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We did in affidavite in Puerto Rico ,If no one responds where do you send documnts so that I wont keep getting charged and on top she asked for a revision. I dont know what to do,
answered on Nov 6, 2015
As I understand what you are trying to say, the clerk of court in Puerto Rico won't pick up the phone and you are not sure where to send documents for filing with the court. Are you sure you have the right phone number? Are you in the same time zone (Atlantic TZ)? Otherwise you will... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2015
The answer depends on your divorce decree wording. If college was considered than support of some sort for the adult children may be required. If the support was ordered unallocated, meaning awarded per each child instead of as a lump sum, you may not be able to modify it. Take your agreement to... View More
I filed an apperence form but dont know what other forms i need to file
answered on Oct 26, 2015
You do not say if your marriage includes children or not. If you do not want to retain a Connecticut family law attorney to assist you directly the court has a publication that may help you to better understand what you need to do. It is called "Do It Yourself Divorce Guide".... View More
This was filed a while ago from my daughters mother for "motion to modify" - does this mean she is dismissing her claim?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
It means she is asking the court to put the Motion to Modify on the court short calendar to be heard. If you received it a while ago it may have already been heard by a judge and decided. Go to the court where the form was filed and look at your file to see the status of your matter. You... View More
We have been married 23 years. I am staying in the house. We both make the same yearly salary and have equal debt.
answered on Oct 26, 2015
Your question is missing parts needed to clearly answer it. If you have already divorced and are asking about the interpretation of your property distribution agreement you would have to show the divorce agreement or decree to an attorney for assistance. If you are not divorced and trying to work... View More
can he force me to return to ct.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
That depends on the court orders in effect for your divorce, if there is a divorce. Many divorce agreements take this issue into account. If not, than the father can seek your child's return to Connecticut. You should either contact the attorney who represented you in your divorce, if a... View More
I have physical custody as of 3/2/14 and was finalized on 11/6/15 but I was unaware that NY child support was still collecting even tho they have no jurisdiction on my daughter nor give any support to her.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Your question depends on the court order in effect during the time in question. While you had physical custody was the court order changed to reflect that? If not then the argument is in favor of support continuing to remain as ordered. New York likely collected the money based on the original... View More
I filled in 2008 in Pennsylvania for child support and at the time the father lived in New York City. I was granted child support but he never paid it.In 2010 he was in arrears 30,000 dollars but went to jail.He came out last year and has been on probation but supposedly is employed but still will... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Your question needs to be asked in Pennsylvania as the original controlling jurisdiction. It has no jurisdiction or legal relationship to Connecticut. Every state has its own laws regarding divorce. Asking your question in Connecticut would e similar to your asking the question in Russia.... View More
My Boyfriend divorced his ex 4 years ago. He was given the house as she could not afford the mortgage on her own. The mortgage is in her name and his name is quit claimed onto the deed. The divorce decree did state that he was to refinance but due to the market drop the home is not worth what he... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Your question is dependent on the terms of the divorce agreement entered into by your boyfriend and his ex-wife. Without that agreement being read the answer can not be clearly given as the agreement would detail rights that could apply here. You also did not say whether the house was properly... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Return to the court who ordered the Conservatorship to seek a change of Conservator. A written motion would be required in a form as provided by the court. Make certain your reasons for the change are solid, such as having proof of improper handling of the Estate or Person under Conservatorship.... View More
I'm paying 100% for the house because my wife is currently looking for a job.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Your question involves a post nup. This is an agreement between spouses that is similar to a pre-nup, where parties considering marriage enter into an agreement that seeks to protect each future spouse's pre-marital assets. A post-nup occurs after the parties are already married and are... View More
Divorce finalized 11.04.14. Former spouse wants quitclaim for $1 and me to sign paper saying he is exempt from paying real estate conveyance tax. Is this okay?
answered on Oct 25, 2015
The full answer depends on your divorce decree. If you had an attorney for the divorce return to that attorney for your answer. Based solely on the issue of whether there is spousal exemption for conveyance tax you would do better addressing your question under Real Estate rather than the Family... View More
I filed for modification of custody and visitations. The parties to that case were: I (plaintiff) and my ex-husband (defendant). On January 5th 2015 Stamford Superior Court (in CT) ruled on the case and I was given full sole custody of our daughter and my ex-husband’s visitation schedule was... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
I assume the ex-wife is acting on her own without an attorney. You can either file a motion to consolidate the Danbury case with the Stamford case and seek a motion to dismiss if her motion is not supported by the rules for modification of the present order. Based on her no longer being married... View More
My wife recently filed for divorce in CT, She is experience significant depression & anxiety, and has seemed to have filed out of malice.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
Mandatory orders go into effect with the filing of the divorce complaint. Based on what you stated you should get permission from the court to sell the house before you enter into any contract to sell the property.
I live in California, I am a college student and have a small income from an internship. My wife left me and moved in with her mother. Can she prevent me from having out of state visitation rights. She lives in Connecticut and is filing for divorce in Connecticut. We have no assets and she does... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2015
The court could refuse out of state visitation. One determining factor will be whether you can afford to pay for the children's travel. There are many other factors the court will look at as well. You should retain the services of an experienced family law attorney in Connecticut to assist... View More
Reason he is not giving me is because i have my husband and a 1 year old daughter and he says that the money is being use for the 1 year old wich i think is stupid of him thats why he stopped hope you guys give me an answer and what do i do?
answered on Oct 20, 2015
There is no waiting period. You can either file a motion for contempt with the superior court family matters or seek help from support enforcement in the G.A. court.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
You should not withhold visitation for the reason you state unless you have a doctor telling you the child is too sick to travel. Be sure you have proof of the doctor's order. If you believe the other parent is not capable of handling the child when sick you need to address that at court.... View More
Married for 28 years. Wife not working. Kids grown up out of state.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
All the things you state may be awarded in a divorce. Many factors go into the final decision of property, alimony, and support awards. You do not state whether the children and your wife live in Connecticut at this time. It is likely Connecticut will not have jurisdiction over your divorce if... View More
Financially or legally for child
answered on Oct 20, 2015
It depends the facts surrounding why you are signing over your parental rights and who you are signing them over to. These and many more facts are needed to properly answer your question. If you are simply seeking to avoid financial responsibility the court will also want to be certain the... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2015
The Connecticut Department of Social Services. If criminal abuse is in question you can also address your concerns with the police.
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