Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
Is it Legal for a Judge to Reserve the Right to ask for Spousal Support at a Later Time
I did not check the box for spousal support at the time of my divorce because my ex-husband was unemployed. The judge reserved my right to ask for spousal support at a later time because it was a long standing marriage of 28 years. Now my ex-husbands attorney is questioning whether the judge had the legal right to reserve my right to spousal support. Is there a case where a ...
10/24/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: California | #10833Wife wants a divorce. We are both teachers with pensions, but the two pension programs are different. Hers is w/o payroll ded...
Wife wants a divorce. We are both teachers with pensions, but the two pension programs are different. Hers is w/o payroll deduction and so is a tad less generous than mine because my pension plan requires a contribution of about $160/mo. Question: Can wife take 1/2 of contributions to my pension for the 17 years we were teachers?
10/21/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Michigan | #10669Rights to Husband's Pension after Divorce
If my husband and I get divorced, do I have a right to his pension? Can half of his pension be drawn out as a settlement? We have been married 23 years. My Husband has two pensions plans, one from a position he held for 16 years and his current position which he has held for the last 7 years.
10/20/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Ohio | #10626After thirty years of marriage, what am I entitled to since my husband cheated?
After 30 years of marriage, I found out that he has been having an affair for the last 6 years. I told him to leave and within 2 hours he was living in her house in another city. We have one minor child at home and he just informed me that all the money is gone, after spending a few thousand on furniture, not to mention the limos, wineries, trips, tools, etc. Any recourse or...
10/18/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: California | #10490Which summons would I use for a divorce or anotification of service when one party has been missing?
Which summons would I use for a divorce or anotification of service when one party has been missing for the last 8 years?
10/17/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Nevada | #10443My spouse sent me the petition of divorce and the waiver of citation, there are no children involved. If I sign the waiver of...
My spouse sent me the petition of divorce and the waiver of citation, there are no children involved. If I sign the waiver of citation does that mean that I am giving up my rights and is my spouse able to come back and ask for certain things in the divorce without my knowledge.
10/07/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Texas | #9827My husband and I have decided to divorce real recently. I am currently living in the house until we both see lawyers. He has ...
My husband and I have decided to divorce real recently. I am currently living in the house until we both see lawyers. He has came over while I am gone that are my property. Is it illegal to change the locks on the door since he has willing left. I don't mind him taking some of his things but some of it is marital property and until we see a lawyer
10/07/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Illinois | #9825What is the legal definition of abandonment in a marriage?
If your spouse moves out, signs a lease at an apartment. and gets his own checking account without your knowledge, is that grounds for abandonment? Does this fall into marital fault? He left behind a wife and three boys 6 and under. If so what do I need to be doing as the wife that was left?
10/06/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: South Carolina | #9766Do you have to have a mediator for divorce if you both spouses agree upon everything?
Do you have to have a mediator for divorce if you both spouses agree upon everything?
10/05/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Indiana | #9709What is the residency requirement in Washington state to file for a divorce?
How do I become a legal resident of WA? Is there a 6 month period before I can file? What do I need to do during that 6 months?
09/25/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Washington | #9068