Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Is it legal for my spouse to delay divorce to increase the value of assets they may receive?
In general, a spouse may not be allowed to use delay tactics in a divorce if the delay is part of bad faith conduct meant to manipulate the value or division of marital assets. That said, simply taking time to negotiate,...
How do I enforce alimony when my ex moved overseas?
If your ex moved overseas, enforcing alimony can become more complicated, but it is not always impossible. In general, the first question is whether a North Carolina court still has authority over the divorce or support...
How do I deal with a spouse who keeps delaying the divorce by asking for continuances?
In North Carolina, a spouse who keeps asking for continuances may slow the divorce process, but it does not necessarily stop the case forever. A continuance is usually a request to postpone a hearing, conference, or tria...
Is it legal for a spouse to file for divorce just to stop an immigration sponsorship?
In general, a spouse may be able to file for divorce even if the timing affects an immigration sponsorship, because divorce is usually a state-law family-law matter. But that does not mean a person can use divorce as a t...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
My Ex Is Threatening Court Over Old Abuse Allegations — Can I Get Protection?
In Nevada, an ex-partner threatening court action over old abuse allegations can feel frightening and disruptive. In general, whether you can get legal protection depends on what kind of threat is being made, whether the...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
Can I request supervised visitation if my spouse has been unsafe with the kids?
In Missouri, you can generally ask a family court to limit parenting time or require supervised visitation if you believe a parent has been unsafe with the children. That request is usually made as part of a custody, par...
Is it legal for my spouse to move money from a joint account into a separate account before divorce?
In Florida, a spouse moving money from a joint account into a separate account before divorce is not automatically illegal. In many families, both spouses may have access to a joint account, and either spouse may technic...
Landlord says my emotional support animal letter is “from the internet” and denied it. What should I do?
If you are in New Jersey and your landlord says your emotional support animal, or ESA, letter is “from the internet” and refuses to accept it, the main issue is usually whether the landlord had a lawful basis to question...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
Is it legal for a prenup to protect a house I bought before marriage?
In Florida, a prenuptial agreement may be used to help protect a house you bought before marriage, as long as the agreement is valid and clearly addresses the property. In general, couples use prenups to define which ass...
Do I have to pay alimony if my former spouse is living with a new partner?
In Pennsylvania, a former spouse’s living situation with a new partner may matter, but it does not automatically end alimony in every case. The legal effect often depends on what kind of support is being paid, what the c...
How do I report a possible Penal Code 632 violation to law enforcement?
In California, a possible Penal Code 632 violation is usually reported to local law enforcement, such as city police or the county sheriff’s department, depending on where the conduct happened. If the recording involves...
Is it legal for my spouse to contact my employer about the divorce?
In general, a spouse may contact your employer about a divorce, but that does not always mean the contact is harmless or proper. In Hawaii, as in other states, whether the contact is lawful usually depends on what the sp...