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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a step parent in a same sex divorce get visitation rights to her kids?

I am currently in a same-sex marriage, about to be filing for divorce. She has two kids, which the youngest I have been around since she gave birth. Anytime she gets mad at me, or jealous because he rather be with me, the first thing she jumps to is, how I "keep going in and out of their... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Nevada on
Q: The Judge ordered my ex wife to file a FDF, she filed 1 day late and I was never served a copy of her FDF

The judge ordered me and my ex wife to file a FDF for our divorce & custody case by May 1st for our calendar call on may 2nd.

On April 29th she filled for a continuance and filed a certificate of mail April 29th in regards of the continuance.

During our calender call hearing,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Intellectual Property for Tennessee on
Q: This civil code article 1201 is saying what exactly? In layman's terms

Is this code 1201 stating I waive rights mean that any property we may own is now hers?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New York on
Q: Hello I’m looking for information on a pro bono lawyer for a divorce
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 12, 2024

This is something that a divorce attorney would know best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Here's a link to a page on this site:

https://www.justia.com/lawyers/divorce/new-york/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services

Some of the resources on that page look like...
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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Ohio on
Q: Will a lawyer advise a divorcing couple to wait if one is taking medication that may be influencing mental capacity?

...even if the settlement is not complicated or contested, does the fact that one spouse is taking a strong, opioid, medication for severe post surgical pain by definition mean that that spouse is not necessarily competent to fully understand the agreement.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Real Estate Law and Family Law for Texas on
Q: During divorce do I need a quit claim on the house

We separated and while so, I purchased a house. She moved back in after losing her job and now we are divorcing. She has been quit adamant that she wants nothing to do with the house in any way. Should I still get a quit claim?

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on May 3, 2024

During a divorce, it's generally advisable to address any property interests, including the house, to ensure clarity and protect your interests going forward. Even if your spouse has expressed that she wants nothing to do with the house, obtaining a quitclaim deed can help to formalize her... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Virginia on
Q: Separated from my husband in VA since February. He is not paying for the car he is driving or insurance for the vehicle.

Can I get my car back? I don’t want to be liable for any accidents and I cannot afford to keep paying for it.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Ohio on
Q: Will a divorce lawyer advise delaying negotiations for a settlement if one spouse is taking an opioid pain medication?

Should I delay negotiating a settlement and definitely not sign anything while taking an opioid pain med during recovery from surgery? While taking the pain meds I don’t always feel out of sorts, but friends tell me I’d be crazy to discuss or agree to anything under strong meds. Divorce... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: Good morning,

I am recently divorced (1+ year) and share two children with my ex. We share split custody of our two children with no child support nor alimony. With this, my ex has continued to be verbally, mentally and emotionally abusive towards me and I am interested in determining what options I might have.

Cindy Perusse
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Cindy Perusse
answered on May 2, 2024

Abusive to you or the kids? There are ways to limit contact or have contact monitored through platforms such as Our Family Wizard or Talking Parents. If the abuse you state relates to the children then you may consider a motion to modify parenting time. But, you will need to document and prove... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Mexico on
Q: How does a person go about collecting retirement owed from divorce decree?

Money from the Ex retirement was awarded by the judge in the divorce, how can I collect this money?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Alaska on
Q: My name is on a house with somebody can I legally put the house just in my name if it’s still in the old owners name

There’s a house in Alaska that has my name and my ex-boyfriend’s name on it. I left Alaska because of domestic violence I did put money into the house. He paid it off . The house is still in the old owners name and he contacted me and wanted to see how things were going. I told him the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: Final divorce 2003, Webb County TX. My attorney didn’t file a QDRO. Can an attorney in EP county complete the process?

I need assistance in filing the Qdro but I no longer reside in Webb county.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Florida on
Q: How do I have my ex spouse uncontested alimony deduction stopped? In 2003 my divorce was finalized in Bergen county NJ

My ex wife is in agreement to no longer receive alimony. The money is deducted monthly from my SS check.

Michael Ferrin
Michael Ferrin
answered on May 2, 2024

You would need to get with an attorney from NY where your case was filed and have them draw up an agreement to stop the alimony and enter a supplemental final judgment incorporating the agreement.

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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for North Carolina on
Q: Hi am a resident of NC Filed for AD after separation of 1 YEAR,how to send summon to Malaysia(citizen) not ready to sign

HE IS NOT WILLING TO SIGN THE SUMMONS ,SENT IT THROUGH HIS ATTORNEY IN US BUT HE IS NOT SIGNING THEM.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Alabama on
Q: I’m filing my own divorce papers. What are all the forms I need in addition to signed and notarized divorce papers?

Uncontested, no children, no property to split

Just cut and dry. Papers are already signed and notarized

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Ohio on
Q: Can I ask my ex-spouse to pay half of the property tax fee

I divorced in 2023, when filed the divorce we did not put in language for the property tax. The property tax bill of 2022 came after we filed divorce but before the divorce finalized. Now can I ask my exspouse to be responsible for half of the property tax of 2022?

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