He certainly can. Usually, a court may use any of 3 dates when valuing assets and liabilities: 1) date of separation 2) date of filing the divorce petition or 3) date of final judgment. There are different circumstances which may warrant which date is used. Of course, you and your attorney would... View More

Alimony is based on one spouse having a need and the other spouse having the ability. Though a person may request alimony, the facts of the case will determine whether that person ultimately receives it. If your spouse makes double your income, it doesn't appear he/she would be eligible; you,... View More

Good day. I notice you stated ex-husband - does this mean the marriage was already dissolved? If a spouse won the lottery before a dissolution of marriage was filed or anytime before a Final Judgment is entered, he or she is required to disclose it; of course, a stronger argument for it being... View More

Permitting the step-parent timesharing wouldn't be causing the the person to legally adopt - an adoption process would need to be initiated. However, you may be entering into an agreement/contract to give a person rights they may not otherwise have. As such, I strongly suggest you schedule a... View More

There are several factors to consider in determining each spouse's rights regarding property. For example, 1) was the property purchased before or during the marriage; 2) was there any marital funds used toward the maintenance or increase in value of the property; 3) is there a marital... View More

You and your wife will need to execute a postnuptial agreement - you will each need to seek legal advise from an independent attorney of your choosing. I agree with my peers that it is best you contact a family law attorney to schedule a consultation.

Your first divorce ended in 2011 - there are several dates the court can use when valuing valuing or classifying assets - for example the court may use the date of separation, the date of filing the petition or even the date of the final judgment. You have not stated whether the 401k had accrued... View More

Usually the marital settlement agreement and final judgment contain language of how the property should be transferred. Did it state husband should sign a quit claim deed within a certain amount of time? It is best you consult with one of us divorce attorneys who can review the documents and see... View More

Yes.

You may try and retain a PI to conduct a location search. It may also be possible for you to dissolve your marriage via service by publication. It would be wise to schedule a consult with one of us divorce attorneys in order to obtain more specific information.

Since you didn’t file a counter petition, the case is now “dead”. You will now need to file a new petition. That is why it is important to always file an answer and counter-petition if you want to see the dissolution through the end.

Your first step should be to schedule a consult with one of us divorce attorneys. You mentioned there are 2 houses and it appears you are both still living in 1 - you didn’t say who is living in the other. Tou also mentioned that he want to stay in the house - you didn’t say if you object? The... View More

First of all, sorry to hear you are in an abusive relationship. You should take appropriate measures to protect yourself including speaking scheduling a consult with an attorney for guidance. Second, much more information is needed before you can receive a specific answer to your question- for eg,... View More

Since there are no children, drug testing should not be relevant to the case.

I think it’s best you contact a divorce attorney and schedule a consultation to discuss. It may be possible for a payment arrangement to be made depending on the facts of your case. Some of us here from JUSTIA offer a free initial consultation. Good luck and stay safe.

It is best that you contact a divorce attorney who can review the divorce documents and advise you accordingly - most of us here on JUSTIA do offer a free initial consultation.

I would recommend that you schedule a consultation with a divorce attorney to discuss as the answer really depends on a number of factors.

She may effectuate service by publication (putting notice in newspaper). She should schedule a consult with a divorce attorney to discuss.

You will need to mention any minor child that was born during the marriage. Therefore, you must include your newborn child. Your spouse will then need to file a petition to disestablish paternity (which should be done in the same divorce proceedings). I suggest you consult with a divorce attorney... View More

It depends on whether there are minor children and/or property. The fact that it will be an uncontested divorce should result in a lower fee. It is best you contact a divorce attorney to discuss - many of us on JUSTIA offer a free initial consultation.