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Q: Can co-mingling of a "separate" property be defined by payment of mortgage etc from a joint account

The property was lived in by the parties for 3 years, rented out 8 separate times with the income from that placed in a joint account and payments for 27 years made from a joint account

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Q: I need to get a divorce and dont have money my ex make 10 thousand a month we have a house that he is living with a girl

I want have of everything he have bean marrige for 15 yrs

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Is there a particular formula that is used when calculating alimony?
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answered on Jul 26, 2024

If you're navigating a divorce, understanding these factors can help you anticipate potential alimony outcomes. It’s beneficial to gather detailed financial records and evidence of your standard of living during the marriage to support your case. Working with legal counsel can provide... View More

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Q: My divorce was final 2018 after 40 yrs of marriage. I don’t believe it was equitable. I was medicated and out of sorts.

I don’t rec alimony any longer. My SS is minimal and my IRA’s will run out before I’m 80. He has continued to earn well over 100K every year, with at least 4 rental properties, drives a fancy car and lives in a fancy house. He is self employed. I am living below the standard we enjoyed. He... View More

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Q: Will deleting unwanted pictures on a shared personal computer cause any legal ramifications when you file for divorce?

Wanting to delete pictures that are sexual in nature of myself. These were taken with consent at the time of our marriage. I’d like to delete the pictures prior to filing for divorce but was told I have no rights to the pictures.

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Q: Can a Chancellor change the value of real property from what was the appraised value agreed upon by the parties.

The chancellor changed the value on three investment properties (rental properties) that were awarded to the wife by a total of $167,000.00 from the appraised value agreed upon by the parties.

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

Yes... He can accept value evidence or reject it. It could be grounds for appeal or a post trial motion. His discretion will be given alot of credence.

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Q: I am going through a divorce. Both cars are in my name. If she takes one of the cars, will she have to make the paymen
Terrence H Thorgaard
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answered on Jul 25, 2024

If she is to be awarded one of the cars, the divorce decree should provide that she makes the payments. In any case, if the payments are not made, the car would be subject to repossession.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for California on
Q: How do I get my divorce case moving forward again when my ex-husband refuses to show up for court

My husband in the last 3 years since I have filed has only been present only for the domestic violence restraining order hearing that he was contesting other than that he has not made a single Court appearance and the current judge we have will not make any rulings or court orders with both of us... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

To move your divorce case forward in California when your ex-husband refuses to show up for court, you can take several steps. First, you can file a "Request for Order" (RFO) asking the court to proceed without him. Explain to the court that he has been non-compliant and request a default... View More

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Q: I’m on SSD and have lived alone for over a year. I’m low income and afraid I won’t be able to afford an attorney.

We have been married for 20 years and all I want is half the value of the family home.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: Is there anywhere I can put a % instead of a $ amount based on ex’s income for child support on self help divorce forms

I am filing for divorce in El Paso County Colorado and trying to do the e-filing route. I'd like to be able to put a percentage of my ex husband's income I'd like for child support rather than a specific dollar amount. His career path continues to change and he does a lot of... View More

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Q: Can I assume the debt of a credit card my wife took out without my knowledge, and take her name off the card?

My wife took out a card in both our names, ran it up to $11k w/o my knowledge. Can I take her off the card and take it over? We are working through a document prep service out of NY on the divorce papers, who she hired w/o my knowledge, and he is telling me that in Oregon all debts must be paid... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: How does my ex-husband voluntarily terminate his own parental rights in Arizona?

I filed the termination of parental rights paperwork and ex-husband signed the waiver by parent of notice of hearing and appearance on petition for termination of parent-child relationship. It was dismissed. What paperwork should I or he be filing to terminate his rights since we both agree to it.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: How do I get my name off my ex's vehicle loan?

Weve been divorced for 2 years and she was supposed to get it refinanced to her name, but refuses. She is constantly missing payments and is at almost 90 days late now. This has absolutely ruined my credit and I cant buy a house. Ive tried to be resonable, but she doesnt seem to care. What can I do?

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Q: I live in WV & my spouse is incarcerated in VA. We got married while he was incarcerated, we have never lived together.

He's been incarcerated for 22 yrs & serving multiple life sentences.I know that I can file in the place I reside, but do I need to get a lawyer, as iv heard divorcing an inmate isn't quite like a regular divorce? Also I know it's not considered adultery, but he has been involved... View More

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Q: Is property divided in divorce if it was before marriage?

In 2016 my parents signed the land over to me. I didn’t get married until 2020. My husband and I want a divorce and he doesn’t want the land. He name is not on the deed just mine. Do I need a lawyer if the papers says if one of us owns property we need a lawyer??

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

Hire an attorney to represent you. The pleadings need to be right, especially the MDA and Judgment. You better check your title also. Once agreed and signed, he does not need to go to Court.

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Q: Property in divorce what to do

My parents signed over the land over to me in 2016. In 2020 I got married. Does it include putting property together on papers even if he is not registered on papers with me?

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