Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Can I ask the court to order the harasser to stay 500 feet away from my home?
In Washington, you can usually ask a court for a protection order that includes a stay-away distance from your home, but the court does not automatically grant a specific 500-foot boundary in every case. Whether a judge...
How do I request alimony in Alabama after being married for 18 years?
In Alabama, alimony is generally requested as part of a divorce case, not as a separate informal demand. If you want alimony after an 18-year marriage, the request usually needs to be made in the divorce pleadings or thr...
Can I file for divorce without hiring a lawyer if we agree on everything?
Yes, in Utah, some people are able to file for divorce without hiring a lawyer, especially when both spouses agree on the major issues. That usually means agreement on property division, debts, child custody, child suppo...
Is it legal for my spouse to move out with the children before custody orders are entered?
In Florida, a spouse may sometimes move out with the children before any custody order is entered, but that does not always mean the move is risk-free or that it is automatically okay in every situation. Before a court h...
How do I handle a divorce when one child wants to live with each parent?
When parents divorce and one child wants to live with each parent, the situation often involves both custody and parenting-time decisions. In general, Vermont courts focus on the best interests of each child, which means...
Is it legal for child support to include private school tuition I never agreed to pay?
In general, child support can sometimes include private school tuition, but that does not mean every parent must automatically pay it. In Kentucky, the answer usually depends on the court order, the parents’ financial ci...
Do I have to split rental property that I owned before marriage?
In general, rental property that you owned before marriage may start out as separate property in an Oregon divorce. That means the property itself is not always split just because you are getting divorced. But the answer...
Do I have to divide property bought after separation but before the divorce is final?
In Alabama, property bought after spouses separate but before the divorce is final may or may not be divided between them. The answer usually depends on how the property was acquired, what money was used to buy it, and h...
What are my rights if my spouse underreported the value of their business?
If you are dealing with a divorce or another property dispute in Oklahoma and believe your spouse underreported the value of a business, you generally may have rights to ask for full disclosure and a fair valuation of th...
Can child support be lowered if I have large medical bills after surgery?
In Virginia, large medical bills after surgery may sometimes be part of the picture if you are asking for a child support modification, but they do not automatically lower child support. Courts usually look at whether th...
Does My Aunt’s Husband Automatically Inherit Her Share of Michigan Property?
In Michigan, an aunt’s husband does not automatically inherit her share of property in every situation. Whether he receives anything usually depends on how the property was titled, whether there was a will or trust, and...
How do I update a prenuptial agreement after we buy a house together?
In North Carolina, couples often update a prenuptial agreement after buying a house together by signing a written amendment or a new agreement that clearly addresses the home and any related debts, payments, and ownershi...
What happens if my ex refuses to report child support payments I made directly by Venmo?
In New Hampshire, the answer usually depends on what your support order says and whether the Venmo payments were actually meant to count as child support. If the court order requires payments through a state disbursement...
Can unpaid child support affect my passport renewal?
Yes, unpaid child support can sometimes affect passport renewal, but usually only in certain situations and often through federal enforcement rules rather than the passport process itself. In general, child support agenc...
What happens if my spouse dies before the divorce is finalized in Alaska?
If a spouse dies before a divorce is finalized in Alaska, the divorce case usually ends because there is no longer a marriage to dissolve. In many situations, the surviving spouse may still have legal rights that come fr...