I invited my girlfriend from Ukraine as refugee to live in our house because of the war. In two months of her living with us my husband said that he wants to separate with me. He wants a new life and he has feeling for my girlfriend. We live in a house, that we both own. My husband wants my... Read more »
If agreed upon custody split is 60/40 vs. 50/50 and I need to move to keep my job, does this impact who retains physical custody of 3 kids? If mother (currently 60%) decides to move, can she take the kids with her? Is it more difficult with a 50/50% split?
My girlfriend and I may get married next year and we'll write a pre-nup. She owns a house currently and pays mortgage. I live on rent but have cash in bank. I have couple questions in the unfortunate event of a divorce in the future.
1) After marriage say I pay my cash toward her... Read more »
To what extent does it matter which state the property to be purchased is in, if the unmarried individual lives in community property state while the married person resides in an equitable distribution state? Thank you.
answered on Nov 19, 2022
Your question seeks an answer that’s much more comprehensive than a lawyer can provide in this forum. Are you seeking to protect your portion of the real estate only or do you want to protect all of your assets? If the latter, what other types of assets do you own? (Trademarks are protected... Read more »
He is a veteran now, this happened 20 years ago
We have both agreed on how we'll be separating our financial assets.
My attorney filed a petition for dissolution (no kids) & served my spouse. 30 day passed without his response, I asked my attorney to file for a default judgment on the morning of day 31, she said she would, but she didn't file for default judgment that morning. I reminded her again around... Read more »
I am now on board for a divorce but I make very little money as I am trying to finish up school.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
If you qualify for a fee waiver, then the filing fee would be waived. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
He had no money put away that could be found
I got married in South Carolina and soon after filed for an annulment, the entire process took from June 2021 when the annulment process begun to February 2022 when the annulment was finalized. However I remarried in February 2022 after the hearing thinking that was the end of it. My second... Read more »
50 50 LLC. Husband locked me out of all banks & business when I got restraining order 2 yrs ago to protect kids & myself. He is taking 100% of money, running wild, paying all his bills and attorneys through LLC.
I’m being told even if I file in civil court it’ll just get... Read more »
answered on Nov 2, 2022
more info needed
if it is a Family Law issue, those of us on the Criminal law site, won't be knowledgeable to answer your question.
it sounds like a wife/husband ??? is stealing. I would think you want some kind of restraining order or maybe a "keeper" to receive money???
i just need assistance on filing up the form since i will just file for myself without my spouse.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
This will involve more than just filling out the form. You’ll more likely need to apply for a hardship waiver. You should hire an immigration lawyer to help you with this.
My wife and I had a major argument on Oct 13. She took my 3 yo son and i thought she would take him out of the country because her J1 visa waiver was denied so i spent days looking for them. I a started a separation case to prevent her form taking my son out of the country. She eventually served... Read more »
I sold 100% of my shares in a business a year before I got married and agreed to take monthly payments per the sale agreement. If I were to divorce, would my wife be entitled to any portion of the monthly payments received after the marriage? I live in California.
answered on Oct 28, 2022
The monthly payments would count as income available for calculating spousal and child support.
I’m researching for a good friend -Jovita who is being pressured by her husband to sign divorce documents/agreement without any attorneys involved.
My friend isn’t very sure how n what is all included in a divorce, she is a housewife and doesn’t make enough money to hire an attorney... Read more »
answered on Oct 18, 2022
She can file a motion with the court for an order that her spouse help with her legal fees. Or she can use a joint credit card or bank account to pay the attorney’s retainer fee.
My boyfriend passed away. The police identified my boyfriend’s mom as next to kin. She was able to plan for the funeral and handle his finances. Now my boyfriend's ex-wife is claiming she’s next to kin. She wanted to hear from police that he passed away but the police dept. never called... Read more »
answered on Oct 16, 2022
Your boyfriend's mother is his next of kin. Not his ex wife, because she is his ex wife. A divorce breaks the legal relationship of husband and wife. I assume you are asking out of general curiosity. What happens to.your boyfriends estate (his stuff) is not your business just as it it's... Read more »
Dismissed due to her not being found she lives in Lemoore,CA but I don’t know her physical address
answered on Oct 7, 2022
You can do a motion to transfer venue and have it granted upon a showing of good cause.
Got married in California moved to Pennsylvania, decide to part ways, gave up custody, I move back to California. Trying to remarry right now. I have the original marriage certificate.
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Divorce occurs after a petition for dissolution is filed and entry of judgment of dissolution. Giving up custody does not automatically result in divorce. It doesn’t work like that.
Will the person get anything if they separate after 10 years of being together ? What if new house has both people on the deed ?
answered on Oct 4, 2022
This is a little confusing and more information is needed. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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