In GA, I was told that spousal support and other financial responsibilities are not on the table during divorce when the married couple has no biological children together.
answered on Dec 3, 2022
What you were told is not true. Spousal support is not dependent on children being born and raised during the marriage. It is the spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay, among other factors.
answered on Nov 29, 2022
It will be marital property. Short answer: don't do it. Get divorced and then purchase a house.
His stuff can I throw it away?
answered on Nov 26, 2022
This depends on what your divorce decree says. Your divorce decree probably gives him a deadline by which to get his belongings. If I were you, I would reach out to his family again with a drop dead deadline and tell him that you will get rid of the belongings by a certain date if they do not come... Read more »
We were divorced August 19, 2022-all personal property was supposed to be removed in 30 days.
answered on Nov 13, 2022
It's possible the property was forfeited and you may be able to get rid of it. You can consult with an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
answered on Nov 10, 2022
You need to contact an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
answered on Nov 9, 2022
The class is required for all divorcing parents of children. However if the decree gets signed without one party having taken the class, that does not invalidate the divorce.
I do not have the $3000 to $10,000 for an attorney for a divorce. He has not contributed to the household since stopping his direct deposit the last week of November 2021. There’s physical abuse, adultery and even a USB PLUG he put in my house at some point with a hidden camera. What do I do? We... Read more »
answered on Nov 2, 2022
You have said that this is a complicated case, but cannot afford a retainer. Your options are to save up to hire an attorney, or you can file the case without an attorney. For the type of case that you have described, your litigation budget should be around $20,000. A $5000 retainer is not going... Read more »
Have a judgement against my ex for over $36,000 in court in GA. He resides in TN. The order states he agrees to pay $250 per month to my local court. He has made 2 payments in the last 2 years. Without hiring an attorney, how can I apply for a garnishment in TN to obtain what’s already been court... Read more »
answered on Nov 1, 2022
You would have to follow the Tennessee procedures to make the Georgia judgment into a Tennessee judgment. Once the judgment is "domesticated" into Tennessee, you can move for a writ of garnishment in that court. The place to start is the Tennessee statutes, more than likely online. You... Read more »
answered on Oct 30, 2022
A notary should be a person not related or connected to the parties. That is not the ideal scenario when thousands of non-related notaries are available. If the case has not been finalized and the paperwork signed by a judge, I would redo all the documents and have a disinterested notary sign.... Read more »
My wife committed adultery. She has been gone since 02/09/21. When can I get rid of her belongings? She had a man that she met on facebook and came & picked her and 3 of my children. She lives in Illinois now. When can I get rid of her belongings?
answered on Oct 24, 2022
You should not. You can file for divorce and the court can decide by what time frame they are considered abandoned.
I am going to file for an uncontested divorce without an attorney. My ex and I have actually been separated for over ten years. We do have two children together, one is no longer a minor. He has agreed to sign the divorce packet if I waive the child support. Is this possible? I know that it isn’t... Read more »
There are 3 children born during my marriage. 2 of them are my husband's biological children and 1 was born after we split. It is not my husband's biological child and he has never supported or raised this child in any way. What do I do regarding that child in the divorce process?
answered on Oct 6, 2022
You need to speak to an attorney about this. It is possible to note the husband has no responsibility for the other child, but it must be done correctly. Legally, all children born during the marriage are legally the husband's.
The monies from the settlement were also deposited into a brand new account and the house bought from that account . The couple had been separated for 2 years already with an order of protection in place .
answered on Oct 4, 2022
Any house purchased during the marriage is marital property. The court can decide to award the property to one party vs. the other or a certain percentage based on fairness. We are not a community property state.
answered on Oct 1, 2022
You need to speak with an attorney about your situation. If you have minor children, moving may not be best. If you don't, it may be possible for you to file and move immediately.
husband had a stroke in 2018 he has never been the same. I know that his mental capacity has changed because of this. I will lose my home. He has said he doesn't care. I will lose everything I have invested in this home. He now lives with his son . What can I do so the bank will approve the... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
You can't make him sign anything. You can request from the divorce court the ability to modify the loan.
I need to know if he Can do this because I’m in treatment & he has done this ever since we found out about the reoccurrence in my bones last holiday season. I’ve been back in treatment since then & this is constant. I can’t argue with him in case he actually does this. Thanks
answered on Sep 25, 2022
The court cannot interfere in a marriage unless someone files for divorce or separation. So, he can take you off his insurance. The fact that he had threatened to do that while you are battling this illness probably tells you what should happen next. You should speak to an attorney immediately... Read more »
No one has filed for divorce yet and we have no children.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Yes. Courts don't interfere in marriages unless a divorce or separation case has been filed.
We were married in Pgh and divorced in Pa. My Ex is a Pilot with AA , he keeps saying it’s almost done, and other things to worry me, I thought alimony ended after 7 yrs . How do I find out?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
You have to get a copy of your divorce decree and / or settlement and it will tell you.
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