Is it recommended to ask for a substitution of the judge?:
I filed for divorce almost two years ago. I had two attorneys representing me during this time, and currently, I just filed to represent myself because I cannot afford to pay any more after I spent $35,000. My case has not advanced at all. The parenting plan was signed by the court a year ago. My husband never followed the plan. His salary is twice as my salary. Even if sanctions and motions for attorney fees, temporary child support, and spousal maintenance were filed with the court, nothing was done. Also, my husband lied in the financial affidavit, I hired a forensic accountant, I paid for the fees and then he admitted he lied, I still had not received any financial relief. It has been almost 2 yrs. How much longer can this be allowed by the court? I start to believe there is bias in this court.
J.’s answer: It is not really a question of whether seeking a Substitution is recommended. It is one of whether it is permitted. Typically, and unless you can clearly establish bias, substitutions are not allowed if a judge has already made a substantive ruling in the case. In your situation, it sounds like the judge has made more than one such ruling.
What should I do to put my name in the title of the house that my husband and I bought 18 years ago I was the one who put 15000?: We do have many problems , we split a couple of times now we don't have a good relationship we sleep in separate beds , he refuses to add my name in the house's title even though I was the one put the money, I am not in the mortgage either but I give $600 very month for the mortgage payments , we are considering a divorce he is treating me with let me go without any considerations, our situation is getting worse every time I tried to make him understand that the house belongs to both of us not just to him .
J.’s answer: Based upon the facts that you have provided, your home is a marital asset, and you have the same rights to it in a divorce even though you are not on title.
While modify a previous child support order,
Child support balance calculation start from motion filing date or motion granted :
I filed a motion for modification,
I was paying some amount of previous order,
Motion for modification granted after being filed about a year later.
Child support division ask for balances from previous order date till motion for modification granted, i ask for recalculate till motion for modification filed date.
While modify a previous child support order,
Child support balance calculation start from motion filing date or motion granted ?
Any law to read on this issue will be appreciated
J.’s answer: The court has discretion to make its modification award retroactive to the date that the motion to modify was filed - NOT retroactive to the date of the last support Order.