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They have been married for about 3 1/2 years. Spouse applied for disability about 3 years ago and just received lump sum. Separated 9 month and divorce in process.
I have been separated for 18 months. My spouse and I have absolutely nothing together. She refuses a dissolution even though she is asking for nothing and neither am I. She says I'm going to have to spend the money on an attorney out of spite just to get her to appear. What other options do I... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Check if your local domestic relations court has a legal clinic with volunteer lawyers who help with the divorce paperwork. Or check local law schools for any legal clinics they have. The forms for divorce are typically available on your local court's web site, although it is recommended... View More
...even if the settlement is not complicated or contested, does the fact that one spouse is taking a strong, opioid, medication for severe post surgical pain by definition mean that that spouse is not necessarily competent to fully understand the agreement.
Should I delay negotiating a settlement and definitely not sign anything while taking an opioid pain med during recovery from surgery? While taking the pain meds I don’t always feel out of sorts, but friends tell me I’d be crazy to discuss or agree to anything under strong meds. Divorce... View More
I divorced in 2023, when filed the divorce we did not put in language for the property tax. The property tax bill of 2022 came after we filed divorce but before the divorce finalized. Now can I ask my exspouse to be responsible for half of the property tax of 2022?
I am basically being tortured by Family Court in Miami Dade county Florida and my husband is getting away with literally the most egregious acts. A person can do in any divorce. It’s more like a horror movie than a divorce case.
I have been denied status quo. My husband has literally done everything that a person is not supposed to do in a divorce from literally leaving me destitute me and my children the day he left the marital home to dissipation of assets to every kind of marital misconduct you could imagine I’ve... View More
When he doesn't agree with we agreed to, he's constantly is wanting to change things. We both are supposed to have an ROR, which includes talking to the psychiatrist and or doctors. I agreed to be transparent about my medical health, even though i do not have any psychotic disorders. He... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
I don't see a specific question here. It sounds like you may wish to either file a motion to enforce your present agreement, or in the alternative terminate your agreement in favor of you having custody reserving visitation to the other parent. It sounds like you may wish to have a Guardian ad... View More
Me and my husband are going to be going through a divorce. After obtaining legal martial status, we had bought a house, had a child, bought vehicles and appliances for the home. Husband refused to move out so I left, he states he is entitled to everything and I only get my clothes and custody of... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
IN GENERAL: Anything purchased or acquired after a couple is married is considered marital property. That means that if the parties divorce, all of that property must be equitably divided between the parties. This includes houses, cars, personal property, retirement accounts, bank accounts, etc.... View More
My husband said he hired an attorney in the beginning of February, he told me his attorney would write up the papers then email to him so he could look over them before signing. My husband then told me his attorney was going to mail me the papers so I could then look at them and if I did not agree... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
It sounds like your husband has hired an attorney on a limited representation basis. That is, the attorney is just drafting documents, but your husband is handling the rest. If that's the case then this does sound above-board.
You do not need to wait any time at all if you want to... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
The truck belongs to the dealership or whichever lender has the actual title to it. It is a monthly expense to whoever is paying on it.
answered on Apr 1, 2024
That is determined by the court. Either that, or at whatever date you and your former spouse are able to agree upon.
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Not enough information in this question to really answer. If you rent are you on the lease? If you own the home are you on the deed? If the answer to these questions are that you're on neither a lease nor a deed, then there are some potential issues. If you are on either the lease or the deed... View More
The divorce states that I am to reside in the rental home, but no other information about his belongings in the decree. It was an uncontested divorce, he did not show up.
answered on Mar 15, 2024
In situations like yours, it's important to approach the disposal of your ex-husband's belongings with caution. Given that he had 60 days from December 2022 as per the divorce decree and assuming this time has elapsed, the next steps depend on the laws of your specific state or country.... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2024
Without more context this question is impossible to accurately answer. If the payment is spousal support it depends on the wording of the decree. Generally, domestic relations support orders are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. The remarriage may be a termination of support, but only if... View More
He left 16 months ago and took nothing with him
answered on Mar 11, 2024
No, he cannot. All owners must sign a deed in order to convey clear marketable
I do have a restraining order on him and he is the breadwinner of the home.
answered on Mar 6, 2024
You are going to have better luck seeking out an attorney who is willing to be paid by the other side then someone pro bono. In divorces where there is a significant income difference between the parties, the court can order the breadwinner to pay some or all of the attorney fees of the lower... View More
However I am supposed to get 15000 due to the down payment I made prior to us being married.y atty says I owe 47182. However I figured it as 109365/2 = 54682.5. Then I deducted the 150000 to equal 39682.5. My atty did the math 109365-15000= 94365/2 = 47182. What is the correct way to calculate this
answered on Feb 25, 2024
Your attorney is correct. You subtract the down payment from the total equity, not just a 1/2 portion.
Also recieved medicaid for our children as married in both states. Gave wife wedding rings. Joint bank accounts and shared property. We are now seperated for 4 years. We lived together had implied agreement through filing taxes state and federal as married in Montana for 7 years and continued the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
If you met all the criteria for common-law marriage in Montana, then Ohio will recognize the marriage and you will need a divorce.
Also recieved medicaid for our children as married in both states. Gave wife wedding rings. Joint bank accounts and shared property. We are now seperated for 4 years. We lived together had implied agreement through filing taxes state and federal as married in Montana for 7 years and continued the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
In order to fully answer this question, one would need to know whether or not the couple described map of the criteria for common law marriage in Montana when they moved to Ohio. Ohio has not recognized common law marriage (within the state) since 1990. If, however, the couple met all the criteria... View More
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