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My husband just took off with the only car leaving me stranded. I'm in Ohio. He took it to another state. I have two young kids. The car is joint owned. Is there anything I can do?
If my soon to be ex husband doesn't respond to my custody settlement proposal at all and the GAL said she was unsuccessful at reaching him via phone call nor did he respond when she tried to schedule meetings... What happens in court? He currently has supervised visits with our children and... View More 
I am in the process of finalizing my divorce papers. I have all of the documents completed and notarized. I am looking for a paid by hour attorney that can look over all the documents. I will than file them on my own. If, I need help or to use you in court than I can do hourly. Any help is... View More
I am in the process of finalizing my divorce papers. I have all of the documents completed and notarized. I am looking for a paid by hour attorney that can look over all the documents. I will than file them on my own. If, I need help or to use you in court than I can do hourly. I am filing due to... View More
We’ve tried everything on the Internet to try and find it with no luck. She said it was in the mid 90s, but that’s all she’ll say. She lives in Ohio. He tried calling every county he could think of with no luck. What else can we do?
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
I think it's possible based on this description that he was never actually divorced. This is usually something that is pretty easy to check. She would have had to file in a domestic relations court of the county in which she resided. If you have already contacted that county's clerk of... View More
if both spouses using separate accounts paid $30,000 on mortgage and one paid 20,000 and the deserting one paid 10,000, can deserting spouse who paid less be forced to pay the extra 5000 to meet an equity division requirement regardless of profit on the sold house?
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Potentially yes. It would require an order from the domestic relations court as to the split of equity and assets.
And if a court ruling is required for this and one spouse has proof that they paid more on the mortgage than the other spouse, does that give them a favorable stance in getting a ruling for them to sell it the way they want to or transfer the mortgage they want to?
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
The court decides. Paying more on the mortgage is only one of many factors that the court would use in splitting all assets, not necessarily just the equity from the house.
My daughter's husband is leaving her. She can't afford to make payments on the house or buy him out. She wants to sell the house for only the mortgage balance (plus closing costs) or have someone else assume the mortgage. If the husband refuses, what legal recompense does she have if any... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Unfortunately none at the moment. She will need to file for divorce and obtain a court order as to either the transfer of the house into her name so she can sell it or an order selling the house.
The judge says you're divorced. The clerk finds mistakes in your papers. The errors must be fixed. Are you still legally married until all mistakes had been corrected?
The divorce was 30 years ago. The mistakes were never corrected and sent back to the courthouse. Are they divorced or... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I recommend you ask this question to California lawyers if the divorce happened in California. You posted in the Ohio lawyers section.
We have permanent legal custody of the 4 yr old. She and I are now homeless, but she spends most nights with him. I have no home or bed at the moment for her. I would like child support and spousal support and a place for she and I to live.
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
Justia indicates that you are in Florida. Spousal support and child support are very state specific. I recommend that you reach out to the Florida bar for this, and not the Ohio bar.
Me and my husband are filling for marriage dissolution, and we agreed on everything and want to keep the house in both names, as it is, and use the property as a rental home. While filling for it, there's no option to "co-own" the property, but I read in some articles online that... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Generally speaking, the purpose of terminating your marriage is to disentangle you and your spouse from one another, including mutual obligations related to the ownership of a home. Additionally, continuing to co-own a home after the termination of your marriage (even if through a dissolution) can... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, here's a concise response to the situation:
1. Your ex-spouse is in contempt of court for the second time.
2. They have not bought you out of your half of the house as required.
3. The house has now been appraised at a higher value.... View More
I have been separated for 18 months. My spouse and I have absolutely nothing together. She refuses a dissolution even though she is asking for nothing and neither am I. She says I'm going to have to spend the money on an attorney out of spite just to get her to appear. What other options do I... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Check if your local domestic relations court has a legal clinic with volunteer lawyers who help with the divorce paperwork. Or check local law schools for any legal clinics they have. The forms for divorce are typically available on your local court's web site, although it is recommended... View More
When he doesn't agree with we agreed to, he's constantly is wanting to change things. We both are supposed to have an ROR, which includes talking to the psychiatrist and or doctors. I agreed to be transparent about my medical health, even though i do not have any psychotic disorders. He... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
I don't see a specific question here. It sounds like you may wish to either file a motion to enforce your present agreement, or in the alternative terminate your agreement in favor of you having custody reserving visitation to the other parent. It sounds like you may wish to have a Guardian ad... View More
Me and my husband are going to be going through a divorce. After obtaining legal martial status, we had bought a house, had a child, bought vehicles and appliances for the home. Husband refused to move out so I left, he states he is entitled to everything and I only get my clothes and custody of... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
IN GENERAL: Anything purchased or acquired after a couple is married is considered marital property. That means that if the parties divorce, all of that property must be equitably divided between the parties. This includes houses, cars, personal property, retirement accounts, bank accounts, etc.... View More
My husband said he hired an attorney in the beginning of February, he told me his attorney would write up the papers then email to him so he could look over them before signing. My husband then told me his attorney was going to mail me the papers so I could then look at them and if I did not agree... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
It sounds like your husband has hired an attorney on a limited representation basis. That is, the attorney is just drafting documents, but your husband is handling the rest. If that's the case then this does sound above-board.
You do not need to wait any time at all if you want to... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
The truck belongs to the dealership or whichever lender has the actual title to it. It is a monthly expense to whoever is paying on it.
answered on Apr 1, 2024
That is determined by the court. Either that, or at whatever date you and your former spouse are able to agree upon.
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Not enough information in this question to really answer. If you rent are you on the lease? If you own the home are you on the deed? If the answer to these questions are that you're on neither a lease nor a deed, then there are some potential issues. If you are on either the lease or the deed... View More
The divorce states that I am to reside in the rental home, but no other information about his belongings in the decree. It was an uncontested divorce, he did not show up.
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
In situations like yours, it's important to approach the disposal of your ex-husband's belongings with caution. Given that he had 60 days from December 2022 as per the divorce decree and assuming this time has elapsed, the next steps depend on the laws of your specific state or country.... View More
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