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Firearcher, I just wanted to say how very sorry I am that you ended up in that position. I have represented many men who have been ordered to pay extraordinary amounts of support, and, consequently,...

Just curious, why legal separation and not divorce?

I think all the above answers have something to offer to this question. There was, however, one part no one addressed. The question asked about the relevance of "a suspicion of her cheating." This...

I just had this issue come up in my practice. I will say that it varies from court to court. My hometown court will say (and DOES say) the following: that 700.00 contributes to the "child's quality...

Hi there,
Pay a small fee and consult an experienced Family Law attorney here in the US. Make sure there are no immigration consequences to the divorce, etc. I know that in California, a divorce...

Wow, legally this is a hugely complex issue. Generally, no. Inheritance is the property of the spouse who gets it. But, there are very complex factors which may change the general rule. In your...

Waterman82: ScottGem gives you good information, I just wanted to point out a couple of things. One is: it might not be true that where Waterman lives, or where his ex lives, termination of...

I sound like a broken record on this site, but this issue also depends on the state in which you live. I would, however, suggest mediation in this case first. You can find a family law mediator in...

Hi there,
In most states, there exists an office in the courthouse building or close to it, where you can find answers to your family law questions. In California, these offices are called Family...

Val, you rock! Your answer was thoughtful and sensitive. Plus, you have the cutest cat pic I have ever seen!:p
Looking forward to many more chats with you!
calawmom

I would agree with the answers posted to this question. One thing you might consider is trying to find a family law mediator in your area, and arranging a "family meeting." I facilitate these in my...

Hi Laydeebug68!
Legally, your questions depend largely on whether you live in a "no-fault" divorce state. Perhaps you could answer that question, and I or someone else could provide you with more...

Hello Dear Gwen24,
I am a Family Law attorney in California, but all states are different, so what I offer here is general advice, and empathetic suggestions. If your love's divorce is important to...