Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Is it legal for child support to include private school tuition I never agreed to pay?
In general, child support can sometimes include private school tuition, but that does not mean every parent must automatically pay it. In Kentucky, the answer usually depends on the court order, the parents’ financial ci...
Do I have to split rental property that I owned before marriage?
In general, rental property that you owned before marriage may start out as separate property in an Oregon divorce. That means the property itself is not always split just because you are getting divorced. But the answer...
Do I have to divide property bought after separation but before the divorce is final?
In Alabama, property bought after spouses separate but before the divorce is final may or may not be divided between them. The answer usually depends on how the property was acquired, what money was used to buy it, and h...
What are my rights if my spouse underreported the value of their business?
If you are dealing with a divorce or another property dispute in Oklahoma and believe your spouse underreported the value of a business, you generally may have rights to ask for full disclosure and a fair valuation of th...
Can child support be lowered if I have large medical bills after surgery?
In Virginia, large medical bills after surgery may sometimes be part of the picture if you are asking for a child support modification, but they do not automatically lower child support. Courts usually look at whether th...
Does My Aunt’s Husband Automatically Inherit Her Share of Michigan Property?
In Michigan, an aunt’s husband does not automatically inherit her share of property in every situation. Whether he receives anything usually depends on how the property was titled, whether there was a will or trust, and...
How do I update a prenuptial agreement after we buy a house together?
In North Carolina, couples often update a prenuptial agreement after buying a house together by signing a written amendment or a new agreement that clearly addresses the home and any related debts, payments, and ownershi...
What happens if my ex refuses to report child support payments I made directly by Venmo?
In New Hampshire, the answer usually depends on what your support order says and whether the Venmo payments were actually meant to count as child support. If the court order requires payments through a state disbursement...
Can unpaid child support affect my passport renewal?
Yes, unpaid child support can sometimes affect passport renewal, but usually only in certain situations and often through federal enforcement rules rather than the passport process itself. In general, child support agenc...
What happens if my spouse dies before the divorce is finalized in Alaska?
If a spouse dies before a divorce is finalized in Alaska, the divorce case usually ends because there is no longer a marriage to dissolve. In many situations, the surviving spouse may still have legal rights that come fr...
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...