I had an affair that ultimately resulted in me filing for divorce. My husband agreed that was what he wanted. He moved out as soon as the papers were filed. I live in MY house with our three kids. My oldest is almost 13 and when we were all together before he moved out, we both agreed she was... Read more »
What you are experiencing is unfortunately not all that uncommon when divorces are filed - emotions and feeling change, and people's memories of how things were become fuzzy.
There is an orderly process to resolve divorce issues through the court system; and that process is intended to... Read more »
She filed for custody and I sent back the questionnaire but divorce papers still have not been filed yet. I am in Oak Park Michigan. I have been married for 16 years and there are four minor children. My son lives with me. What is my next legal step? I already tried to get the case dismissed and... Read more »
The case will not be dismissed if she is actively pursuing it. Under what grounds would the court have authority to dismiss it? You could file for divorce since she apparently hasn't yet. That should be your next step.
You simply state it in court under oath.
About a year ago, I started to become suspicious that I was being used for a green card. I thought my suspicions were ridiculous, and so I ignored them. Then, a day after receiving the green card, my spouse dumped me. What should I do?
Edit: My spouse just received the green card with the... Read more »
Divorce your spouse and call immigration.
I also bought a truck for him while we were together last week he says he isn't going to pay me back for the truck I've also have proof of that also what can be done
Whose name is on the truck title?
You can get an adultery divorce if your evidence is good.
My ex and I have been separated over 17 years. Living in 2 different states over 15 years. We were married in LA and I live in TX. I cannot afford to file and he says he can't either. What assistance can you provide and what steps should I take next?
If it is a Texas divorce, go to Texaslawhelp.org. You may be able to find an attorney who can do an uncontested divorce cheaply.
There has to be a custody suit filed and a motion for the judge to confer with the child. Technically, this can be done without a lawyer, but it would be difficult. The judge is required to consider the child's opinion, but it is only factor in the judge's decision.
I was wondering what all i can get out of my divorce? My husband was an extremely emotionally abusive person and there has been times in which he was physically abusive. He cost me my job by calling my boss and accusing me of having an extramarital relationship with a coworker. The home and... Read more »
The family code in California has a section which states that all community property is divided 50-50 between the parties.
You can't file a countermotion against any decision.
My lawyer put in the divorce paperwork that he needed to give me a quit claim deed for this property. My ex told me I don't have to sign a quit claim deed because my claim to the property only existed while we were married. Is that true? Should I sign one anyway since my lawyer included that... Read more »
Assuming you mean you want to sign a quit claim deed to him - why bother with the time and expense of doing that? If he wants or needs one - he will ask you. If you divorced in North Carolina and if the property was only in his name and you made no claim for the property then yes, very likely any... Read more »
You have not stated whether there is a divorce compliant pending and if so this home sale unless you agreed to sell same is a violation of the automatic asset restraining order which is stated on the divorce summons and would be a contempt - your attorney can file same and note that the proceeds... Read more »
My husband and I are legally separated and working toward a divorce. He is an illegal alien and has no driver's license. He is in possession of a 98 Toyota Corolla that is in my name, but he is the one that paid for it (while we were married). He claims it is his because he bought it, but... Read more »
Of course not - this is a civil domestic issue not a criminal one - police will likely not assist you. However, if you have a key and can get to it without breaching the peace, you can go get it yourself. You have as much right (likely more right since it is in your name) than he does. The fact... Read more »
In May when I called this credit card company they said I was not on account they could not talk to me and would be off my credit and now 4 months later I'm on the magically on the account. Been spareted since Oct. 2016. Filed for divorce in Feb. 2016.
If you filed for divorce in 2016, my first question is why hasn't that been finalized? Nothing should take that long unless you have been trying to reconcile. Next, with the divorce petition you both should have signed an ATI (automatic temporary injunction), which in simple terms freezes... Read more »
We are living at different homes and she explicitly said I could sleep with other people, which is saved in a text message. Is it possible for her to attempt saying I cheated on her despite having her permission?
Oklahoma is a no fault divorce state so under most situations none of this matters.
The subpoena should have detailed information on it regarding your right to object. However, if you do not have a viable, legal objection, you may be forced to testify. You should consult an experienced family law attorney to assist you with the matter. It is important that you do not ignore the... Read more »
sit down and come to a fair and agreeable parenting schedule, she filed a restraining order against me, essentially eliminating any contact with my son. The court date for the protective order is Oct. 8.
What options are available to have this bogus order lifted prior to the Oct. 8 court... Read more »
It is probably not possible to get it lifted before the hearing. You need to be prepared for the hearing and should get a lawyer to help you with this.
In the majority of divorce proceedings there is an automatic temporary order. This prevents selling, disposing, destroying, etc.... any marital assets. Likewise, insurances must remain intact as well. Even with the temporary order in place a judge may give permission for one or the other party... Read more »
Ex-husband has primary custody in a joint custody arrangement. He and the son live in Louisiana. She was to have sole custody before it was finalized. She let her son (5 or 6 at the time) spend a few months with Ex. He changed the papers and refused to bring son back because he didn't want to... Read more »
Winning a custody case like this is extremely difficult without an attorney. She needs to find one.
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I have tried contacting her multiple ways and she ignores all communication when I ask about our daughter ... we are still married just seperated and she filled for divorce 3 days after the baby was born in may but has not furthered the process, my two sons cry to see their sister almost... Read more »
You should hire a lawyer to assist you with moving the divorce forward and get your legal visitation rights started.
He abused sexually when she was 9.
He fled the state when he was found out and not heard from since except attending a funeral
The bottom line is you need to find your spouse if you want the divorce to be affordable. If you can locate a good address to serve him at, there are several NC firms that can handle your divorce for you for a total flat rate fee of around $395 to $495 depending on whether you need the sheriff to... Read more »
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