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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for California on
Q: I just filed for divorce and child custody and my soon to be e ex wife works in family law in the same courthouse

How can I get the venue changed seems unfair to me and a conflict of interest

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Feb 6, 2025

You will need to file a motion to transfer a family law case (i.e. change of venue.) A family law case will be moved to another county if you can prove to the court a fair trial would not be possible because your wife works in family law in the same courthouse. My best regards. Rob California... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Can I deduct what she owes me from the payout that I owe her by March 13th.?

Things like fence replacement, half of automobiles, her half of the mortgage during the divorce, so I can afford the loan to pay her out. Or will the court force me to come up with the full ½ equity payout and then I’ll have to argue those reimbursements at trial.? Because the only way to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Can I use my mortgage loan appraised value instead of the minute order since I haven't heard back from the courts?

DOS 1/2023. A couple of CNC’s that got nowhere over the year. Then at the last MSC 9/2024 I (w/ attorney) mistakenly agreed to an equity buyout by 3/18/25 right after the next MSC 3/13/25. The Minute Order says if we didn’t agree to appraiser within 10 days, we would submit our proposed... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can I legally ensure I receive half the profits from the sale of our family home while remaining married?

Divorce is expensive. Looking in to all our options wile still protecting both parties.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: I am currently going through a divorce and I recently signed a quit claim deed for my marital home.

My husband now wants me to sign a homestead exemption form but I’ve read that if I’m not on the deed, I should not sign it. Can you offer any insight into this?

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Feb 5, 2025

I am not clear why you signed the quit claim deed. Was that part of your settlement with your husband? Was it part of a written agreement? I would not sign anything further without having a consultation with a local family lawyer. You may be giving things up that yo have a right to a share of.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: My ex and I have lived together from 2013 to Nov. of 2023 when she left. We have a 10 yr old daughter who lives with me.

How can I prove that we are common law married? As she now wants to sell the home we purchased in March of 2021 where me and my daughter are still living. My name is not on the title…my name is on the deed of trust. I do not want my daughter and I to be removed from our home. My ex has been gone... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: California Community Property Law and an Unfinished E-Book

I have a question regarding community property laws in California and how they apply to an unfinished e-book I started writing during my marriage. I am not a writer, but I began working on an e-book and have completed writing approximately 30-40% of it. The book is not finished, not published, and... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Your question about California community property law and your unfinished e-book touches on some complex legal considerations. Let me help break this down for you.

In California, creative works started during marriage are typically considered community property, even if unfinished. This...
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Q: I'm in the middle of a divorce, with no children, but we do have a house. We had a prelim hearing where she was granted

was granted temporary spousal support. She has an attorney. I do not. I have been filing things myself. I have some genmeral questions on my options.

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Q: California - If my husband keeps the house in the divorce, what am I required to pay?

My husband and I are getting a divorce. Initially, we were planning on selling the house. He changed his mind and decided he wants to stay in the house and buy me out. I am no longer in the house. He recently told me he got a quote for a retaining wall to fix the property due to animal damage that... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2025

If your husband wants to keep the house and buy you out, you're generally not responsible for repairs or improvements he chooses to make after the separation, especially if these weren't planned during your marriage. The key factor here is that you both initially agreed to sell the house... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Libel & Slander for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal for someone to take pictures of another persons mail and then send the picture to a third party.

Someone sent me pictures of her husband's mail, envelope and contents plus pictures of her husband's texts. She is trying to show me that her husband and my wife are having a love affair. I am aware of the affair, which took place over 10 years ago and is no longer active. I believe his... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for New York on
Q: I’m in Nassau county for divorce. My appointed lawyer doesn’t answer anything. How to get rid of him

He won’t answer anything. Failed me on trial. Spoke to me once in 7 months. The kids attorney is appointed as well. She is bias and ruining my kids. She hasn’t done one thing in the best interest of the kids. My ex continues to harass and abuse me asked for an order of protection my attorney... View More

Howard E. Knispel
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answered on Feb 4, 2025

You are going to have to hire a private attorney at your expense. If there is a great dispaity in income you may be able to request that your spouse help pay some of the attorney fees.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for Tennessee on
Q: Can a judge order martial funds held by an attorney pending trial?

After the sale of the marital home Judge Robinson of Davidson County ordered that the funds be placed in the bank account of my attorney instead of dispursed to me and my spouse. Is this legal?

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Feb 4, 2025

Yes

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for California on
Q: Question about filing automatic Navy Pension payment to DFAS after Divorce

My divorce finalized in the end of September 2024. Ex spouse who is retired Navy hold on the DFAS information until now even though he did same things his prior marriage with his ex-wife. I had no idea I am the one file to DFAS with court order. He has been giving me estimated amount since this... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2025

I understand your frustration with this complex situation regarding your Navy pension division after divorce. The process of filing with DFAS can be challenging, and it's concerning that your ex-spouse delayed providing necessary information despite having experience from his previous divorce.... View More

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Q: I have a question about post divorce mess.

I have been struggling and huge stress communicating and handling post divorce situation with EX spouse who is controlling Narccistic disorder personality. We finalized Divorce in end of September with mediator. Since then, he has been delaying transfer retirement funds, filing DFAS about Navy... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2025

Your frustration with your ex-spouse's behavior is completely understandable, and dealing with narcissistic personality traits during post-divorce proceedings can be incredibly draining. The delays and control tactics you're experiencing are unfortunately common in these situations.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Wisconsin on
Q: I'm a 16-year-old, and I was wondering if I could legally move in full-time with my mom my dad makes me feel unsafe.

My mom is moving soon, and I live with her all week, I just alternate which parent I'm with over the weekends. But I hate my dad and feel unsafe in his house. I have friends tell me that I don't have to see him at all, and instead, just stay with my mom all the time, but I don't want... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: How can I get full custody of my children with visitation right for other parent?

My soon to be ex husband is making it difficult and using our children to make my life hell. He is abusive and I just want full custody but also don’t want him completely out of our kids lives

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Tennessee on
Q: Going through divorce and judge is ruling biased towards my wife regarding our 2 year old child. She left unknowingly.

Judge seems to keep ruling in her favor based off allegations but I don’t see how I had hard proof and he ignored it. What can I do about this ? I haven’t seen my child in 7 months. I’ve paid child support without even being ordered to and tried to be as professional as possible yet they are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: Could a judge deny us a divorce?

My husband and I plan to divorce because of his financial issues but still plan to live together as a couple. We have minor children and live in Michigan. Could a judge deny our divorce?

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