I’m currently residing in California and my wife is in Maryland. We’ve been married for 33 years. We have no children. We have been separated for about 6 months.
answered on May 23, 2022
California is a no-fault/community property state. This means that even if the other party does not want a divorce, you can still get one. As for your wife living in Maryland and you living in California, you can file in California so long as you meet the residency and jurisdiction requirements.... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2022
If you have a case in immigration court, you can find out the date of your next hearing and other information by calling the court hotline at 1-800-898-7180 or by entering your A Number. You can also call a specific court.
I just want to know if I need legal advice to change my name legally and if doing so may affect the enforceability of the court orders relating to my divorce.
answered on May 19, 2022
Changing your name should not impact the enforceability of valid court orders or judgments.
My girlfriend's ex husband had one attorney and my ex wife had another attorney. Both attorneys worked for the same law firm. We got divorced a year apart, her first. My ex made a false abuse accusation, her attorney decided to share this info via a call as fact with my girlfriend's... Read more »
answered on May 9, 2022
more info and clarification is needed.
the first thing you should do is write out a summary of all the facts so that the new lawyer you are going to contact has all the info.
there may be a conflict issue, but your lawyer who will have all the facts will be in the best position to assist you.
answered on Apr 29, 2022
This question was posted under California, although you preface your inquiry by stating you (or xhusband??) are in Minnesota. From the perspective of California law, if it applies, the extent of the community's interest in the property is not based on whose name is on title or on the loan.... Read more »
In Humboldt County, California, my daughter and son-in-law are about to divorce. They haven't filed yet. My son-in-law would like to stop making his half of mortgage payments immediately (they have separate bank accounts), and receive what is thought to be his half of the current equity in... Read more »
answered on Apr 25, 2022
Dear Property Split Questioner: Certainly a competent attorney could draft the Agreement that addresses the splitting of the equity in the house and the other particulars as to manner of division between these parties. However, the biggest challenge to the expressed "goal" of either/both... Read more »
I filed divorce in Oregon and my soon to be ex skipped the state. Supposedly she moved back to CA according to her lawyer. She took our kid with her and I don't know where they are. I haven't been able to serve divorce paper. I have been searching on the internet, hired PI, I confronted... Read more »
answered on Apr 8, 2022
you can always sue anyone for anything.
the question is will you win?
they do not owe you a duty to cooperate
there is service by publication ........however this is not my area of law.....it is not domestic violence nor criminal law or PI.....
My husband who is US citizen and want to file a divorce. I am a condition green card holder. Will the divorce affect my application process for removing my green card condition?
answered on Apr 8, 2022
Yes. It getting divorced will affect removing the condition on your green card. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney as soon as possible. If you can't afford a consultation, some attorneys offer limited free consultation. You can find an attorney here on Justia.com,... Read more »
answered on Mar 30, 2022
One may contest a divorce with or without a lawyer. In California of course, it is a "no-fault" divorce state. Thus if one party seeks a divorce, the divorce will be inevitable, unless your partner changes their mind.
The disposition of assets and custody arrangements can be... Read more »
answered on Mar 14, 2022
Whether that's a good deal would depend on whether the house is paid off, what it's worth, how much alimony you'd be entitled to, and whether you will need to make mortgage payments. It's possible this offer may be a good deal for you.
Our children are adults and both just want to divorce.
answered on Mar 10, 2022
The process of filing for divorce and carrying the case through to entry of judgment is the same whether you diy or have an attorney representing you. The only difference will likely be whether you do it right or your documents get rejected or you don't complete the process because you are... Read more »
My wife got a short term restraining order the day I got arrested for domestic violence. I’m assuming she’s going to divorce me and extend the restraining order. The restraining order I was given says I must move out of the apartment. How do I get my stuff out without breaking the order and... Read more »
answered on Feb 24, 2022
You should immediately speak to an immigration lawyer and tell them everything. Since you are not a citizen this becomes very urgent. You will also need a family lawyer regarding the divorce and your child. Do not return to the home until you have spoken with a lawyer as to do so will breach the... Read more »
We are divorcing because my wife wants her parents to live with us in one house, of course, I do not agree. Therefore we are splitting so that she can live with them.
My question now is: I am I have to pay alimony if my spouse lives with her parents?
By the way, she makes slightly... Read more »
answered on Feb 22, 2022
There are numerous statutory factors that go into the decision as to whether spousal support should be paid, in what amount and for what duration. If she is able to support herself and maintain the lifestyle to which the parties became accustomed during the marriage based solely on her own income,... Read more »
No assets 2 minor children
answered on Feb 15, 2022
The 6 month period starts from date of service of the petition regardless of when a response is filed.
We have one house and lived in California . It’s over a year and my question is are there any problem on my process? Or Is it affect of covid 19? The time is gonna be longer??
answered on Feb 11, 2022
What kind of response are you waiting for? If all you did was file a petition then nothing is going to happen. There are several different steps that are taken to obtain a judgment of dissolution. If you didn't take all of those steps then your case will just sit there. You ask if there is... Read more »
He hasn't live in the home since end of December of 2019. I told him he needs to get his stuff out of the garage and he is wanting to get half of the property in the house. I believe that it's been abandoned and that I am being nice letting him get stuff from the garage. I told him he... Read more »
answered on Feb 8, 2022
Please discuss with an attorney. The answer depends on the details in your MSA. An attorney must review your agreement in order to properly advise you of your rights and obligations. In general, as soon as practicable after the effective date of this agreement, the parties will meet for the purpose... Read more »
She refuses to become a citizen in order to use the affidavit against me. She cleans houses and does not have earned credits, has been lying to the court in our divorce case claiming we were married in 1994 when in reality we married in 2015-as noted on her immigration application. She is... Read more »
answered on Feb 6, 2022
If you cannot afford an Attorney or a PI as you said then you need to find a non profit that
I was arrested in San Diego for misdemeanor domestic assault last month. I showed up for court and they said No Records Were Found. I went up to the DA office and they gave me a paper that said The case Has Been Reviewed But Not Issued, If additional information is received, charges could be filed... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2022
more info is needed.
however, sounds like police presented the case to the DA and the DA has decided not to file it yet...unless further info comes in.
a case can only be dismissed if it is filed and then dismissed.........that is not your case.
Come after property that's in my name?
answered on Jan 15, 2022
This is a collection and marriage based question that has less to do with immigration unless he will petition you and you may need a joint sponsor.
It will depend upon your State’s credit card laws concerning debt.
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