In Oklahoma, my son's spouse refuses to sign the decree of dissolution of marriage. She has been separated from him for over five years and has sent him threatening text messages if he tries to contact her. We have no children involved, and there are no lawyers or protective orders in place.... View More

I'm helping my son file for divorce without a lawyer in Oklahoma to save money. His wife signed the petition for dissolution of marriage and the waiver of summons and entry of appearance but did not sign the decree of dissolution of marriage. Now, we don't know where she is, and she is... View More

I want to get a divorce after being married for 4 years to a German citizen. We got married in the United States, and she currently lives in Germany while I reside here. We have no children or shared properties, and she has not been in the U.S. for over a year. Since March last year, we have had no... View More

My wife and her mother equally own a mobile home, but we are renting the land it sits on under a 5-year lease ending in June 2026. Recently, my mother-in-law packed up and left without any notice, refusing to pay her share of the rent. She is on probation from a DUI and recently received her full... View More

I've been married for 16 years, and my husband moved out of our Texas home to a motel, leaving me and our dog. The mortgage and utilities are in his name only. I haven't been able to contact him, and I believe he might have a girlfriend. We haven't filed for divorce yet. Am I allowed... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 4, 2025

Yes, you can stay in your marital residence even though he has moved out.

Yes, he can legally turn of utilities that are in his name before a divorce is filed.

Because you are also an owner of the home, you can turn the utilities back on in your name.

If you file for... View More

I've been dealing with my lawyer for two years regarding my divorce case. She hasn't contacted me in over a month, even after I sent a certified letter, and she isn't providing any of my information on file. I've tried reaching out via email and text. I'm particularly... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Apr 3, 2025

You can hire a new attorney to file an entry on your behalf and they will be able to get all the information from the opposing counsel or from the court. Alternatively, you can file a termination of attorney with the court and then you can represent yourself pro se and the opposing counsel can... View More

I was awarded a vehicle in my divorce, but the credit union refuses to acknowledge the divorce decree, stating the loan and title remain in my ex-husband’s name. They will not allow refinancing in my name, affecting my ability to register the vehicle. I’ve considered returning the vehicle to... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 3, 2025

If the loan is solely in your ex-husband's name and the divorce court did not order to pay the loan and to hold your husband harmless from any failure to pay the loan, then your ex-husband remains liable on the loan. In addition, the vehicle remains collateral for the repayment of the loan.... View More

I live in Minnesota, and my wife wants a divorce but wishes to continue living in our house, also wanting to split all the bills as we do now. I currently pay for all the bills, while she saves her income in her bank account. Once our kids move out, do we continue splitting everything?... View More

Robert Kane
answered on Apr 3, 2025

Each of you have an obligation to maintain the marital property. The obligations of each spouse after the divorce is final will be set forth in the judge or agreement if properly draft. Child support obligations are distinct from the marital property issues. You are commingling different issues... View More

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My wife and I are getting a divorce in Minnesota, and we have a joint account where primarily my checks are deposited, while her checks are directed to her separate account. Given this situation, am I entitled to claim half of what is in the joint account?

Robert Kane
answered on Apr 3, 2025

You are likely entitled to half of the joint account in a Minnesota divorce.

I paid for my wife to attend college using our joint account while I was working, and she completed her education during our marriage. We are now divorcing after two years. Considering she didn't have a job at the time, am I eligible for any type of reimbursement or compensation for the... View More

I was awarded my car in my divorce decree in 2021. In a separate agreement, my ex-husband was supposed to fix the bumper by October 2025. However, he is now refusing to return the vehicle, claiming it's in his name, though it's actually in both of our names. I have asked him repeatedly to... View More

I have been posting NSFW content publicly on Reddit, and someone I know figured out my identity. They have sent non-explicit prints of my content to my spouse, neighbors, and extended family, with messages such as "what your neighbor at [my address] is up to" to my neighbors. They knew my... View More

I am seeking family law help for my son in Crestview, Florida. He needs assistance with a divorce and dealing with a temporary injunction that is connected to his felony domestic violence case. He currently has a public defender appointed for the felony case. In addition, there is one minor child... View More

I am dealing with a complex situation involving my husband’s ex-wife, who refuses to sign their 2021 joint tax return unless all documents are sent to her address. My husband has done all the work to prepare the tax return, but she left him and the children, and this demand seems manipulative. We... View More

I am considering marrying my girlfriend, who is in prison for life. We do not have any prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements, and we are planning to marry in Georgia. We currently have no shared assets, nor do we plan to merge finances after marriage. Can she still divorce me and potentially claim... View More

I finalized my divorce in September 2024 and was awarded a rental house in Virginia through the court order. I started paying the mortgage in August 2024, but my ex-spouse continued making payments from his bank account, and I reimbursed him since my loan assumption attempt was denied. He is now... View More

I'm seeking guidance on filing for a divorce. We have been married for six years and share three children. My spouse and I both agree on getting a divorce, and there are no assets to split. We haven't started any legal proceedings yet, and I'm not looking for a specific custody... View More

I have been separated from my husband for about three years, and we have no legal custody agreements. We agreed that our son, who is almost four years old, would spend the holidays with his father, and I would pick him up in the first week of January. When I tried to pick him up, my husband... View More

Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 2, 2025

It sounds like you really need to hire a domestic relations attorney i the city where your husband filed for divorce. While you have a right to represent yourself, I do not recommend it. This forum is for answering general questions. No attorney can teach you within a single answer each rule of... View More

Or have a normal independent life we have 6 kids i filed reports and more but nothing he was 20 when he bought me from my mom for350 dollars was 10 I'm now 34

I am dealing with a judge in California who appears biased against me due to my ex-spouse's opinions stated in previous court hearings, which are not based on facts. The judge suggested I allow my ex-spouse to claim our child on his tax returns, although the child lives with me and only visits... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

In California family court proceedings, addressing perceived judicial bias requires a strategic approach grounded in factual documentation and procedural remedies. Your situation presents multiple concerning elements: potential judicial bias regarding tax deductions despite primary custody,... View More