It means there is already a child support case open.
I found the car not too long ago abandoned, just as he abandoned the family. He is an alcoholic with many DUI's and domestic charges. He won't be driving anytime soon. Plus I am being told he moved out of state. I need money, he has not paid any child support. I have our marriage... Read more »
You can only sell a car if it is titled in your name. If it isn't, then a divorce court will have to award you the car prior to you selling it.
Is it true that I will have to sell my house if I purchased it before marriage, I’ve paid the mortgage for 15 years with no help , I added him to my deed upon getting married , we have a child that’s in college… can I keep my property?
It is not a foregone conclusion that you will have to sell your house. Refinancing may be an option, or an exchange of other marital assets in lieu of accumulated equity. You need to speak to an attorney who will be able to look at exact numbers so they can give you specific advice.
When he had no job they set child support amount at $100 but now he’s at a job that pays $15 per hour , how long does he has to work before I can file for a increase in child support.
There is no set timeframe. You can file for a modification immediately if you wish.
We share two children. Father does pay child support, but refuses to communicate with one child but sees the other every other weekend.
No, the court can't make him be a good father. He can only be required to pay support, which is what he is doing.
I have been waiting for my husband to provide his check subs and sign the divorce documents for overstate vorce documents for over 6 months now. He has not provided any support for his children since may 2021. I would like to know how to proceed with pursuing past due expenditures for the last 9... Read more »
As long as he's not paying you, he has no incentive to sign. You can file for divorce, ask for a hearing for child support going forward as well as reimbursement for past expenses. Speak to an experienced family law attorney about your case.
The father has been incarcerated before and found in contempt of court, doesn’t pay child support etc. We were recently married, currently live in TX but court hearing was in Georgia, she wants me to adopt but the biological father (her ex husband) will likely not want me to be able to adopt.... Read more »
You can file a contested adoption. You need to speak with an experienced adoption attorney who can handle this.
Originally it was owed by his Father. When he died it went to his Mother and when she died it went to his Stepfather. My husband didn’t get along with his Stepfather so I was surprised when his Stepfather gave him stock. Now that my husband and I are divorcing, is the 100K considered... Read more »
No one can give you an exact answer, but it is possible that the money was converted to marital property when it was placed into the joint account. Speak with an attorney about your case so they can review your documents and give you specific advice.
In the wall.. he's trying to tell me I can't have the house because of it and that the judge will make me leave. Is that true
The hold is not relevant to division of property. However, there may be cause for a restraining order and removal if violence is occurring. Speak to an attorney now about your options.
My lawyers have been asking my spouse, with whom I am separated from for his check stubs to complete the docs for Divorce and child support since July 2021. Received start of Dece. Waited one month for spouse to sign docs and wanted changes. Now have to wait again. What can be done to move Divorce... Read more »
You don't have to wait for him to sign. You can file for divorce and ask for a hearing immediately for him to pay child support.
Do I still have care of him and what can I do, my grandson is 17
Your notarized paper may not be a valid document. You need to speak with an attorney about obtaining a formal custody order.
An unmarried father has no rights to custody or parenting time until he files and goes through the court legitimation process. He is still required to pay child support, however.
Was told they do not accept the QDRO that I will have to wait until my ex spouse retires and that he himself will give me whatever money is coming to me, That doesn't sound right I need help.
It may be right. There are some government retirement accounts that are not divisible. The spouse has to voluntarily pay upon retirement. This is something that should have been accounted for in your divorce order or agreement.
Due to constant mental stress and verbal abuse I want him out of my life. There are no kids in the home
Who signs first is not relevant. It may still be considered marital property and the court will divide it fairly.
Divorce has been finalized and I was awarded the home and given 6 months to refinance the home and have to pay ex spouse monthly mortgage until the home has been refinanced. The judge ordered him to leave the home and take all belongings giving him 30 days. 30 days has passed and he still wants to... Read more »
You should not call the police over a minor issue. If you don't want him in the house, tell him to come by at a certain time and date and everything will be left in the driveway for him to take. Technically, he may not have the right to get anything if it's been past 30 days, but it... Read more »
It's possible. Sometimes a divorce can be granted by publication. Speak with an attorney who can look up your case and review.
The wife's attorney and her have stalled the divorce.
No Minor Children/ Assetts. Wife filed divorce. Husband's attorney did Answer.
The husband wants it done and over. What can his Attorney do about this?
His attorney can set the case for trial.
Will I be able to keep the home? Or get a greater share? Will my spouse have to move out. I also dont want to uproot my son. The house is paid in full. Also will I get full custody of my son?
You need to have a consultation with an attorney. Each case varies based on income, assets of the parties, history of caretaking of the child and other factors. Once more information about those is known, an attorney can give you advice.
His parents are homeless living from hotel to hotel his mother doesn’t want the responsibility and the supposed to be father hasn’t been there for him
Speak with an attorney about filing for custody in court. Both parents will have to be served with the lawsuit.
I am trying to initiate a divorce in Georgia. They require a child support order be in place. However I already pay an existing child support case that is active in Florida.
You can file a divorce case in Georgia without a worksheet. It's possible to keep the same Florida support order. Speak to an attorney about your options.
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