Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Is it legal for Arkansas to intercept my stimulus or tax refund for old support debt?
In general, yes. In Arkansas, the state may be able to intercept a tax refund, and in some situations a stimulus payment, to help collect past-due support debt. That usually means overdue child support, and in some cases...
What are my rights if my spouse has been financially supporting their new partner with marital money?
In Illinois, if a spouse may be using marital money to support a new partner, that conduct can matter in a divorce or other family-law case. In general, money earned during the marriage is often treated as marital proper...
What are my rights if my ex is using the child support case to demand my tax returns?
In general, a parent involved in a child support case may be asked to provide financial information, and tax returns are one common type of document that might be requested. That does not necessarily mean an ex can deman...
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 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...
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 a landlord refuses to add my spouse to the lease after we got married?
In Alaska, a landlord’s refusal to add your spouse to an existing lease after marriage may have several possible explanations, and the answer often depends on the lease terms, the landlord’s policies, and the facts of th...
How do I modify an antiharassment order to add my new address after I moved?
In Washington, if you moved and need your new address reflected in an antiharassment order, the usual starting point is to review the order and any related court paperwork to see how the court handled address confidentia...
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...
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...
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...
What happens if my spouse claims all household furniture is theirs because they paid for it?
In New Hampshire, a spouse saying they paid for all of the household furniture does not always end the issue. In general, who paid for an item is one factor, but it may not be the only factor that matters. Furniture used...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
What are my rights if my fiancé gave me the prenup after wedding invitations were already sent?
In Maryland, the fact that wedding invitations were already sent before a prenuptial agreement was presented can matter, but it does not automatically make the prenup invalid. In general, courts look at the full picture:...
What happens if my spouse refuses to sign a quitclaim deed after divorce?
In Connecticut, what happens next usually depends on what your divorce judgment, separation agreement, or property orders say about the home and the title transfer. A quitclaim deed is often used to transfer one spouse’s...