All i can state based on the information provided is that you have a right to have the dissolution petition and proposed separation agreement reviewed by an attorney. You may certainly agree to anything you actually wish, however you really should have a local lawyer review your facts and the... View More

It depends on whether the inheritance has been received, and where the spouse deposited it, and whether it became marital property. Talk to your divorce attorney or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can review the circumstances of the inheritance and advise you.

The simple answer is if there is no Order in place, either of you could move. However, be aware that you could not file for divorce or a custody in that other state until you have resided there for at least 6 months and at least 90 days within the same county, due to the Uniform Child Custody... View More

Please remember that this forum is no substitute for hiring an attorney of your own. If you do not have an attorney I strongly urge that you get one, especially if you're divorce has been going on for 2 years. If you do have an attorney please pay attention to the advice that you receive.... View More

The answer depends on whether the defending spouse filed counterclaim. If so the two of you can file a joint notice of dismissal under Civ. Rule 41. Make sure there is a signature line for both spouses and the Judge/Magistrate. If the only claim existing is the divorce then it is only the... View More

Based on only these facts i believe you should hire an attorney and file a post decree motion to enforce your agreement. Depending on additional facts not shown like the actual language of the decree a court may order him to take specific action or other relief.

I do not see a question here. Assuming the question is what to do next and that the person asking does not have a lawyer, getting one is the first thing that should be done. The wife in this case should timely file a Notice of Appeal (within 30 days of receipt of the FINAL appealable order).... View More

A house is marital property, and spouse could be entitled to half of the increase in equity that happened during the marriage. The division of assets and debts gets worked out in a divorce, and it depends on many factors. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can look... View More

It sounds like you are having to pay for costs associated with enforcing the order. You may be able to recoup some if the court ultimately finds your ex in contempt.

Debts incurred during the marriage are presumptively marital debts. Parties may agree to treat them differently or in the case of a divorce a party that did not incur the debt may make an argument as to why it should be treated as a separate debt. Factors may include the circumstances around the... View More

This question does not contain enough information to give a comprehensive answer. The answer is going to depend on the precise wording of the Separation Agreement incorporated into the divorce decree and the loan agreement for the financing. More likely than not, you remain responsible to the... View More

This case will be arguable from several different perspectives. The original owner of the property may wish to argue it is still mostly separate property (up to the value at the time of marriage or the revision to the deed). The spouse has an argument that the property is now marital being... View More

I think you may have asked the question twice. You may wish to speak to a supervisor. Also, you should be able to search the clerk of court's website yourself.

You need to make sure the Plaintiff has been properly served. If so, you may ask for an uncontested divorce on the grounds of your counterclaim. However, the court is more likely to treat your next hearing date as a pretrial ahd set the matter for a trial several months out since there are two... View More

If someone files for divorce, they can ask the court to order their spouse pay their attorney fees if that other spouse controls all the marital funds. They can also ask the court to order their spouse to pay temporary spousal support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to some local divorce... View More

The forms can be confusing. Some counties have a legal clinic with volunteers to assist those without a lawyer, and some law schools also provide such assistance. Check with your local county domestic relations court if they know of such assistance that is available, or contact some local law... View More

Your mother's interest in the home could be marital property, depending on how her ownership interest is listed on the deed. The divorce will determine how all marital property is divided, included any ownership interest she has, and some of her equity might be awarded to her spouse in the... View More

Terminating a marriage is a difficult decision to make, even more so with children. If you file for divorce, you could ask the court for temporary child support, temporary spousal support, and for your spouse to pay your attorney fees while the divorce is in process. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2023

With mom being primary caretaker and paying for most things, a likely starting point for any parenting plan will be the standard parenting time guidelines of whatever court the divorce is pending. Would need a lot more information on the emotional abuse part for anything further.

Four months is not that long. Many divorce cases take up to a year. The court process moves slowly - at the judge's pace. Talk to your attorney first, and find out why she won't pass along that offer. Your attorney knows what is realistic and what is a fair outcome for you, and your... View More