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He left a month after we married. I have never know an address. He refuses to tell me. We have a 19yr old daughter. She was born 11yrs before we got married. No financials link us. Always had our finances separate. No shared properties of any kind. No bills together of any kind. He won't... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2020
What a chump! He won’t go TOO far from his daughter and you probably wouldn’t be criticized if you published the Summons in a newspaper where you live. His daughter might have some idea where her father is too. You might also be able to get the court to waive your filing fees. Go down to the... View More
He got the paperwork in the mail today and on the debts part it says he has to pay $2000 for their old apartment that he moved out of, and informed the landlord, before she moved out. Is he able to appeal because he also wants some of his belongings she refuses to give back as well and it... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
In Idaho, it is not typical but certainly possible for her to have gotten a divorce without him knowing. Many times a woman may file and not know his whereabouts (or she swore under oath) at the time that she didn't. If she seriously DID know where he lived but lied about it then that is... View More
Ex has had cell account under her name for the past 12 months and she is now demanding that I pay her for the usage since the children text me. The Decree of Divorce has no verbiage of usage of cell phone payment only communication reasonably available to both parties. I am liable for her cell... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Nope, you're not and you can be a "dick" and not reimburse her one dime. But why wouldn't you want to help your ex provide cell phones to your kids? This is a situation that will come up over and over again till the kids graduate, so why be a stingy, hard ass? That's... View More
Recently I reached out to my ex to discuss having to enroll our daughter into school. I reached out asking for his opinion in which I got no response through email. As he has blocked me on his cellphone (divorce violation). In addition, after reaching out multiple times he stated he was enrolling... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
This is going to be something you'll need to discuss with an attorney about all the pros and cons of trying to enforce the settlement agreement. While on its face there seems to be grounds for changes due to violating the court's orders, there are always consequences to filing and what... View More
We are currently getting a divorce.
answered on Feb 5, 2020
My legal opinion is that a 1-time gift money left by your brother's will, insurance or trust or is not "income." Child Support and Spousal Support are based on "gross monthly income."
Been seperated 4 years, attempts at reconciling ending in mental and physical abuse for myself, During this time our 6 year old son has solely resided with me, with no financial support from father. Father was given chance after chance to be an active father and would always end up not following... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2020
If you and he had no previous custody order in place, then strictly speaking, he is NOTHING but a sperm donor. Simply by having his name on the birth certificate gives him NOTHING but obligations to pay child support. If he ever wanted to become the "father" of this 6 yr. old son, he... View More
I m disable do not WANT a divorce I live in Idaho he's CALIF and MY bones are very brittle I need to
TO know if he can he CHEAT me out of my alimony and his retirement. Cause he want to marry
Some one else I don't want divorce. Loose out 30 yrs marriage
answered on Feb 5, 2020
I'm so sorry for you! After California designed the first "no fault divorce," every state that I'm aware of adopted the so-called "no fault divorce." This means, unlike in Hollywood movies gone by, where the protagonist would scoff at the wife and say,... View More
My daughter is 2 years old. We bought the house 2 months after marriage.
answered on Sep 9, 2019
In Idaho, irreconcilable differences gets the job done without the drama of proving guilt, which it sounds like you weren't there as the act was happening, so you can't prove guilt anyway. So, you CAN prove that you two no longer get along and that you want a divorce. ThE THING that... View More
A home owned by one party prior to marriage was rented most of the marriage. Rent payments were deposited to a joint bank account prior to paying the mortgage invoice. Will full rent income be reimbursed to the community, or only the amount above what the mortgage payment was? Non owning party... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2019
In Idaho there is a presumption that property owned by the parties is "community property." The home was owned individually by one party but the income from it was deposited into a "joint account." Once the funds were deposited into their "joint" bank account, the... View More
Documentable tax forms show that the purchase was made using separate property (inheritance) from one spouse to make the down payment. The house is 50-50% otherwise in community property state. Both spouses are on the title. Is the down payment made using inheritance money deductible from the... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2019
Yes. As long as it is strictly traceable and NEVER commingled.
Married in Idaho, Moved to Texas, I moved back to Idaho with our Children.
answered on Mar 14, 2019
Are there children involved? That answer would dictate where to file anything. If there are NO children between them then just file in Idaho. Idaho only requires the Plaintiff's residence to be in Idaho for at least 6 weeks prior to the filing.
We plan to divorce with an agreement about our assets. I may have a few hundred thousand in assets but I don't work at this time. I have an online business that doesn't bring serious money yet. I'm working on it. I would like to continue homeschooling my boys and I would like to know... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2019
Child support and custody are thE two issues in any divorce. If the Court asked you, "maam, what is your monthly income?" What would you say? Are you treating the "settlement money" like an annuity? I.e., taking a monthly sum every month? The Court will want to so a CS... View More
We have been married for 20 years, have 3 children (18,15,6) and will be filing in Idaho. Looking to get the divorce finalized by March 1st if possible. Reason is irreconcilable differences. What is involved and what is the duration of the process? We have lived separately since February of 2017. I... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
It will take a minimum of 21 days for a default, if only one of you files and the other one just sits on their hands and does nothing. However, if you file the Petition and your wife files an Answer, then "amicable" won't begin to describe the end of the process or the time it will... View More
Does he need my consent to do this?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
It will depend on the language in your decree of divorce. If the decree of divorce gives the property to him outright then he would have the right to remodel the home because it is now his property. If he is required to refinance the home and clear your name off the property, he probably should... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
With a few nuances, the rule is that if the divorce decree is accepted by a recognized government, the U.S. agencies will recognize it for purposes of immigration, K-1 in your case.
So in this situation, if Denmark recognizes the divorce with the documentation that you have, then U.S.... View More
I live in Idaho. Is this my property because of this or is my ex entitled to 1/2? Thanks
answered on Jan 31, 2018
The legal answer is always, "It depends".
In Utah, your inheritance is your inheritance. However, it does depend on whether you commingled your inheritance money with marital assets prior to your divorce. For example, did you put the money in a joint bank account before you... View More
I have B1B2 visa. I met someone and I have been visiting him in ID for the last few years in as I thought serious relationship. We go married (6th of April) this last time I was there, few days before I left. I'm thinking to file a divorce now, as this person has been lying to me. Marriage... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2016
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I am 20 years old now and I am wondering if I can get a settlement for neglect from my dad for leaving me in his house alone for hours when I was between the ages of 6-8 years old. My dad fought for 50% custody when my parents got divorced. Now from what I know that means he would take me one week... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2015
You have no cause of action against you Dad. It is unfortunate, you just need to move on. Good luck.
answered on Jan 27, 2011
Idaho allows for spousal support in certain circumstances. Idaho Code 32-705 says that support can be awarded if one party lacks sufficient property with which to provide for their reasonable needs AND is unable to support themselves through employment.
You can always ask for support and if... View More
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