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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Washington on
Q: Can I get full custody of my kids?

My husband has been verbally abusive but last night escalated. He yelled at my eight year old son and squeezed his head with both hands while yelling in is face. My son is rightfully upset and scared. My husband also told me he wanted to hit him but did not. He told me he is not meant to have kids... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Hawaii on
Q: What recourse do I have?

My divorce states that if my husband passed away before he can transfer title to the properties awarded me in the divorce then his heirs are legally obligated to do so. He did pass away and one of the three heirs is refusing to sign the quit claim

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: I was married by a judge in my backyard in 1983. The judge sent us our marriage license. STATE SAYS IT WAS NEVER FILED

State told me there is no record of my marriage. If I want to remarry DO I NEED TO DIVORCE ? AND IF YES, HOW? IF THE STATE SAYS I'M NOT MARRIED HOW DO I DISSOLVE THAT?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: IF I HAVE COURT ORDER FROM 2007 AND THE WIFE DID NOT SEND ANY LETTER OR DEMAND THE ALMONY 14 YAERS WAT HAPPAND ??
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answered on Apr 24, 2024

There really is no way to know without more facts. There is a possibility your ex-wife is remarried. As the old saying goes, "...it may be best to leave sleeping dogs lie". There are no collection efforts or anything from what you are indicating. Good luck.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Support and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: Waiting to file a divorce. If I take my children to live with me, am I required to continue paying household bills?

20 yr marriage, im leaving. Wife hasnt worked in 14 yrs, had her SSI benifits turned off due to her progression, she is fighting to get them back and is refusing to move forward with the divorce until it is resolved. Its been over a year. I have and continue to pay for everything, including her... View More

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Q: Yes I am interested in finding a cheap lawyer for divorce. Now 1st my wife had me removed from the home two months ago.

By a restraining order. She left the home 6 months ago and moved to Mississippi. I was paying the bills. Now she is taking my thing's and seeling them. She has been doing this for a month now. She is also slandering me saying that she is filing domestic violence against me. Though I never... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Rhode Island on
Q: I live in Rhode Island. I need help to complete uncontested divorce paperwork for New York State.

I have the paperwork in my possession. I need help completing the paperwork. Seeking advice concerning completion.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Iowa on
Q: Iowa - next steps after 90-day waiting period is over

My wife and I (uncontested, no children) filed for divorce Jan 24, 2024. The 90-day waiting period is almost over, paperwork was all filed by 1/28/24 (petition, report of dissolution, protected information, civil original notice, order for mediation, affidavit of financial status for both parties,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Virginia on
Q: I'm getting divorced. Debts to repair damage to marital property have mounted. The damage occurred after the seperation.

He had control of the house when the damage occurred. I then took possession and incurred the debt due to remediation. Is the debt considered marital debt? Joint debt?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: In a maryland default divorce hearing can I keep the house if it is title in both names and have been living alone there

house is titled in both names, but mortgage is in my alone due to them not having credit or a way to pay for the monthly mortgage. I have lived there alone for one year since they were under protection order for 9 months due to abuse, and now they are just MIA and not responding to anything. My... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: married for 44 years, filing a divorce from husband, retried & only receives social security can I receive spousal supp

Would I be able to receive spousal support?

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answered on Apr 22, 2024

In California, a spouse may be entitled to spousal support (also known as alimony) after a divorce, depending on various factors. Given the length of your marriage (44 years) and the fact that you are retired and receiving only social security, you have a strong case for receiving spousal support.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Puerto Rico on
Q: I (PR) married a Spanish citizen in NY. To file the divorce in the US, it has to be “exemplified copy”. Where and how?

Divorce took place in Madrid. The copies I took to the Brooklyn tribunal are original, apostilled and officially translated to english.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can a husband accuse his wife of kidnapping their daughter if she wants to leave their house with her as a separation?

The couple can't live together in the same house. Then the mother would like to go to another place with her daughter. But the husband says that what she's doing is called kidnapping. What can the mother do?

Pamela J. Fero
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answered on Apr 22, 2024

If there are no existing divorce proceedings or custody agreements, the mother must secure consent from the other parent or obtain court approval before relocating. This process can become legally intricate, particularly if the other parent opposes the move. Consult a local family law attorney to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Texas on
Q: I reside in Harris County. My wife has sued me for divorce in CA. I have 2 Children ages 5, and 8 that live with me here

We separated at the before the beginning of summer in 2023. She unenrolled the kids from school about a week prior to the end of the school year (without my knowledge) During that summer she only let me speak to them 2 times. I was expecting them to be in Texas at her mothers home but they went to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: How feasible is it to modify the agreed upon "temporary" child support and alimony?

During the divorce proceedings, we reached a compromise on the TEMP child support and alimony amounts through an agreement, without using the Dissomaster or a judge's ruling. Our marriage lasted four years, and I have made payments for six months. To my knowledge, the temporary custody... View More

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answered on Apr 22, 2024

Under California law, modifying temporary child support and alimony orders can be challenging, but it is possible if there has been a significant change in circumstances. The court will consider various factors when determining whether to modify the existing orders.

To file a Request for...
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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Does 91.153 apply to a subpoena from a party's employer in a dissolution? Do documents from mand. discl have to be authe

Does 91.153 apply to a subpoena from a party's employer in a dissolution? I filed a petition for modification on Dec 30th, 2020 so we are now in the fourth year of litigation because my ex has avoided discovery of his income information. He did not do mandatory disclosure until I got a court... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Florida on
Q: my wife stole $500k from my children's education fund; is using this money to pay her divorce attny. he knows its stolen

what can i do as a husband? can i write her attorney and remind him of her depo where she admits to taking the $500k from kids funds. they are both adults and one in college but the money is gone. it was in a 529 fund

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Texas on
Q: I reside in Harris County. My wife has sued me for divorce in CA. I have 2 Children ages 5, and 8 that live with me here

We separated at the before the beginning of summer in 2023. She unenrolled the kids from school about a week prior to the end of the school year (without my knowledge) During that summer she only let me speak to them 2 times. I was expecting them to be in Texas at her mothers home but they went to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Divorce for Texas on
Q: Divorced 2019 ex has not paid nor given property can I do anything now to fight for what's on divorce papers?

It's a couple of thousand dollars and sentimental items. Please and thank you.

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