My friend, a Korean woman with Singapore PR, is in a distressing situation in Jakarta where her Singaporean husband had an affair with an Indonesian woman. He has kicked her out of the marital home, moved his girlfriend in, and kept all four children with him, including a breastfeeding baby. The husband has her passport, and she is incredibly distressed and unsure of what to do. What legal steps and resources can she access in Jakarta to understand her rights and options in this situation?

January 24th, 2024

In Michigan, can a spouse change their beneficiary on a life insurance policy or some other investment without informing the other spouse?

April 14th, 2024

My ex-wife was supposed to finance the house in her name within 18 months, but she didn't. The bank is working with her on something called a lien instead of foreclosure. What is this process, and how does it work if my name is still on the mortgage?

October 20th, 2024

If someone gives you a broken down vehicle to use, and after you spend a few thousands on it to fix and use it, is it okay for them to just take it back and refuse to pay the amount that you put on the vehicle?

August 3rd, 2024

What rights would I be giving up in special education mediation if I waive them under California Civil Code section 1542, especially if the information needed to make an informed decision wouldn't be available until after the fact? I am trying to make this difficult decision without knowing exactly what that is or what effect it would have if I made the wrong decision. Additionally, it is very important for me not to break confidentiality, so if this requested info or answer would create that, I'd like to skip it.

March 29th, 2023