Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Can a divorce court divide student loans taken out during the marriage?
In New Jersey, a divorce court may treat student loans taken out during the marriage as part of the broader property and debt division process, but the answer is usually not automatic. The court generally looks at who in...
What are my rights if my spouse transferred $30,000 to a relative right before filing for divorce?
In Washington, a transfer of money to a relative shortly before a divorce filing may raise questions about whether the money was marital property, separate property, or an attempt to move assets out of reach before the c...
What happens if the prenup says my spouse keeps the house but I paid for renovations?
In Connecticut, the answer usually depends on what the prenup actually says, how the renovation money was treated, and whether the agreement clearly addresses improvements to the home. If the prenup says one spouse keeps...
Do I have to go to court if we reached a full divorce settlement?
In South Carolina, reaching a full divorce settlement often reduces how much court involvement is needed, but it does not always mean you can skip court entirely. In many divorce cases, a judge still has to review the pa...
What happens if my ex refuses to report child support payments I made directly by Venmo?
In New Hampshire, the answer usually depends on what your support order says and whether the Venmo payments were actually meant to count as child support. If the court order requires payments through a state disbursement...
Can I get child support if the father is paid in cash and says he has no income?
Yes, possibly. In Ohio, a parent’s child support obligation is generally based on income and other financial facts, not just what the parent says on paper. If a father is paid in cash, works off the books, is self-employ...
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...
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...
Can child support be modified if my child’s daycare ended and they started public school?
In general, child support may sometimes be modified when a child’s care needs change, but the fact that daycare ended and public school began does not automatically change support. Courts usually look at whether the chan...
Do I have to hire my own lawyer before signing a prenuptial agreement in New York?
In New York, you generally do not have to hire your own lawyer before signing a prenuptial agreement, but having independent counsel is often strongly recommended. A prenup can sometimes be signed without each person hav...
Can a prenup cover student loan debt from before the marriage?
Yes, in general, a prenuptial agreement can address student loan debt that existed before the marriage, including how that debt will be treated during the marriage and if the couple later separates or divorces. In Virgin...
How do I value a family business for divorce settlement purposes?
In a divorce, valuing a family business usually means figuring out what the business is worth as part of the marital property division process. That value may affect how property is divided, whether one spouse keeps the...
What happens if my spouse lies on the financial disclosure forms?
In Wisconsin, financial disclosure forms are usually an important part of a divorce or other family law case because they help the court and the parties understand income, assets, debts, and expenses. If a spouse lies on...
What happens if my ex filed for bankruptcy and owes child support arrears?
In general, a bankruptcy filing does not wipe out child support arrears. Child support is usually treated very differently from ordinary consumer debt, and support obligations are commonly given special protection in ban...
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...