Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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How do I handle a divorce when one child wants to live with each parent?
When parents divorce and one child wants to live with each parent, the situation often involves both custody and parenting-time decisions. In general, Vermont courts focus on the best interests of each child, which means...
What happens if my spouse is served divorce papers but never responds?
In Delaware, if a spouse is properly served with divorce papers and does not respond, the case may still continue without that spouse actively participating. In many situations, the filing spouse may ask the court to mov...
Is it legal for my spouse to stop paying rent on our apartment after moving out?
In Hawaii, the answer usually depends on whose name is on the lease, what the lease says, and whether the spouse who moved out is still legally responsible for the rent. If both spouses signed the lease, moving out by it...
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 are my rights if my spouse is using the children to pressure me into a settlement?
If your spouse is using the children to pressure you into a settlement, that behavior may matter in a Kansas family law case, but the legal effect depends on the facts. In general, courts are concerned with the best inte...
How do I get divorced if my spouse is incarcerated?
In Iowa, you can generally file for divorce even if your spouse is incarcerated. Incarceration does not, by itself, prevent a divorce, but it can affect how the case moves forward, especially when it comes to serving pap...
What are my rights if my spouse gave away marital property to relatives before filing?
If you are in Oklahoma and your spouse gave away marital property to relatives before filing for divorce, you may have rights under the state’s general property-division rules. In many divorce cases, a court can look at...
How do I get temporary child custody orders while the divorce is still pending?
In North Carolina, temporary child custody orders are often requested when parents need a court order about where a child will live, who makes decisions, and how parenting time will work while a divorce is still pending....
Do I have to separate for a certain number of months before filing for divorce in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, there is not always a strict waiting period that prevents a person from filing for divorce right away. In general, a spouse may be able to file before the parties have lived apart for any particular numb...
Do I have to prove cheating to get divorced in a no-fault state in New York?
In general, no. In New York, you usually do not have to prove cheating to get a divorce. New York allows no-fault divorce, which means a spouse can typically seek a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of the marr...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
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 sue if a dog bit my child at daycare?
Yes, a lawsuit may be possible in some situations, but the answer depends on the facts and on Wyoming law. In general, a dog bite claim after an incident at daycare may involve more than one possible legal theory, includ...
How do I handle a dog bite claim involving a child who was playing with the dog?
In New Mexico, a dog bite claim involving a child who was playing with the dog is usually handled by looking closely at the facts, the child’s age, the dog owner’s conduct, and how the injury happened. When a child is in...
Can I sue for defamation if someone falsely says online that I have an STD?
In Missouri, a false online statement that you have an STD may sometimes support a defamation claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, a defamation claim requires a false statement of fact, publication to a third...