Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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How do I enforce alimony when my ex moved overseas?
If your ex moved overseas, enforcing alimony can become more complicated, but it is not always impossible. In general, the first question is whether a North Carolina court still has authority over the divorce or support...
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...
How do I protect an inheritance I expect to receive after marriage?
In Massachusetts, people often ask how to keep an expected inheritance separate after they get married. In general, an inheritance may be treated differently from marital property, but the outcome can depend on how the m...
Is it legal for alimony to continue after my ex starts receiving Social Security retirement?
In Nevada, it is generally possible for spousal support, often called alimony, to continue even after an ex starts receiving Social Security retirement benefits. The fact that a former spouse begins collecting retirement...
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...
Can I get child support if the father is paid in cash and says he has no income?
Yes, possibly. In Ohio, a parent’s child support obligation is generally based on income and other financial facts, not just what the parent says on paper. If a father is paid in cash, works off the books, is self-employ...
Is it legal for a spouse to file for divorce just to stop an immigration sponsorship?
In general, a spouse may be able to file for divorce even if the timing affects an immigration sponsorship, because divorce is usually a state-law family-law matter. But that does not mean a person can use divorce as a t...
Is it legal for the court to impute income to me after I changed careers?
In general, yes — a court in Indiana may be allowed to impute income after a career change if the court believes your current income does not reflect what you are reasonably able to earn. This usually comes up in family...
How do I modify child support in Alabama after losing my job?
If you lose your job in Alabama, you may be able to ask the court to modify your child support order if the loss creates a material change in circumstances. In general, child support does not change automatically just be...
What are my rights if the prenup was drafted only by my spouse’s lawyer?
If your spouse’s lawyer drafted the prenup, that fact alone does not automatically make the agreement invalid. In general, a premarital agreement can still be enforceable if both people signed it voluntarily, had a fair...
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...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
How do I know whether a conversation counts as confidential under California Penal Code 632?
Under California Penal Code 632, whether a conversation counts as confidential usually depends on the setting, the participants, and whether anyone involved reasonably expected privacy. In general, the law is aimed at pr...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else made illegally under Penal Code 632?
In California, receiving a recording that someone else may have made illegally can create legal risk, but the exact consequences usually depend on what you knew, how you got the recording, and how you used it. Penal Code...
What are my rights if my spouse transferred money to a foreign bank account?
If your spouse transferred money to a foreign bank account, you may have several possible concerns, especially if you are in Tennessee and the money came from marital funds. In general, money earned during the marriage a...