Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Do I have to list every bank account and retirement account in a prenup?
In general, a prenuptial agreement is more likely to be enforceable when both people are given a fair, honest picture of their finances before signing. In Pennsylvania, that often means disclosing bank accounts, retireme...
Can I get divorced if we still live in the same house because neither of us can afford to move?
Yes, in Ohio, it is generally possible to get divorced even if both spouses still live in the same house. Living together does not automatically prevent a divorce. What usually matters more is whether the legal requireme...
What are my rights if my spouse used marital money to pay for an affair?
If you are in Tennessee and your spouse used marital money to support an affair, that fact may matter in a divorce or legal separation case, but it does not automatically create a separate claim for every dollar spent. I...
Is it legal for my spouse to record our private argument in the bedroom without telling me?
In California, the answer is often no if the recording is a confidential communication and your spouse did not have the required consent. California is generally a two-party consent state for recordings of confidential c...
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...
How do I present text messages to the judge at a harassment protection order hearing?
In a Washington harassment protection order hearing, text messages may be useful evidence if they help show the conduct at issue. In general, a judge is more likely to consider messages that are organized, readable, and...
How do I collect unpaid alimony if my ex refuses to follow the divorce decree?
If your ex is not paying alimony ordered in a divorce decree, there are usually legal ways to ask the court to enforce the order. In Iowa, alimony obligations are generally treated as court-ordered support, which means t...
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...
Is it legal for a prenup to protect a house I bought before marriage?
In Florida, a prenuptial agreement may be used to help protect a house you bought before marriage, as long as the agreement is valid and clearly addresses the property. In general, couples use prenups to define which ass...
What happens if I missed two alimony payments because my bank account was frozen?
If you missed two alimony payments because your bank account was frozen, a Colorado court may still treat the missed payments as support arrears unless the order was changed or the obligation was otherwise lawfully satis...
How do I deal with an eviction notice after my landlord refused to renew because of my service animal?
If you are in Iowa and your landlord refused to renew your lease because of your service animal, an eviction notice can feel urgent and confusing. In general, a landlord does not usually need to renew a lease at the end...
What are my rights if my ex is asking for more alimony after I already retired?
In Kansas, a request to increase alimony after your retirement usually depends on whether a court sees a material change in circumstances and whether the original support order allows modification. Retirement can sometim...
Can I get a temporary antiharassment protection order before the full court hearing?
In Washington, a temporary antiharassment protection order may be available before the full court hearing, depending on the facts and the court’s review of the request. In general, these temporary orders are meant to pro...
How do I divide equity in a home when one spouse paid the down payment before marriage?
In New Mexico, the answer usually depends on how the home was titled, when it was purchased, whether marital funds were used after the wedding, and whether the premarital down payment can be traced. A spouse who paid the...
What happens if my spouse violates a restraining order during the divorce?
In Wisconsin, if a spouse violates a restraining order during a divorce, the court may treat the violation seriously, but the exact response depends on the type of order, the facts, and the evidence. In general, a restra...