No. We've come a long way in the last 15 to 20 years. Non-custodial parents, now referred to as the alternate residential parent, often get far more parenting time than the "standard" 80 days per year. State law has changed to require courts to "maximize" the parents' time with their children. Absent some extenuating circumstance [distance, drug use, work schedule, etc.] you can expect to have as much time with your child[ren] as is reasonably possible. … [Read more...]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on whether or not the seller has sold the home to another buyer at a greater profit, whether or not the provision was punitive in nature, and whether the earnest money was in some way related to actual damages. … [Read more...]

No, it doesn't. The Lemon Law only applies to new cars. However, this doesn't mean you can't proceed against a car dealer or individual who sells you a used vehicle that breaks down. There is federal law that protects warranty holders if part of the manufacturers warranty is still in effect. You may have a cause of acton against a warranty company for a second warranty you purchased. And auto dealers may be held liable for failing to disclose defect which they could or should have discovered … [Read more...]

Am I entitled to alimony as a part of my divorce? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. There are a laundry list of factors the courts must apply in making that determination, but the most important are the length of the marriage, the ability to pay and the need for support. … [Read more...]