Your current state is Virginia
Thought the child was mine and found out a year later she wasn’t mine but i still Took care of her
It is difficult to answer your question as you say you signed a "birth certificate." If it was a birth certificate then more facts are necessary. If however you signed an "acknowledgment of Paternity," then under the law you are the "father" of the child and will... Read more »
If you were served with a Judgment of Divorce that is signed by a Judge, then you are divorced. If you received any other papers then you are not divorced. Take the papers to an attorney and ask them to explain what it is you received.
1. I'm told that the court is only interested in dividing assets. Would the emotional abuse that prompted my filing for divorce likely have any bearing on the outcome?
2. My husband has made it clear that he wants to part with as little of our assets and funds as he can. He has no... Read more »
1. The reason for the divorce is generally not relevant to property division.
2&3. In Alaska, mediation is always voluntary. The court will order mediation if the parties both agree it would be useful, but would probably not do so if one party tells the court that emotional abuse... Read more »
Because she has enough credits. Do I still need to pay child support until the actual graduation in June or when she officially stops going to high school?
I cannot imagine anyone being able to give you an authoritative answer because the law never anticipated this type of thing happening. The law is clear that you must pay child support until the child reaches 18 or GRADUATES from H.S., whichever is last to occur. It doesn't cover what should... Read more »
If a couple gets married and buy a house together but one spouse puts more money down on the house for instance from the sale of a home they owned prior to the marriage, will that spouse be entitled to what they put down plus half of the gain in equity of the house during the marriage?
If the down payment can be traced to a separate property source, the spouse making that part of the down payment will be entitled to reimbursement of that down payment. That reimbursement credit will be taken off the top of the sale proceeds (or total equity) before the community's share is... Read more »
My ex falsely accused me of DV the night I escaped. I kept silent and plead guilty because he continued threatening me and because the only witness that could verify was my daughter. I couldnt put her through that. A few months later during divorce, he got sole custody. Ten months ago, he was... Read more »
File for custody.
What are the next steps?
It depends on what may be stated in your settlement agreement or judgment of divorce. I recommend that you bring your divorce documents to a qualified family law attorney to review and advise of your options.
Out the joint account 2 months ago. Sole support for me last 6 years married 3. He had also took the breaker and thermostat so I had no air cond. And after a week gave it back. He makes 90+ per year and per his lawyer consultation to not help me out with bills . Shows ability to pay. I have... Read more »
You need to look for a local family lawyer that offers a free or low cost consultation as soon as possible.
So I’ve been divorced for awhile now but I’m confused what to go off of. The child support addendum originally stated that I paid 50% up to $300 per child for homeschool, and I don’t have to repeat payment if my ex decided to hold them back a year. I didn’t know, but my ex marked all this... Read more »
You should consult with an attorney who can read the documents and give you advice on what your obligation is. We can't give advice based on a description of documents. We have to see them.
Both husband and wife did not have a domicile in DR at the time of the divorce. Now in 2021, he is trying to remarry but immigration states before getting married to someone else he needs proof that one or both needed to reside in the Dominican Republic of which neither lived in DR. Is there... Read more »
The divorce parties have to comply with the residence requirements of the place of divorce in order for that divorce to be recognized by USCIS. In other words, the validity of a divorce abroad depends on the interpretation of the divorce laws of the foreign country that granted the divorce and the... Read more »
Are you the Personal Rep for his estate? If so ,Was there a QDRO? The terms of the QDRO should be reviewed along with the Divorce/Separation Agreement.
He changed the locks. Is the legal
No, it isn't. You need to speak to an attorney immediately about your options and contesting the case.
he signed quit deed at closing to me
What is your question? WA is a community property state, so is Idaho. The property you purchased is "presumed" to be 1/2 his.
You can "prove" you purchased the property with "separate money," but it will be your burden to prove. The fact that he signed a... Read more »
Yes. OCGA Title 9, Chapter 5.
You can start with O.C.G.A 19-5-1, and go from there.
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He had a baby on me he is 1 we have a house together both names on it. He is going thru custody battle for his son now. He lives with us I watch him while he works. I don’t have an income currently because I’m home watching his son. He’s now refusing to pay my car payment that he has been... Read more »
Charged with what? There's nothing illegal about leaving your husband or your home.
Our child will be living with me in NYC since she’s enrolled in a NYC public school. Our child would spend all weekends with her mom outside of NYC. My spouse wants a 50% custody. My spouse is the lower earning parent. While our child will spend 65% of her time with me and 35% of her time with... Read more »
In a 50/50 custody case, the higher earning spouse pays child support based on the Child support standard act as if he/she does not have custody.
The motion was denied even though the parties were separated even before filing for the divorce. The court's reason was "a 102 divorce cannot be taken by default".
What should my next step be in order to get this divorce finalized?
Your next step should be to hire a divorce lawyer so that you don't keep spinning your wheels.
I am the biological mother and allowed someone who is not the biological father sign my child birth certificate. And I want them off
I THINK THIS IS BETTER ASKED OF FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS, NOT CRIMINAL.
IF HE AGREES TO TAKE HIS NAME OFF, MAKE AN APPT WITH A LOCAL LAWYER WHO HANDLES CASES LIKE THIS TO SEE WHAT HE WOULD CHARGE TO ADD TO THE CALENDAR AND PREPARE THE MOVING PAPERS TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT.
The state is Colorado.
1. What specific language should I use on the check to ensure it is her separate property, e.g. 'Jane Doe as her separate property'?
(Has to fit on the check.)
2. Although I'll be sending the check 3 weeks before the wedding, does it... Read more »
You do not need any special language. It does not matter when she cashes the check. The key is that she needs to put it into a separate account in her name only. If she puts it in a joint account with her husband, it will be considered marital property in the event of a divorce.
My domestic partner is a co-applicant on the mortgage loan
From what you wrote it sounds like the domestic partner’s name is on the title. Is that correct? If so, then they would have rights to the home. If you want clarification, consult with an attorney who can review the facts and provide you with guidance.
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