Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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How do I divide a pension that was earned partly before and partly during marriage?
In Minnesota, a pension that was earned partly before marriage and partly during marriage is usually treated as a mix of nonmarital and marital property. In general, the portion earned before the marriage may be consider...
How do I prove an inheritance should not be divided in equitable distribution?
In Georgia, the basic question is usually whether the inherited property can be traced as separate property rather than marital property. In general, an inheritance received by one spouse may stay that spouse’s separate...
What happens if my ex moved to another state and stopped paying court ordered support?
If your ex moved to another state and stopped paying court-ordered support, the support order usually does not disappear just because the other parent crossed state lines. In general, a Michigan support order may still b...
What are my rights if my child was injured at daycare because staff were not watching?
If a child is injured at daycare because staff were not watching, the parents or guardians may have several possible legal and practical rights, depending on what happened and what Alabama law applies. In general, a dayc...
Can I sue my landlord if I found a hidden camera inside my bedroom smoke detector?
If you found a hidden camera inside a smoke detector in your bedroom, that can raise very serious privacy and safety concerns. In California, a landlord generally is not allowed to secretly record a tenant in a private a...
Is it legal for the court to count overtime when calculating child support?
In Nevada, overtime may be included when a court calculates child support, but it is not automatic in every case. Courts usually look at the parent’s income as a whole and may consider overtime if it is regular, dependab...
Is it legal for my spouse to remove jewelry and collectibles from the home before appraisal?
In Arkansas, the answer usually depends on what the items are, who owns them, and whether a divorce or separation is already underway. If the jewelry or collectibles are marital property, a spouse generally may not treat...
My ex took the furniture we bought together when moving out. Is this theft or civil court?
In Wisconsin, the answer usually depends on ownership, intent, and how the furniture was being used or handled before the move. If both of you owned the furniture together, the situation may be treated as a property disp...
What happens if my spouse refuses to turn over bank statements in divorce discovery?
In a Colorado divorce, refusing to turn over bank statements during discovery can create serious problems for the noncooperative spouse. Discovery is the part of the case where each side usually exchanges financial infor...
Can I file an antiharassment order against a neighbor who bangs on my walls every night and screams threats?
In Washington, you may be able to ask a court for an antiharassment order if a neighbor’s conduct fits the legal definition of harassment. In general, that kind of order is used to address a course of conduct that seriou...
What happens if my spouse lies on the financial disclosure forms?
In Wisconsin, financial disclosure forms are usually an important part of a divorce or other family law case because they help the court and the parties understand income, assets, debts, and expenses. If a spouse lies on...
Can I take a daycare to small claims court for charging me after I withdrew my child?
In Arizona, you may be able to take a daycare to small claims court if you believe the daycare charged you money it was not entitled to collect after you withdrew your child. Whether that is a good fit usually depends on...
How do I collect if I win a $1,200 small claims judgment and the business still refuses to pay?
If you win a small claims judgment in South Dakota and the business still does not pay, the judgment does not usually collect itself. A court judgment is a legal debt, but you generally still have to take collection step...
What are my rights if someone keeps leaving notes on my windshield saying they are watching me?
If someone keeps leaving notes on your windshield saying they are watching you, that can be frightening and may be legally significant. In general, you may have rights related to unwanted contact, harassment, stalking, t...
What happens if my ex refuses to reimburse childcare costs within 30 days like the order says?
In Wisconsin, if a court order says your ex must reimburse childcare costs within 30 days and they do not pay, that usually means the payment is past due under the order. The order itself does not automatically collect t...