All assets in a divorce are, on the surface at least, deemed to be in the "marital asset pot". However, you can argue (either at mediation or in court) that the house should be exempted due to the circumstances you described. It might be a good idea to sit down with an experienced family... Read more »
You should ask the court if they have templates available that you can use. Many courts do. Also, you should consider contacting your local bar association to see if the offer pro bono or modest means representation. That might enable you to obtain representation for your case at an affordable... Read more »
It is a without children, agreed on divorce. Where do I go?
It is difficult to ascertain what problem you are running into based on the information given. I would strongly suggest that you sit down with an experienced family law attorney who can walk you through this process. May attorneys offer free consultations and can give you more detailed guidance on... Read more »
Always a difficult question because it does involve a financial commitment and often times emotions get in the way of rational decisions when it comes to separating a household.
If the divorce is amicable (rarely), there are no disareements about assets and debts (and your financial... Read more »
My husband filed a petition for dissolution of marriage behind my back on 10/23/2020 and it looks like his lawyer submitted a bunch of stuff to the court. I haven't talked to anyone, hired a lawyer, or talked to his lawyer AT ALL. It shows that a notice of discovery with the "filed... Read more »
It may have been an error by the clerk. You can try to contact the court to have them correct the CCS entry.
Also yes, effective service is required on you in order for the divorce to proceed.
Hope that helps.
Yes. While matters of property division generally cannot be altered once a divorce is finalized, issues of custody, parenting time and support may be modified while the children are still minors. In order to get a modification, you would need to petition the court, explain the circumstances, and... Read more »
Vehicles were not sold before death. One truck was in wife’s name and other was in both. Does the truck default back to the title holder on death of ex-husband or does it still need to be sold and split? What about truck in both names or does it default back to surviving title holder?
If you have a signed property settlement agreement that would be controlling. Ultimately, the proceeds of both sales are split between the wife and the ex-husband's estate.
We have joint custody but she's the primary
She cannot see you from seeing your children if there is a court order that gives you the right to see them. If she is withholding them for an unjustified reason, you may want to consider taking her to court for contempt. You should speak with a family law attorney to get more information on your... Read more »
I filed for a divorce the beginning of oct and he still living here and has stopped paying everything he won’t pay any bills won’t help buying food nothing! He’s not physically abusive Is there a way I can make him leave until we go to court
Yes, you need to request what is called a "provisional order" from the court. This will allow you to have temporary orders put in place while the divorce is pending. You can ask the court to make him leave the house during that time. You should speak with an attorney, or contact your... Read more »
This is to set initial custody child support etc.
You should consider contacting one of the lawyers on Justia to see if you can set up a brief consultation to review your matter. Having representation for a case like this can be very helpful. If you cannot find an attorney by the time of tomorrow's hearing, you can ask the court for a... Read more »
He doesn't show up for court so I don't know if he even knows that he's been ordered to pay me. I am trying to do this without a lawyer since it is so expensive and the money actually is owed to my daughter (for reimbursing tuition) and the legal fees would almost be as much as he... Read more »
You may be able to obtain this type of order from the court, but as you were advised by the judge, you'll need to do it properly, and you will need to be able to prove that your ex-husband was served. If your ex-husband has failed to comply with the provisions of prior orders, he could be held... Read more »
I used to pay the mortgage and a credit card, but he has taken over payment of both and I need to get our decree amended to show this as I am looking to purchase a house and need it for underwriting purposes.
You can file a petition with the court for an agreed amendment to the original order. However, it would be highly advisable that you at least sit down with - if not retain - an experienced attorney to help you walk through this.
Myex filed a protection order as part of divorce dissolution. 14 pictures of sunburn entered as evidence. Have the texts stating I put sunscreen on the kids several times. Just want to show that to the judge. Also is sunburn really enough to keep an active father from his children for almost a... Read more »
If the text messages are communications between the parties to the case, you should be able to admit them with little trouble.
However, the property is in both of our names. Infidelity on his part has caused me to research my potential options going forward and I would like to discuss my legal options. We have two innocent children involved in this mess as well. We live with his parents in one county (the same one we were... Read more »
The issues you raise are complex ones, and detailed answers would require a more in-depth review of your situation. It is possible, once a divorce is filed, to get through the process amicably and with little effect on the children. However, that largely depends on the respective postures of you... Read more »
You should consider speaking with Indiana Legal Services (https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) or the Indianapolis Bar Pro Bono Program (https://www.indybar.org/). If you live in a county other than Marion, then contact your local court and see if they can provide you with information on local... Read more »
I have been unable to contact my son. I don’t have a lawyer yet, but am looking for one. What are my options with finding my son?
Based on the information in your question you should seek counsel from your area immediately.
(home, recreational property, 401Ks, etc.). Minor child just turned 17 years old. I need to start the divorce process. How should I proceed/what do I do? Covid 19 protocol for face to face meetings with a lawyer? I never thought it would come to this.
Based on the information provided in your question it would depend on the lawyer if they are doing face to face meetings or not. Additionally, no one ever is prepared or ready for this in their life, so finding a lawyer in your area that fits your needs is important.
I am unsure how to properly fill out several sections of the documents required, such as the summons and divorce decree section. I would love some assistance so that it is done properly before I submit it to my county courthouse.
You need to use whatever your legal last name is at this time. Also, I would highly recommend that you seek assistance from an experienced divorce attorney. While the courts do allow parties to go through this process without representation, generally this is not DIY territory.
We live in Indiana.
It is not clear what your question is. However, if your ex-boyfriend owns the house outright, he will have the right to force you to leave. Whether or not an eviction would need to be filed would depend on a variety of factors, and there is not enough information in your question to answer that.... Read more »
My friend lived in Indiana. She got married and had a baby with her husband. He didn't want to sign the birth certificate. They are now separated and they have not established paternity (but he is in fact the biological father). Does he have any rights to the baby even though they are married?
If a child is born during a marriage, the husband is presumed to be the father, although that can be rebutted. If the husband and your friend are still married, he does have custody/parenting time right, although exactly what they are would need to be decided by a court.
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