Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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My Ex Used My Credit Card After We Split — Is It Theft or a Civil Dispute?
In North Carolina, an ex using your credit card after a breakup can sometimes raise both criminal and civil issues, but it does not automatically mean theft. The answer usually depends on whether your ex was authorized t...
What happens if my fiancé asks me to waive alimony in a prenup?
If your fiancé asks you to waive alimony in a prenup, that usually means they want both of you to agree in advance that one spouse will not seek spousal support after divorce. In Texas, people often use the term “alimony...
What are my rights if my ex moved the kids in with grandparents but still collects child support?
In general, if your ex no longer has the children living with them and the children are instead living with grandparents, that may matter a lot for child support and custody issues in Kansas. Child support is usually mea...
Is it legal for the court to impute income to me after I changed careers?
In general, yes — a court in Indiana may be allowed to impute income after a career change if the court believes your current income does not reflect what you are reasonably able to earn. This usually comes up in family...
What are my rights if my ex claims daycare costs doubled but will not show receipts?
If your ex says daycare costs have doubled but will not show receipts, you usually have the right to ask for documentation and to question whether the amount being requested is accurate, necessary, and related to the chi...
Can I get extra time if my eviction notice says I must leave in 72 hours and I have kids?
In New Jersey, having children usually does not automatically stop an eviction or create a guaranteed extension of time to move. In general, the amount of time you may have depends on what stage the eviction is in, what...
Do I have to list every asset and debt in the divorce paperwork?
In general, yes—divorce paperwork usually asks each spouse to disclose assets, debts, income, and other financial information, and it is often important to be as complete and accurate as possible. In a Montana divorce, f...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else may have made illegally?
If you received a recording that someone else may have made illegally, the legal consequences can depend on several facts, including how the recording was made, what you knew about it, how you received it, and what you d...
What are my rights if my spouse is hiding cash income from rental properties?
If you are in Oklahoma and believe your spouse is hiding cash income from rental properties, you may have rights depending on whether the rental income is separate property, marital property, or tied to jointly owned ass...
What are my rights if a neighbor keeps recording my children in the yard and yelling insults?
In Washington, you may have several possible legal concerns if a neighbor repeatedly records your children in your yard and yells insults at you or them. In general, this kind of conduct can raise issues involving harass...
Do I have to split my retirement account in an Alabama divorce?
In Alabama, retirement accounts are often treated as marital property to the extent they were earned during the marriage, but that does not always mean they must be split evenly or split at all. Whether a retirement acco...
What are my rights if my fiancé understated their income before I signed?
If your fiancé understated their income before you signed a document, your rights in North Dakota will usually depend on what you signed, what the income statement was used for, and whether the understatement was a mista...
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...
Do I have to divide a 401(k) if my spouse never worked during the marriage?
In Pennsylvania, a spouse’s lack of outside employment during the marriage does not automatically prevent a 401(k) from being divided in divorce. In general, retirement accounts earned or built up during the marriage may...
How do I make sure my small business stays separate property in a prenuptial agreement?
In Georgia, a prenuptial agreement may be used to help keep a small business separate property during a marriage, but the agreement needs to be drafted carefully and signed properly. A prenup generally can identify the b...