Was the award of permanent periodic alimony after trial or was per a Marital Settlement Agreement? If it was an MSA it would depend on the wording whether your remarriage ended your entitlement to receive the alimony beyond the date of your remarriage.

As long as you have not expended any marital effort or money on the property then it remains your nonmarital asset. Speak with a local family attorney for more specific advice.

If the court order is clear that it is her obligation to prepare the QDRO then you do not have to do anything. Your only obligation is to cooperate if and when she contacts you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Your only legal recourse regarding infidelity is to recover half of any money that is spent on the affair. You first need to decide if you will pursue a divorce or not. If yes, go see a local family attorney. If no, go see a local therapist who can help you, or both of you, moving forward. Speak... View More

I am not clear on what can backfire. You should file your motion detailing your concerns. Although you can make suggestions it is the judge who will determine what the appropriate sanctions are. Make sure that you have objective evidence to support your allegations. Speak with a local family lawyer... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges your son is facing. Navigating legal issues involving both criminal and family law can be complex, but there are resources in Crestview, Florida, that may assist you.

**Legal Aid Organizations:**

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First, the lender has the right and will probably sue you for any deficiency in the loan once the car is repossessed and sold at auction. The bankruptcy will only protect her, not you. She has the option of surrendering or keeping the car by paying off the car loan, her choice. Good luck!

Since you are married, it would be better to file a divorce case so that you have the court to back you up. Currently, by virtue of being married, you both have a right to the property so there is no legal basis to put him out or remove his belongings. Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

It sounds like you're going through a very challenging time, and securing legal help is crucial, especially with a hearing and trial coming up. Since you've already reached out to several legal aid organizations, you might want to consider contacting local law school clinics in both Palm... View More

The answer to your question is not that simple. In a divorce the starting point for division of property is 50/50. However, there are many factors that can change that. For example, since you have been separated for four years I am assuming that you have not paid anything towards the house for the... View More

If your agreement says that he can claim one child then you should just sign the form. You will lose this issue in court. You will create even more trouble if you claim both children on your taxes. If you want to change things based on new circumstances then you must return to court on a... View More

To a certain degree it will surely depend on what you divorce decree states, I would encourage that you reach an amicable resolution and compromise as it relates to the property (buyout, refinance or agree to sell the property0, if none of that can be attained, then you will be stuck with a... View More

You can file in Florida but not until she has been in Florida for at least 6 months. You can try and file it sooner than the 6 months if there would be no other jurisdiction that could address the divorce, but to be safe you would want to wait the 6 months if you can.

You do not mention if there is any real property (house) to divide or if there are any children. If the answer to those questions is no then you should be able to file in Georgia if you meet the residency requirement (usually 6 months). Otherwise, speak with a local family lawyer about the... View More

It sounds as if once you’re former spouse found out about the inheritance, they hired a lawyer to vacate the final judgment and make a play towards that inheritance. They’re probably claiming some type of fraud on your part. However, an inheritance is not subject to equitable distribution, so I... View More

Generally speaking, alimony os modifiable unless your agreement says otherwise. Yes, you can file a modification without an attorney. You need to compare the income numbers that were used to calculate the original alimony award versus what the income numbers are now to see if you have a valid... View More

In divorce proceedings, courts generally presume that assets acquired during the marriage are marital unless proven otherwise. Your spouse could argue that your name on the deed represents an ownership interest and that any appreciation in value during the marriage should be divided. However, a... View More

It means that there is another court that has jurisdiction over the financial issues. Did you come from a different location than the court where you are appearing? Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Generally speaking, all of your marital assets and liabilities will be divided in half, including the houses. Regarding the children, you will enter into a parenting plan which will define all rights and responsibilities regarding the children. If you have been married long enough you can ask for... View More

You need to have your spouse sign the document because of the title insurance. There is no questioning the prenup's validity but for real estate purposes the form is required.

Speak with a local real estate lawyer for more specific advice.