I am going to be moving, hopefully in the next 30 days or so, and his things are still here after continued attempts to have him collect – I have multiple messages that are ignored, some that are saying he will come soon, some saying he doesn’t want any of it. I mentioned to him that at some... View More 
answered on May 6, 2022
Put all of his belongings in a storage unit in his name. Pay for one month of storage. Mail him the key and storage contract by certified mail and keep a copy. This should protect you from damages for wasting his property.
answered on Apr 29, 2022
You should speak with an experienced Family Law attorney. You have to file a rule for contempt—this is typically done in the jurisdiction in which your original pleadings were filed. It’s pertinent to note that in order to prove contempt, there must be a willful violation of an existing court... View More
Also would this be beneficial in some cases?
answered on Apr 27, 2022
At a minimum, context is missing here but I am not sure if I understand your question. That said, unless one is not represented, or the Judge decides to ask a question, the attorney is the one who does ask the question. If the question calls for hearsay, then it is objectionable. If the witness... View More
Nothing was discussed or agreed upon regarding her credit card debt or mine. We had separate credit cards with no joint accounts.
answered on Apr 16, 2022
First, I do not think it is a good idea to handle your community property piecemeal and second, I would recommend that you hire an attorney---or at least consult with a community property attorney-----to see what needs to be done to split up your community as well as answer your questions as to... View More
Ex is claiming that since she is working now that she should be able to claim one of our children for tax purposes. Current child support has my income at 95% and hers at 5%. I pay child support on income that I don’t even make anymore. Court documents state that I get to claim both of our... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2022
If Judgment says you get to claim them, then you get to claim them. If she hires a lawyer to fe for the dependency exemption, then your lawyer can file for a reduction.
My daughter's father and I have a 1 month old. When he met me and started dating me, he was married currently, but I was single. I found out I was pregnant after my 21st f. He stayed by my side until I was eight months pregnant when he left. His wife has been telling him that this is not his... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2022
All the Diatrixt Attorney's Office and ask for Support Enforcement to get them.to file for a DNA test.
I was on child support my child’s mother took me off after we got married I filed for divorce now she is trying to put me back on
Will that grant alimony for his wife?
answered on Mar 13, 2022
A private investigator's..report of adultery may result in alimony if wife 's income is low.
Cop cheating with another cop will not result in termination...but if done during work hours, might.
My wife filed for a temporary restraining order which was addressed on March 8th. The order of the Court was a preliminary injunction. How do I dissolute or modify this preliminary injunction
answered on Mar 12, 2022
If it was heard by a hearing officer then you have a deadline to file an objection to be heard by a judge. If it was heard by a judge, then yiu have a deadline to file an appeal. Hire a lawyer quickly.
answered on Mar 10, 2022
No, it will not stand up. You can have a Post-Nuptial Agreement if you are still married or a Partition Consent Judgment if your divorce is final.
What are drawbacks of separating/divorce?
He wants me to stay with him bc he wants my grades to be better in my online school. he’s threatening to make me live with him so he can constantly watch me do my work. i’m not failing all of my classes so idk why he’s freaking out. but he’s my domicile parent so i’m worried he can force... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2022
At 18 you are an adult and can choose where to live. Until then, you cant.
divorced 2 years ago, community property is not settled yet because my ex refuses to settle. we have no minor children.
answered on Feb 21, 2022
Maybe yes, maybe no. Depends on the purpose; whether it is for rental income from community property, dividends from community property, etc. Have you discussed this with your lawyer?
We’ve lived in separate rooms over 8 years went meet with my attorney and hers now they have me paying her $65,000 for a house she abandoned when I was at my lowest my mom who’s in her 70s had to help me through the healing process and November 9th my wife put a restraining order on me which... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
Your post indicates that you have an attorney----please set up a meeting with your attorney to discuss the concerns contained in your post---your attorney is more aware of your case and situation than anyone who is reading this post for the first time---plus, you are paying him, so get his advice... View More
My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting, which has caused a lot of strain on our marriage. We are considering divorce, and both very much love this child and still want to adopt and have shared custody. How would it affect our adoption proceedings if we were to file divorce before... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Before you or he files, you need to do several things:
1) if he makes more than you do, you need to get your hands on as many assets as you can which means emptying bank accounts and applying for credit cards while you can still claim combined family income,
2) if he makes more than... View More
She has since given it to squatters and taken it off the market. We were supposed to have an escrow account made for when it sold. Because of my TRO I have not been there and the realtor says it’s in such bad shape all the time she can’t even show it. How can I prove she abandoned the home and... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2022
Get the realtor to write a letter that she can't show it and get a friend to drive by and take pictures.
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Are you talking about a child support or spousal support order?
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Spouses have the obligation to financially support each other.
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