Middleton Divorce / Separation Lawyer.
You should certainly speak with a local divorce attorney. This is an important issue about which you should be fully informed before you divorce.
Please check with an attorney in your county who can give you advice specific to your situation and state law. I can tell you that in Wisconsin there are ways to get a divorce even if you don't have a current address for your spouse. Unfortunately, because I don't practice in your state, I don't know specifics for you but a local divorce attorney will be able to intelligently discuss your options with you. Good luck.
This varies a great deal from State to State. The best way to find out the cost of local attorneys is to call them and ask about fees, retainers, options for payment plans, etc.
I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. I suggest you ask your husband to discuss this issue with the help of a therapist or mediator. It is important that you and your spouse try to work out an agreement that makes sense for all concerned, especially your children. While you try to work a reasonable plan and certainly before you even think about moving out, you should meet with an experienced divorce lawyer in your community. You need legal advise to protect yourself and your children.
Under the circumstances you describe in your question, I suggest you get advice from a local attorney concerning the potential benefits of a pre-marital agreement. The cost of a pre-marital agreement is minor compared to the potential risk you are describing. At least speak with an attorney and ask about the cost of a pre-marital agreement.
It is unfortunate that your dissolution agreement was not more specific. If you and your former spouse cannot on agree on what the terms of the dissolution agreement mean, your only choice may be to go back to court to have the provision clarified. You should seek the advice of a local divorce attorney to help you with what is an important question and one with far reaching financial consequences. Good luck.
You are facing life changing decisions You need to talk with someone you trust and consider getting counseling or therapy before making these decisions. I don't know what you are asking the cost of. You will have to speak with a recruiter to get the details of what it takes to enter the military as a single parent.
You haven't given enough information in your question for me to understand your situation. If you are not living with your spouse, and you want to file for divorce, your rights to your daughter will be included in a divorce decision. If you and your spouse are in contact with one another, try talking about your goals for your involvement with your daughter. Consider mediation as a first step if you and your spouse need help communicating.
I cannot give you legal advice because I don't know your circumstances and I don't practice law where you live but I would say, in general, that you will probably need to go back to court to revise the divorce judgment. You will need competent, local legal representation. Good luck.
At age 13, your child is not in a good position to decide where she wants to live. You and her father should be making those decisions in her best interests. Her father may object if you allow her to go live with a relative. I suggest you retain a local family lawyer for advice on this issue.
