Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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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...
Can I stop paying alimony if my ex is cohabiting but not remarried in Missouri?
In Missouri, cohabitation by an ex-spouse may matter in an alimony or maintenance case, but it does not automatically end support just because the former spouse is living with someone else. The effect of cohabitation usu...
How do I challenge a prenuptial agreement during divorce?
In Minnesota, a prenuptial agreement may sometimes be challenged during divorce, but the outcome usually depends on the facts and the specific legal standards that apply. In general, courts look at whether the agreement...
How do I stop wage withholding after my child support order was paid in full?
If your child support order has been paid in full, wage withholding does not always stop automatically. In general, the employer, the child support agency, and the court record may all need to reflect that the support ob...
Can alimony be changed if my ex got a $20,000 raise after the divorce?
In Missouri, alimony may sometimes be changed after a divorce if there has been a substantial and continuing change in financial circumstances. A post-divorce raise can be one factor that a court may consider, but a rais...
Can an Ex-Wife Keep a Car That Belongs to Me in Colorado?
In Colorado, whether an ex-wife can keep a car that you believe belongs to you usually depends on who legally owns the vehicle and whether it is marital property, separate property, or subject to a court order. If the ca...
Can I Break My Lease If My Neighbor Keeps Threatening Me?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the facts, your lease, and what steps you take to document and report the problem. In Colorado, a tenant who is being threatened by a neighbor may have options beyond simply moving out...
Is it legal for a prenup to limit spousal support to $1,000 a month for two years?
In South Dakota, a prenuptial agreement may be able to limit or waive spousal support, but that is not automatic. Whether a specific limit like $1,000 per month for two years will be enforceable usually depends on the ag...
My Ex Is Threatening Court Over Old Abuse Allegations — Can I Get Protection?
In Nevada, an ex-partner threatening court action over old abuse allegations can feel frightening and disruptive. In general, whether you can get legal protection depends on what kind of threat is being made, whether the...
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...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a vehicle at a friend’s house during divorce?
In Indiana, a spouse generally should not secretly move, hide, or transfer marital property in a way that interferes with the divorce process. A vehicle is often one of the assets a court may need to identify, value, and...
How do I modify support after my child moved in with me full time?
If your child has moved in with you full time, you may be able to ask the court to modify the existing child support order. In Nebraska, child support is usually changed through a formal court process, not simply by agre...
Can I reopen a divorce case if I later discover hidden assets?
In general, maybe. If a divorce is already final and you later learn that a spouse may have concealed assets, West Virginia law may allow some type of post-divorce request to address the issue. The exact option usually d...
My neighbor’s kids keep ringing my doorbell late at night. Is this harassment or just annoying?
In general, repeated late-night doorbell ringing can be more than a nuisance, but whether it counts as harassment depends on the facts. A one-time prank or occasional childish behavior is usually treated differently from...
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:...