We bought a house and few other thing she could not get any credit at the time the titles of the house is in my name only and now we're going through a divorce and see liable for half the house
answered on Jan 16, 2017
There are a few terms that you aren't using correctly, but that's okay since you are not a lawyer. If you are going through a divorce, you should get a lawyer. Also, In Washington, the courts will accept a fair and reasonable property division if parties agree to it. You should try... View More 
I have heard a rumor about waiting three months and wondered if it was true.
answered on Feb 3, 2017
No wait time. You can get married immediately. You just have to make sure your personnel folks are kept in the loop about the divorce and remarriage. Problems arise if the military thinks you are married to two people at the same time.
I got pregnant ( unknowingly ) in Dec 2013 by a man I was dating who had been separated from his wife who lives in MI, they were married in TN in 2009, he and I both reside in WA state and he is currently incarcerated here in WA. I told him I don't want anything to do with him when he gets... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2016
You can search the MI courts website for case filings:
http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/Pages/default.aspx
Also do we fill out the findings and conclusions about a marriage or do the courts at the of divorce?
answered on Jul 6, 2016
If neither of you are represented by an attorney, you may find Washington Law Help (free legal information at washingtonlawhelp.org) to be informative. Washington's procedure for handling assignment of child support is governed by law (http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.09.100).... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Yes, however, the retirement plan's rules will have a great deal of bearing on whether or not a post-retirement QDRO can affect your benefits. The QDRO should have been done at divorce, but later QDROs are often accepted by some plans.
Divorce was final several years ago and property settlement awards this account to her. I have reminded her via email several times that she needs to schedule appointment at bank for us to sign papers for this. Do funds eventually become mine if she takes no action?
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Retirement funds are divided by Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). QDROs can be done at any time as long as the retirement plan rules allow for dividing the account(s) at any time. Most plans have strict rules about the timing of account division, and most will severely limit or even... View More
We now agree on certain provisions, and would like to change them ourselves.
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Are either of you represented by an attorney? If not, and if your divorce is not yet final, you can modify some provisions, but you may benefit by an attorney's advice. Most Washington counties have county-wide bar associations, and most of those have websites. You can also call a local... View More
My 28 year old husband had an affair with a 16 year old 1 1/2 years ago! We've been separated since, and he has been in a relationship with her since! I started dating about 8 months ago, and am currently expecting a child with another man! He threatened that if I try to push him into divorce,... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2015
He can claim, but DNA testing will easily prove his claim to be false.
me and my ex got separated and she filed for a divorce case in WA state and getting spouse maintenance, we don't have marriage certificate here because we were married in Egypt, she is trying to delay the divorce here as much as she can , is it possible to divorce her at my home country and... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
If you live in Washington, Washington law governs the dissolution of your marriage, even if you were married in another jurisdiction. This type of jurisdictional arrangement is common in most all the U.S. states. You should consult a lawyer in the place in which you live, so if you live in... View More
answered on May 17, 2014
After filing the petition for dissolution, Washington state requires you to wait 90 days.
We have been living in Mexico for the last 3 years and just moved back to wa state due to domestic violence with my husband . My husband was deported and cannot enter the u.s. And will not sign the papers. Can I get divorced? Also we've been back for 2 months, will the court here accept my case?
answered on Aug 2, 2014
The court will most likely accept your case if you meet the residency time limits for your state. As far as serving the other party in Mexico, treaties between the U.S. and individual countries or international agreements such as the “Hague Convention on Service Abroad” and the... View More
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