The attorney does not have to be in the same county, but must be willing to travel to your county. The attorney will bill you for that travel time, so it will cost you more than if you get a local attorney. A local attorney will know the folks at the local court and be more familiar with how they... Read more »
When do we start the divorce start date, when were last intimate or when we talked about it last oct 20th
Neither of the two criteria you mentioned has any bearing on the divorce "start date". The total process is too lengthy to explain in this forum. Whether you have to stay in IL depends on some facts that you have not provided, e.g., are children involved? Are you willing to return to IL... Read more »
If your stepmom was still listed as the beneficiary of the policy at the time of your father's death, she will be entitled to the policy benefits, irrespective of what marital problems they were having.
Yes. While matters of property division generally cannot be altered once a divorce is finalized, issues of custody, parenting time and support may be modified while the children are still minors. In order to get a modification, you would need to petition the court, explain the circumstances, and... Read more »
We have no children and the only assets in question are my pension and deferred compensation plan. She has worked full time the entire time we have known each other.
I can't now, or in the near future , afford to hire an attorney to represent me in a divorce procedure. I have done some... Read more »
Here's one of the places you can begin your search:
https://www.justia.com/lawyers/divorce/new-york/new-york-city/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services
In addition, law schools have law clinics that may take divorce clients.
Ultimately, though, if you're working and... Read more »
I was paying 73% of the extraordinary medical expenses for my kids. On 2 November it was lowered by the court to 54%. My ex sent me a bill on 5 November for September and October medical expenses and said I owed 73% since that was what the percentage was in September and October before it was... Read more »
73%. Look at this way, do you want to be the parent who argues over needed medical treatment for the child and who pays it? If you wind up paying more than you think you "should" focus on the fact your child needed care.
Vehicles were not sold before death. One truck was in wife’s name and other was in both. Does the truck default back to the title holder on death of ex-husband or does it still need to be sold and split? What about truck in both names or does it default back to surviving title holder?
If you have a signed property settlement agreement that would be controlling. Ultimately, the proceeds of both sales are split between the wife and the ex-husband's estate.
The guardian ad litem filed no contact order for my daughter and i stating i was mentally unstable and on drugs which im neither and she never even met me i have never seen her or anything ahe just told the magistrate that from the word of my exwife
Do you have an attorney? You need an experienced child custody attorney to assist you. Have you seen the psychological report? Your attorney will need to review that to determine how to proceed?
Hi,
I live in and filed in Gwinnett County Georgia. My to be ex-spouse doesn't want to show up for court since they live out of state. We filed an uncontested divorce with a separation agreement. If they don't show up, would that mean they only waive their right or would it mean... Read more »
With an uncontested case, the other party doesn't have to appear in court.
We have joint custody of three children. I am the parent of primary residence. He pays me $400 a month for three children in child support. My boyfriend moved in and now my ex wants to stop his child support payments.
Every situation is unique and has many factors. I can tell you that cohabitation is a reason to stop alimony payments, but not child support. Those are still his children and he still shares responsibility for their needs. That being said, you should consult with an experienced family law... Read more »
names on the deed and he wants me to sign a quitclaim deed do i have to ?
If he was awarded the property 100% and you were ordered to sign a quit claim deed, then of course that is what you have to do. Is there a reason why you do not want to comply with this particular court order? If there is also an outstanding mortgage (loan balance) on the property, he must also... Read more »
My husband is $10K behind on his son from a previous relationship. I am looking to see how this will affect the out come of how much custody he receives of our son we have together and the current divorce.
Unfortunately, your child suppoet is in line behind his previous child support order. But it does not affect custody of yiur child.
They never lived together she cheated while he was in prison. Nd refused to sign papers when served before .
You can hire an attorney to draft it for him. Mail it to him to sign in jail. Then his lawyer can file it.
Do I have to wait and be separated for a certain amount of months?
You can refile immediately.
The best course of action is to have a consultation with an attorney and then retain one to guide you through the process and file all the necessary papers with the court and represent at all stages of the proceedings. You do not need your husbands agreement or permission to start a divorce.
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He said he doesn’t owe it to me because while we were separated and the divorce was not finalized he was giving me support money out of the kindness of his heart. So we should be equal or I should pay him back for doing that. Is that true?
Money given directly typically does not count toward the child support obligation, but is considered a gift. But it depends on the temporary support order in effect during the divorce, and what the court ordered for support when the divorce was finalized, and how it required him to pay , either... Read more »
My husband and I are separated. He is VERY ill and I'm helping here and there when I can. He has kept the home and all the debts that come with. Some are in my name. If he can't get them out of my name, I was told to just bring my decree to show he is responsible. With him being ill,... Read more »
If you have a debt that you are jointly responsible for, you are both responsible for it. The only way to change it is to get the lending institution to allow a change in responsible party. If he is not working and is very ill, that is not likely to happen. You could sign an agreement with him... Read more »
Do I have to send a request to the court? The mother and myself are in agreement with modifying the support, if it is not automatic. I just need to know what steps to take - i.e. forms, letter(?), etc. Are there fees?
You have to go back to court for you child support to be reset with a new calculation done for the remaining child. By the way, it does not cut in half.
We were talking and I mentioned to him that I thought our time had expired. He proceeded to tell me he wanted my things packed and moved out of the home the next day. I had nowhere to stay. I’ve been looking for a home. He called and harassed me about looking for a home with his knowledge. I’ve... Read more »
There is always temporary relief or as the law calls it pendente lite relief available and you need to seek it yesterday. You are really behind on these issues and he should not have and would not have been allowed to do some of the things he has already done if you had a lawyer and could get... Read more »
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