Who would be responsible for drop off and pick up of kid?: When my ex and I divorced in 2016 we lived in the same city so it was never an issue. She moved about 50 miles away in 2017 and we shared responsibility in dropping off and picking up (mainly I did the dropping off and picking up). In 2018 i ended up moving closer to my ex so this was no longer an issue. just recently my ex moved again about 60 miles away. I do not think its fair for that to be all on me and she will not budge and now I am missing time from my kid.
Paul’s answer: The terms of your custody order will govern whose responsibility it is for exchanges. If it does not, you can either file a motion with the Court asking it to specify how exchanges are to be made or you can try to work it out with the child's mother. Otherwise, you'rer going to end up where you are now.
Me and my wife are divorcing. I had to purchase my SUV in her name when all was good with us.:
I have been responsible for each and every aspect financially. I still cannot qualify to take over loan with the finance company. Can we write a mutual agreement for her to release all interest in vehicle and equity in it and give it to me? There is only about $5000 remaining on balance. I have written out a pretty thorough draft of the agreement which states every detail of vehicle, loan and her release of ALL interest in vehicle. I also included signature lines for her, I and a notary public.
Please let me know if this would be legally binding even though the loan will remain in her name. Answer why or why not please. And what to be sure to add or remove in contract. Thank you sooo much.
It also states she will sign of title when finance company give her the pink.
Paul’s answer: Yes and no. In the context of a divorce there are two relationships of which you should be aware. The first is the relationship between you, your wife, and your creditors. The second is between you, your wife, and the court. Since your creditors are not a party to divorce, the court cannot order them to do anything. So contractual obligations you and your wife have with your creditors are binding on the two of you and the court cannot interfere. However, the court can order either of you to pay the debt if it thinks appropriate regardless of the contract. If you and your wife agree that you will assume the debt on the vehicle then the court will order you to do it. The problem is that such order is not binding on your creditors and if you fail to make a payment, the creditors will look to your wife if she is contractually liable.
Can a parent keep a kid from the other?: My mom has full custody and I'm 16, my mom says as long as I live under her roof my dad will not be in my life. He has never been in my life.
Paul’s answer: This question could not be answered without knowing additional information, including, but not limited to, is there a court action pending, are there any orders made, has law enforcement been involved, has any child or parent been the victim of domestic violence, etc. You will have to consult an attorney for a thorough investigation into the facts of your case in order to answer your question accurately as it is very factually dependent.