Divorce. We have one kid together. Its deffinately over, but should I wait and let him file or should I file first? And what exactly happens if we were to have only one lawyer for the two of us?
Unless your divorce is uncontested, both of you will need an attorney. For a divorce to be uncontested, you must agree on all aspects of the divorce, custody, support, and division of assets/debts. There’s no legal significance regarding who fileS first. However, the petitioner is on offense... Read more »
That will depend on a number of factors. If the home is considered a marital asset, it would be subject to equitable division. There are not enough facts in your inquiry to determine whether the home would be considered marital. You should consult with a divorce attorney to explore your options.... Read more »
It is discussed multiple times since 2013-2014. Close to Christmas time she tells me via text: “GO check the tape if you dont believe me”. I go back to her numerous times over the next several days-week, asking her if that is really what she wants me to do. I remind her, just a few months... Read more »
She doesn't have to leave the house just because you ask her to. If you want a divorce, consult with a divorce attorney about your options.
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We have nothing together so it’s would just be basic.
You will need to consult with an attorney to determine their individual pricing. For my office, the cost of our services are determined by the extent of property and debts and whether the parties have children together. Hope this helps.
Apparently the fee for mediation is $250 and we are supposed to split it but I think that’s ridiculous since I didn’t ask for mediation, what happens if I refuse to pay my half? And if they don’t do it because of that reason what will happen next?
You can be held in contempt by the judge if the mediation is court ordered.
I completely left my life in Colorado to pcs with my husband and he cheated within the first month of our marriage(I don’t have physical proof because he destroyed the phone I had it on) he physically and emotionally hurt me. He’s currently being investigated by CID (he’s in the army) for... Read more »
We can not tell you what you should be asking for during your mediation without having all of the facts of your case. If you can not afford to hire an attorney for full representation, you should at least consider consulting with one to discuss your options.
My husband is in the army, stationed in fort benning, I am a stay at home mom and only have spousal support coming in and I don’t know what to do about this mediation. Again I’m not really sure what it means and what I need to be doing. I also live in TX now and he is in GA.
A mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method. There will be a third party mediator present to assist you and your husband on attempting to come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce. The mediator will listen to both of your proposals on how you want to resolve the case and then... Read more »
No.
We are still married
If there is no divorce filed, there is no ongoing obligation to continue to provide you with health insurance.
Whether a termination of rights is appropriate is extremely fact specific. The simple fact that she has not been involved for 15 months alone is typically not going to be enough to move forward on a termination of her parental rights. However, that may give rise to a claim for sole legal and... Read more »
My divorce case was settled months ago and the other party was ordered to pay my legal fees “directly to the firm” not through me for reimbursement. The other party refuses to pay and will not tell me their new address. I am being billed over $500 and counting just for the firm communicating... Read more »
Your retainer agreement likely still holds you responsible for the billing even though there is an order for the other party to pay. This is pretty common to protect the firm in the case where, like here, the other party is refusing to abide by the order.
My ex never lived in state and never made decisions. Now he’s refusing to take our children to their activities during his time and it’s showing then they don’t have to honor commitments or follow through with responsibilities.
That will depend on the language of the parenting plan. You should have your final order reviewed by an attorney to discuss your options.
If your ex spouse isn’t paying child support and alimony, we can file a contempt action and ask for an Income Deduction Order.
Married in Uzbekistan. separated for 10 years and wife's whereabouts are unknown. Marriage license is lost. How do you get a divorce under those circumstances?
You may qualify for a divorce by publication. You should consult with a experienced divorce firm to explore your options.
We would need to know more about the facts of your case to provide you with guidance. However, if you are married and want a divorce you can receive one. You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Georgia is an "equitable distribution state" which means that all marital property acquired during the marriage is subject to division.
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It's still on the books, but no one is prosecuting for adultery. However, depending on the issues of divorce, proven adultery can be used against a party in a divorce case.
Credit card company with not take me off the account because he can't hold the account on just his credit. He refuses to close the account so I am no longer linked to it. The balance is zero at this moment
Unfortunately the credit card company does not have to honor the language in the divorce decree. You should have the order reviewed by an attorney for specific advice on what remedies you may have based on the language in the decree.
I have helped with financial decisions home improvement and paying bills. Am I entitled to a settlement?
Not likely. Unless your name is on the property, your voluntary payments toward bills and improvement outside of a marriage will not entitle you to any ownership interest in the property.
Irs rules and regulations states i get to claim him every year because i am custodial parent and he lives with me and irs states decree after 2009 cant be used my papers say dad claim every othet year but nothing about 8332 form irs requires him to have one signed by me i have not done so
If you provide over half of the child support and you have written proof of same, and you are the parent then you may claim on your income tax return, but, if you are audited you have to prove it. Save all checks, written receipts, and all other written evidence.;attach a statement to your return... Read more »
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