Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Can I request back child support if the father was not listed on the birth certificate?
In Virginia, the fact that a father was not listed on the birth certificate does not necessarily prevent a child support claim. In general, child support depends on legal parentage, not only on what appears on a birth ce...
Do I have to pay child support if we share custody exactly 50/50?
In South Carolina, sharing custody exactly 50/50 does not automatically mean that neither parent pays child support. Child support is usually based on more than just the number of overnights each parent has. Courts typic...
What happens if we lost the signed original copy of our prenuptial agreement?
If you lost the signed original copy of a prenuptial agreement, that does not always mean the agreement is automatically gone or unenforceable. In general, a court may still consider other evidence of the agreement’s exi...
Can I request supervised visitation if my spouse has been unsafe with the kids?
In Missouri, you can generally ask a family court to limit parenting time or require supervised visitation if you believe a parent has been unsafe with the children. That request is usually made as part of a custody, par...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
What happens if I was ordered to pay support based on a job I no longer have?
If your child support or spousal support order was based on income from a job you no longer have, the order usually does not change automatically. In general, the existing order stays in place until it is modified by the...
Is it legal for Arkansas to intercept my stimulus or tax refund for old support debt?
In general, yes. In Arkansas, the state may be able to intercept a tax refund, and in some situations a stimulus payment, to help collect past-due support debt. That usually means overdue child support, and in some cases...
How do I handle a private investigator who recorded my conversation through an open window?
In general, a private investigator recording a conversation through an open window can raise several legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the facts and on Washington law. The most important questions are usual...
What are my rights if my spouse emptied our savings account right after I asked for a divorce?
In Illinois, the fact that a spouse emptied a savings account soon after a divorce request can raise serious legal issues, but the legal effect depends on who owned the account, where the money came from, and what a cour...
Do I have to get consent if the conversation happened on speakerphone with other people nearby?
In California, the answer may depend on whether the conversation was being recorded or otherwise intercepted, and on whether the people involved had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Speakerphone use by itself does no...
What happens if my ex claims disability but posts online about working side jobs?
If an ex says they are disabled but posts online showing side jobs, that may raise questions about whether their public statements, finances, or ability to work are consistent with the disability claim. In general, onlin...
How do I protect myself if my spouse is using our joint credit card after separation?
If your spouse is using a joint credit card after separation, the main issue is that both cardholders may still be responsible for the account balance, depending on the account terms and the facts. In general, separation...
Is it criminal damage to property if I smashed my ex’s phone during an argument?
In Minnesota, smashing someone else’s phone during an argument may be treated as criminal damage to property if the phone belonged to your ex and you did not have permission to destroy it. In general, intentionally damag...
How do I revoke a prenuptial agreement after we are married?
In general, a prenuptial agreement does not have to last forever. After marriage, spouses may sometimes revoke or replace it if both agree and the change is made in a legally proper way. In Vermont, the specific rules ca...
Is it legal for a landlord to ban guests from staying overnight?
In general, a landlord may be able to limit or regulate overnight guests through the lease, house rules, or occupancy policies, but a complete ban is not always treated the same way in every situation. In North Dakota, t...