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Your current state is Virginia
Kids don't wana come
It's getting dirty and I know I hate to ask for help but I don't have a choice right now
My attorney sent me substitution of attorney form which I signed. It has been 1 week and she has not returned the stamped copy to me. Also, she has not returned my file to me. They are telling me the form has not been returned from court yet. Does it take so long to get the form from the court?... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2024
Depends on the court. With some court (such as Los Angeles county), a Substitution of Attorney can be turned around the same day it is efiled. If you need it to hire new counsel, just get the signed (fully executed) copy from your attorney (whether filed or not). That will be sufficient for... View More
The marital agreement was solely developed by him. My husband filed an uncontested divorce without developing the marital agreement with me. In an uncontested divorce, would that need to happen first before him filing? Would he be able to serve me papers in this case?
She lives in Florida and I live in Ontario. We have both resided in our own province or state for over a year. Ontario law states we must be married for a year before divorce is granted but a separation agreement can be made now. Is it better for me to start the divorce process from Ontario as... View More
Money was stolen out of my account by cash app and they said the bank approved it and then the next day sent a statement saying the bank declined it the transaction and the money was never taken out you got to cash that still took it out and send it to some entity that I've never heard of and... View More
A client's spouse move to Mexico 15 years ago and the client is now trying to sell his Arizona home.
I filed for divorce 2 months ago. There’s a custody hearing next month (that my ex requested) but I have not received support or requested an order for it. I’m going to file for it now but wanted to know, how long will it take for me to receive any temporary support while divorce is pending ?... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
If you don't have a court order for support, you won't get support. Once you get your court order for support, you should obtain an "Income Withholding Order" and then serve that on the supporting parent's employer. It may take a couple months to process before support... View More
My other half got divorced this year, he did a quit claim deed to remove his name from the house they owned, his name is still on the mortgage and a solar panel, he has asked her several times to remove his name and also sent a request to the mortgage co. and nothing has been done to date, this is... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
No, removing him "from the mortgage", even if possible, would not affect his obligations under the mortgage note and thus would not positively affect his credit.
My wife is on a no contact bond for 5 counts of child abuse and willful negligence.
The school district is pressing me for documents showing I am there guardian. 15.7 years of marriage and a copy of her bond is not enough.
How do I get what I need? I’m not in a financial... View More
I am living in FL with my 6 month year old child but have an active divorce case in GA where her father resides. When I got pregnant I was living in Texas. He and I talked about reconciling and he told me to quit my job sell my stuff & move back home to GA. 60 days I had to wait & during... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
You need to speak with an attorney about your specific situation as you have a case pending. Multiple moves may impact a custody case, so an attorney needs to hear all the facts before giving you advice.
Immediately upon getting married I sold my separate home, then took separate money and purchased a new home while married, my then wife did not and could not contribute she still owned a separate home. Upon sale of her home she moved into the new home i purchased. Is this still considered... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
Arguments can be made that it's separate property or that it's community property. I would suggest you sit down with a community property or family law attorney to specifically discuss this and determine a strategy for what you desire and if it's practical. For example, one needs... View More
She has been surviving for years on small amounts of money given when she asks to cover food etc. with no knowledge of what he earns. He has his own business (community property state but no transparency) and extensive undiagnosed health problems sucking up income (Mayo Clinic etc). She is afraid... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
More specific information is need to provide a meaningful answer. One thing is certain you need to retain counsel to represent your interests in this matter because among other reasons, you are emotionally involved. Good luck.
Just wanted to know exactly what I need to do and what needs to be resubmitted so the process doesn’t get dismissed or get drug out longer
Need legal advice concerning this matter if that is legal
Hearing was a month ago. Wife filed affidavit opposing entrance of divorce decree and requesting economic relief 10 days after hearing. Zero assets and we each have debt. Married and cohabitating for 8 years. Apart for almost 5 without any contact. Paid $25k in spousal support. She claims she... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
When recording a conversation with your ex-husband in a public park, the rules depend on the laws of your state or country. Some places require the consent of both parties for recording conversations, while others only need the consent of one person involved in the conversation. This is known as... View More
I do not want the house but the deed is in both of our names. I do not want the house, just out of my name. Also I don’t want any spousal support, just the divorce. I do not have a lot of money but can do payments. Can you give me some advice on how to make this happen.
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