Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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What are my rights if my fiancé did not disclose all their debts before I signed the prenup?
In Illinois, a prenuptial agreement may be challenged if one party did not make a fair and reasonable disclosure of assets and debts before the agreement was signed. If your fiancé left out significant debts, that omissi...
What happens if my spouse says they will quit their job to avoid support?
In Colorado, a spouse generally cannot control a support case simply by saying they will quit their job. If a court is asked to decide support, it usually looks at the parties’ actual financial circumstances, not just a...
What happens if my ex is paid under the table and child support is based on minimum wage?
In Texas, if a parent is paid under the table, that income may not show up on pay stubs or tax returns, which can make child support harder to calculate at first. When support is based on minimum wage, that usually means...
Is it legal for child support to be recalculated every year automatically?
In general, child support may be reviewed or changed when a court order, agreement, or state procedure allows it, but it is not always legal for support to be recalculated automatically every year without any new request...
How do I prove someone recorded me without permission during a private phone call?
If you think someone recorded a private phone call without permission in Massachusetts, the first step is usually to gather any evidence that suggests a recording actually happened. That may include text messages, emails...
Can I Break My Lease If My Neighbor Keeps Threatening Me?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the facts, your lease, and what steps you take to document and report the problem. In Colorado, a tenant who is being threatened by a neighbor may have options beyond simply moving out...
What are my rights if my paycheck is being garnished for child support but the amount is wrong?
If your paycheck is being garnished for child support in Illinois and the amount looks wrong, you generally have the right to ask for an accounting and to challenge mistakes in how the withholding is being calculated or...
My neighbor installed a camera that records audio on our shared porch. Is that allowed?
In Maryland, a neighbor’s camera on a shared porch may be allowed in some situations, but audio recording can raise additional privacy concerns. The answer often depends on where the camera is pointed, whether the porch...
How do I divide equity in a home when one spouse paid the down payment before marriage?
In New Mexico, the answer usually depends on how the home was titled, when it was purchased, whether marital funds were used after the wedding, and whether the premarital down payment can be traced. A spouse who paid the...
Can I reduce child support if I now have another child to support?
In Maine, having another child may affect child support, but it does not automatically reduce an existing child support order. Courts usually look at the full financial picture and apply the state’s child support rules,...
How do I deal with an eviction notice after my landlord refused to renew because of my service animal?
If you are in Iowa and your landlord refused to renew your lease because of your service animal, an eviction notice can feel urgent and confusing. In general, a landlord does not usually need to renew a lease at the end...
Can a court divide cryptocurrency wallets if only one spouse knows the password?
In Wyoming, a court may be able to treat cryptocurrency wallets as marital or divisible property in a divorce, even if only one spouse knows the password. The fact that one spouse controls the login information does not...
Can I ask the court to make my spouse pay the mortgage until the divorce is final?
In Virginia, you can usually ask the court for temporary relief while a divorce is pending, and that may include asking a spouse to help pay the mortgage. Whether a judge will order that kind of payment depends on the fa...
Do I have to attend mediation before a divorce trial in Alabama?
In Alabama, you may have to attend mediation before a divorce trial, but it depends on the court, the judge, and the facts of the case. Mediation is a process where the spouses try to reach agreement with the help of a n...
Do I have to pay child support if I am incarcerated and have no income?
In general, being incarcerated and having no income does not automatically erase a child support obligation in Rhode Island. Child support usually continues unless the support order is changed by a court or another legal...