Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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My boss told coworkers about my medical condition. Is that legal?
In New York, a boss telling coworkers about your medical condition is not automatically illegal, but it may be unlawful depending on what was shared, how the employer learned the information, and whether any privacy, dis...
What are my rights if my fiancé did not disclose all their debts before I signed the prenup?
In Illinois, a prenuptial agreement may be challenged if one party did not make a fair and reasonable disclosure of assets and debts before the agreement was signed. If your fiancé left out significant debts, that omissi...
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...
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 happens if the paying parent quits their job to avoid child support?
In Wisconsin, a parent usually cannot avoid child support just by quitting a job. Courts often look at whether the parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed and may decide support based on earning capacity rather...
Do I have to split my retirement account if most of it was earned before marriage?
In Oregon, the answer is often: not necessarily, but maybe in part. Retirement accounts are commonly divided in divorce based on what portion was accumulated during the marriage versus what portion was accumulated before...
What happens if the judge denies my temporary order but schedules a full hearing?
In Washington, if a judge denies a temporary order but still schedules a full hearing, it usually means the court is not granting short-term emergency or interim relief right now, but the underlying request is still movi...
What are my rights if my spouse opened new credit cards using my information?
If a spouse opened new credit cards using your information, you may have rights related to credit reporting, identity theft, account disputes, and possible fraud concerns. In general, a spouse does not automatically have...
What are my rights if I got a notice to vacate after domestic violence incidents involving my ex?
If you are in Washington and you received a notice to vacate after domestic violence incidents involving your ex, your rights may depend on several things, including who is on the lease, who lives in the home, whether th...
What are my rights if my spouse is spending marital money on gambling?
In Kansas, if a spouse is spending marital money on gambling, you may have legal and financial concerns that matter in a divorce, separation, or other family law matter. In general, money earned during the marriage is of...
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...
Do I have to keep paying child support if my child turned 18 but is still in high school?
In New York, the answer is often yes, but it depends on the facts and on the terms of your support order or agreement. In general, child support does not automatically end the moment a child turns 18. If a child is still...
How do I deal with a spouse who keeps delaying the divorce by asking for continuances?
In North Carolina, a spouse who keeps asking for continuances may slow the divorce process, but it does not necessarily stop the case forever. A continuance is usually a request to postpone a hearing, conference, or tria...