Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
What happens if my spouse files bankruptcy during our divorce case?
If your spouse files bankruptcy during a divorce, the bankruptcy case and the divorce case can affect each other. In general, the bankruptcy court handles debt and property issues under federal bankruptcy law, while the...
What happens if my spouse claims the prenup is unfair after 15 years of marriage?
In Wisconsin, a spouse who says a prenuptial agreement is unfair after a long marriage may be asking a court to review whether the agreement should be enforced as written. In general, the length of the marriage by itself...
Is it legal for a landlord to give an eviction notice because my child is too loud during the day?
In Florida, a landlord may be able to give an eviction notice if the child’s noise is tied to a lease violation, a nuisance, or repeated disturbances that affect other tenants or neighbors. But a notice is not the same t...
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...
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...
Do I have to pay for health insurance on top of monthly child support in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the answer is often: it depends on the wording of the child support order and the facts of your case. Monthly child support and health insurance are related, but they are not always the same obligation. A...
What happens if the paying parent quits their job to avoid child support?
In Wisconsin, a parent usually cannot avoid child support just by quitting a job. Courts often look at whether the parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed and may decide support based on earning capacity rather...
Do I have to split my retirement account if most of it was earned before marriage?
In Oregon, the answer is often: not necessarily, but maybe in part. Retirement accounts are commonly divided in divorce based on what portion was accumulated during the marriage versus what portion was accumulated before...
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...
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...
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...