separated for two years. What factors will the court take into consideration when determining alimony for a spouse in New Jersey?
01/18/2017 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: New Jersey | #30518How can a minor obtain marriage license in Wisconsin?
I am a 17-year-old girl residing in Wisconsin. I stay with my aunt and I am intending to get married soon. I have no parents. How can I obtain a marriage license in Wisconsin?
01/18/2017 | Category: Marriage | State: Wisconsin | #30517Is separation a valid ground for divorce in Wisconsin?
I live in Wisconsin. My husband and I have been living separately for the past one and a half years. I am thinking of filing for divorce. Can separation be a ground for divorce?
01/18/2017 | Category: Divorce | State: Wisconsin | #30516When can maintenance be claimed while getting a divorce in Wisconsin?
I reside in Wisconsin. I filed a petition for divorce. I am jobless and I have no other source of income. I am entitled to get maintenance?
01/18/2017 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Wisconsin | #30515Does the law permit a person not having any blood relationship with a child to be named her guardian?
My friend who is a widower has been diagnosed with terminal illness. He has a 3-year-old daughter and wants to include my name in the will as her guardian. Does the law permit a person not having any blood relationship with a child to be named her guardian?
01/18/2017 | Category: Marriage | State: New York | #30514Can interest be charged on child support arrears in Wisconsin?
I stay in Wisconsin. For the last 6 months, I am not receiving any child support. The child support amount has become overdue. Am I entitled to get the arrears with interest?
01/18/2017 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Wisconsin | #30513Can a legal guardian enroll their ward in a public school in New York?
I have lawful guardianship of my niece and want to enroll her in the public school in my school district. But the school authorities say if the parents are alive, only they can enroll the child in school. Are the school authorities correct?
01/18/2017 | Category: Marriage | State: New York | #30512