Have you tried contacting a legal aid provider in Kalamazoo? Please move quickly because of the appeal deadline. Here is a link to one:

https://www.lawestmi.org/location/kalamazoo.

Legal aid should be familiar with both issues and you will want a local attorney to handle the... View More

You would have to file a motion to change how the child support is paid.

No, it isn't legal. You should contact the mortgage company and the title company.

It depends upon the terms of the property settlement embodied in the judgment of divorce. You believe that there is $86,000 of equity. Perhaps this will be split 50/50, in which case the judgment of divorce should provide for you to receive your $43,000. You need to discuss this with an attorney... View More

You can only assert your rights through court order. Go to family court and see if they can help. You probably want to file for divorce and custody.

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The term uncontested divorce relates to whether the defendant in the case will take action to fight against the plaintiff's requests (found in their complaint) or will they just "lay down their arms" for lack of a better term. A settlement agreement is not binding but is useful for... View More

Depends on what the judgement of divorce says. If he was ordered to pay child support, and he did, I doubt that he has any legal obligation to help cover the expenses you describe.

Your question involves probate and family law. Given the current situation, it certainly would be rise for her to open a separate account in her name only for purposes of receiving the inheritance. Should they get divorced, each parties's assets will be at issue - I certainly wouldn't be... View More

Generally when it comes to a divorce and real estate, the terms of the divorce decree (as agreed to by the parties and signed by the judge) prevail. Usually the divorce decree will state how the real estate is to be split between the parties. The provisions will often set a time for the property... View More

If you are legally married (i.e. have a certificate of marriage on file with the state), then you are married until you are divorced. You may live apart forever, but you'll still be legally married.

You would need to file a motion to enforce the judgement first; then he could be found in contempt.

These would be his stepchildren, correct? If so, they don't come into play. He's not entitled to any set-off or credit, as he has no legal obligation for the support of those children (they're not his biological children).

That depends. If there are minor children involved and your intention is to move with the children, most courts would not permit it without first obtaining the court's permission/order. If there are children and the move would be without the children, you need not remain in the residence. I... View More

What did the Court of Appeals order say exactly? You should consult with your appeals attorney about this to get a full answer, but I can take a stab at things.

ONE way to get your name off a mortgage is to refinance, get a new mortgage and pay off the old one.

ANOTHER would be for... View More

For $20,000 - or a portion thereof - it would be well worth your effort to retain a local family law attorney. You do not want to miss out on this because you made a procedural error or relied on website advice.

The signed acknowledgment as directed on the appropriate SCAO form would suffice. Best practice - especially if you two no longer reside at the same place - is to have a professional process server do it. This will save hassle down the road if your agreement turns into a disagreement and he alleges... View More

You will first need to be sure which county you need to file in. Once that is determined, many courthouses have self-help centers or can otherwise guide you to the appropriate forms you'll need.

Fair warning: you both should be 100% sure that you two are in agreement on everything -... View More

Are you and your ex on speaking terms? If so, you should confront him with this new listing to see what he says. It could be an old card that he thought your name had been removed from, and the error lies with the credit card company itself. If not, you may want to contact the credit reporting... View More

Your question would be the subject of temporary orders issued shortly after you file for a divorce. A lot depends of what is going on, whose house it is, who will continue to live there, what bills need to be paid, and the capacity of both parties to pay those expenses.

Unless your name is also on the deed (I would assume it is if you entered this deal jointly), she doesn't need your consent to sell. Of course, as you correctly point out, your hands are tied as to making her sell the property.

With a mortgage, you and her are in a tough spot. Banks... View More