Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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What are my rights if my spouse claims the car is separate property because only their name is on the title?
In Illinois, the fact that a car is titled only in one spouse’s name does not always mean the car is automatically separate property in a divorce. In general, Illinois is an equitable distribution state, which means prop...
Can a minor get protection from harassment by another student in Washington?
Yes, a minor in Washington may be able to seek legal protection from harassment by another student, depending on the facts and the type of conduct involved. In general, Washington law can provide protection orders or oth...
Can I get alimony if I supported my spouse through medical school?
In Virginia, the fact that you supported your spouse through medical school can be an important part of an alimony claim, but it does not automatically mean you will receive support. Courts usually look at the marriage a...
How do I include ownership of a family business in a prenup?
If you own or expect to receive an interest in a family business, a prenuptial agreement can often be used to clarify how that ownership will be treated if you marry. In general, the prenup can say whether the business i...
Is it legal for a court to award one spouse more than half of the marital property?
Yes, in Nevada, a court may be able to award one spouse more than half of the marital property, depending on the facts. Nevada is an equitable distribution state, which generally means the court divides marital property...
What happens if a hidden camera video of me was uploaded online?
If a hidden camera video of you was uploaded online, it can raise serious privacy, safety, and reputation concerns. In general, the fact that the video was posted publicly does not make the recording legal. Depending on...
Can I Press Charges for Fake Evidence and Reputation Damage in Georgia?
In Georgia, the answer usually depends on what happened, who made the fake evidence, and how it was used. In general, a private person does not personally “press charges.” Criminal charges are usually handled by law enfo...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
Is it legal for child support enforcement to freeze my bank account without warning in Arizona?
In Arizona, child support enforcement may be able to take steps that affect a bank account when child support is overdue, but whether a freeze can happen without warning depends on the facts and the collection process be...
Can You Sue and Win Over a Parent’s Last-Minute Will Change?
A last-minute change to a parent’s will can sometimes be challenged in Oregon, but only if there is a recognized legal reason to do so. In general, a court does not overturn a will just because family members think the c...
What are my rights if my ex refuses to pay court ordered spousal support but pays other debts?
In Idaho, if a court has ordered spousal support and your ex is paying other debts instead of the support obligation, that may mean your ex is not following the court order. In general, court-ordered spousal support is t...
Is it legal for officers to question me after I said I do not want to talk?
In general, officers may still ask questions after you say you do not want to talk, but that does not always mean you must answer. Under U.S. constitutional law, the key issue is often whether you were in custody and whe...
Is it legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about my child?
In Pennsylvania, whether it is legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about your child can depend on the circumstances, especially whether the conversation is considered private and whether th...
Can a court divide cryptocurrency wallets if only one spouse knows the password?
In Wyoming, a court may be able to treat cryptocurrency wallets as marital or divisible property in a divorce, even if only one spouse knows the password. The fact that one spouse controls the login information does not...
Do I have to pay alimony if we were married for only three years?
In South Carolina, a short marriage does not automatically mean alimony will be denied, and it does not automatically mean alimony will be ordered. Courts usually look at the whole financial picture, not just the length...