Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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How do I protect rental property income in a prenuptial agreement?
In general, a prenuptial agreement can be one way to define how rental property and rental income will be treated during a marriage. For example, the agreement may state that a particular building remains separate proper...
What are my rights if my ex recorded our private conversation and sent it to my new partner?
In Washington, your rights may depend on how the conversation was recorded, what kind of conversation it was, and whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. In general, Washington is a two-party consent state f...
Can a prenup keep my retirement account separate if contributions continue during marriage?
In New Jersey, a prenuptial agreement may be able to help keep a retirement account separate, but that does not automatically mean every dollar added during the marriage will stay separate. The answer usually depends on...
How do I calculate alimony if my spouse stayed home for 12 years during the marriage?
In Vermont, alimony is usually not calculated with a simple formula. Instead, a court generally looks at the whole financial picture, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning ability, the st...
Can I get divorced if my spouse is in the military and deployed overseas?
Yes, in general, you may still be able to file for divorce in Wyoming even if your spouse is in the military and deployed overseas. A deployment does not automatically stop a divorce, but it can affect how the case moves...
Can a prenup cover what happens to embryos from IVF if we separate?
Yes, a prenuptial agreement may address what happens to embryos created through IVF if a couple separates, but whether the provision is enforceable can depend on the facts, the wording of the agreement, and West Virginia...
How do I get an Alabama protection from abuse order against an ex who keeps threatening me?
In Alabama, a protection from abuse order is a court order that may help someone who is being threatened, harassed, stalked, or otherwise abused by a current or former intimate partner or family member. If an ex keeps th...
What happens if the judge denies my temporary order but schedules a full hearing?
In Washington, if a judge denies a temporary order but still schedules a full hearing, it usually means the court is not granting short-term emergency or interim relief right now, but the underlying request is still movi...
Can I request alimony if I left my job to care for our children during the marriage?
In Ohio, you may be able to request spousal support, which many people call alimony, if you left your job or reduced your work to care for your children during the marriage. Courts in Ohio generally look at the whole fin...
What are my rights if my spouse opened new credit cards using my information?
If a spouse opened new credit cards using your information, you may have rights related to credit reporting, identity theft, account disputes, and possible fraud concerns. In general, a spouse does not automatically have...
What are my rights if I got a notice to vacate after domestic violence incidents involving my ex?
If you are in Washington and you received a notice to vacate after domestic violence incidents involving your ex, your rights may depend on several things, including who is on the lease, who lives in the home, whether th...
What are my rights if my spouse is spending marital money on gambling?
In Kansas, if a spouse is spending marital money on gambling, you may have legal and financial concerns that matter in a divorce, separation, or other family law matter. In general, money earned during the marriage is of...
Can I get child support if the other parent lives in Canada?
In general, yes, child support may still be possible even if the other parent lives in Canada. The fact that a parent is in another country does not automatically end the obligation to support a child. For Wyoming famili...
Do I have to prove the person intended to scare me to get an antiharassment order?
In Washington, you generally do not need to prove that the other person specifically wanted to scare you in order to seek an antiharassment order. In many harassment cases, the focus is often on what the person said or d...
How do I revoke a prenuptial agreement after we are married?
In general, a prenuptial agreement does not have to last forever. After marriage, spouses may sometimes revoke or replace it if both agree and the change is made in a legally proper way. In Vermont, the specific rules ca...