Yes. That doesn't necessarily mean they are not working with a lawyer; it just means that an attorney hasn't officially entered an appearance with the court and so to the court, the person is unrepresented.

Can he file? Yes. Will it be granted? Hard to tell. Generally any restrictions would involve the kids.

1) You need to discuss this with your divorce attorney. There are many options available to you, and the divorce judge can craft something in the judgment to make you whole, and sanction your husband if he really did something underhanded.

2) INDIVIDUALS cannot generally charge criminal... View More

The summons is not a court order. You are doing the right thing by now filing for a default and entry of proposed judgment. Once that is complete, you can take steps to get the car back through enforcement of the judgment.

If they are getting divorced, and neither can afford the house on their own, I think the logical conclusion would be to sell the house and split the proceeds.

Download a copy of MC 416 from the State Court Administrator's Office website. That will tell you all the information you need to submit.

No, it will not nullify your divorce. Was it a consent judgment or did you go to trial?

As an aside, being "known for making motions" isn't necessarily a hallmark of quality lawyering.

No. It's standard language. He can, and should, change his beneficiary designations, as should you.

You will need to address the issue with the Maryland court if there is no agreement on the issue.

There's a 60-day waiting period for this to be finalized anyway. Best advice would be to contact a local family law attorney who is familiar with how your court and the judges do things.

He can file a dismissal with the court at any time.

Possibly. He should retain an attorney to look into post-judgment relief.

Interesting question! Have you been filing taxes jointly? As you probably already know, but for others' benefit who may come upon this question, common law marriage is a legal form of marriage in some states. Michigan does not allow for common law marriage, but does recognize marriages legally... View More

Marital assets need to be divvied up in a “roughly congruent manner” during a divorce case. Real property acquired during the marriage constitutes a marital asset.

If the parties can’t agree as to the value of the house and who should keep it in exchange for buying out the other... View More

You should immediately and privately consult with a lawyer in Utah to inquire about the state’s requirements to file for divorce. Many states have a waiting period for new residents before someone can file for divorce. Also, if your spouse has no connection to Utah, then an Utah court would not... View More

The easiest way to correct this issue would be to draft and submit a proposed consent order to amend the judgment. This would require your ex husband to sign the same. Due to the age, however, of the issue, the judge may not agree to sign the order. If this is the case, then you should consider... View More

Quite likely, yes. Once you married, and she moved in, your house became "our house".

A lady bird deed is only effective upon death, and so your wife could only deed out her interest in her portion of the property at the time of death. It has no effect during her lifetime. Even though there is a ladybird deed, a court will likely divide the property interest equally between both... View More

Very fact-dependent, but yes. Attorney fees are possible under a specific court rule, statute, or by agreement. When criteria is met, the request can be made. And it's not uncommon for some attorneys to ask repeatedly when they believe they have appropriate grounds.

No. A verbal agreement made on the record has the same effect as if in writing. Sometimes, there may be a dispute about the fine details of the agreement. For example, if you agreed to sell the house, but never indicated when, the judge will enforce the sale of the house, and if one party asks the... View More