You need to make an argument about that. You need to get her current pay stubs and yours. If you don’t have attorneys the judge will have to calculate or you can use the online calculator.

They can take her YTD or her current salary. Make sure to identify the date new CP numbers will go... View More

You probably need an attorney to file a motion to sell the home if it cannot be refinanced.

The judge cannot force someone to give him a loan. You need to ask for an alternative remedy.

The filing fee can vary by a few dollars county to county, but our office generally pays $ 182 for Porter county including credit card fees. There is an additional fee for personal service. This fee is paid by the client.

As for retainers I am personally aware that retainers range from... View More

For you r ex to be in contempt, the Court must find a "willful disregard" of the Court's Order. If your ex is temporarily unemployed and does not have any income, then he could argue that he is not willfully disregarding the Court's Order, as he does not have the financial... View More

You need to file contempt charges(AKA Rule To Show Cause). Go to the clerk of court tell them what you need to file and maybe they have a form. If they don’t, type up a doc that has a similar heading to the others, number your paragraphs and say what happened in one sentence each. Ask for a... View More

You would file contempt charges against him if your order states he needs to take the house out of your name. Sounds like he has bad credit now so you’d have to ask the Judge to order the sale of the house.

This is not a question; a litigant in this situation needs an attorney who will demand statements of retirement accounts, by subpoena if necessary. Both the attorney and client need to feel satisfied that all discovery has been exchanged. In Lake County a “readiness certificate” must be filed... View More

You don’t. Having bank accounts separated is also irrelevant unless by agreement. Therefore, you can protect yourself by agreement only, no other method is foolproof. I would hire an attorney who would negotiate this with your spouse or wait until you have time to negotiate after filing.

Depends on the jurisdiction and court as to bifrication of the matter.

I highly doubt it. A decree has to be issued. If you haven’t re wives the decree either you were unreachable or it was never filed. If in Indiana call the office at 219-508-8607 Tuesday. I’m in another stare call the clerk of the court.

It’s possible. If your spouse lives in the old County you can keep it there, but you don’t technically have the residency requirements for three months after you move. Within the 3 months you could transfer by agreement.

If she is filing a chapter 7 you may be able to enforce the divorce decree language. You will need a bankruptcy lawyer to file an objection to her discharge of these debts. It may be that the amount is not worth the cost to hire a lawyer, but you need to speak with a bankruptcy near you to... View More

Your are always responsible for your own legal fees, absent a court order that the other party is to pay. That said, if the opposing party is not complying with a court order, it is quite common to ask for attorney's fees that are incurred due to their malfeasance.

First of all, most courts won’t let you finalize your divorce until paternity is proven, and that means the baby will have to be born. If he is violent with you, ask for a protective order. That way with the protective order in effect when your divorce is finalized, it will be easier to show... View More

Based on your question the starting point for any divorce is 50/50, unless the parties agree or argue away from it. So there is no guarantee of a 50/50 division of property and debts in a divorce unless you agree to it and reduce it to writing.

Based on your question if they are still married it is community money. If a divorce action has been filed and a provisional order is in place then you might have a different result. In Indiana the starting point for any divorce is 50/50 unless the parties agree or the court decides otherwise.... View More

Yes, you can. It will be up to the court what happens from there.

Based on your question it would depend on how it is done. Paid in a lump sum or in payments it could be considered income. There is the QUADRO Option as well and that may not be taxable, unsure because I do not deal with QUADRO's.

Based on what you are asking the simple answer would be they can be asked for and the judge can order it or not. This depends on the income of the parties and whether her attorney asks for it or not. Furthermore, it can be something that is agreed to before the case concludes by all parties... View More

Child custody is always modifiable if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last order of the court. It would be your ex-wife's burden to show the substantial change. Joint legal custody means that you and your ex-wife are to make major decisions about your... View More