Modification to end alimony

It is unusual for a divorce decree to not provide that alimony ends upon the spouse's remarriage. I would argue that if it does not say that...

I am a 31 stay at home mom i want to leave my verbally and physically abusive fiancé i have nothing what do i do?

First, if he is being physically abusive, but you have not called the police, you can go to Family Court and file for a restraining order. That...

Child support modification

There are two grounds for modification of a child support order in Connecticut. The first basis (and most common) is that there has been a...

I live in New York state and I'm about to turn 17. Can i legally just move out? Would i need parental permission?

Under New York law, if you are completely self-supporting (that means a full-time job and no financial support from your parents) and are seeking...

Can an ex ask for alimony to be extended if both parties agreed on non modification on the end date, after a divorce ?

If the agreement says that the length (also called the duration or term) of alimony cannot be modified, then it cannot be extended. If the...

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Divorce with someone out of America

You must make a diligent effort to find the missing spouse. If you can find her, then she must be served under one of the international treaties -...

Whats the difference in requirements of a civil annulment vs a religious annulment?

"Religious annulment" is not recognized by the state. You can file for an annulment in Supreme Court on the basis of fraud. But, there are higher...

What you are describing are criminal acts. Take your allegations and all pictures and evidence you have to the office of the state's attorney.

Divorce ongoing in another state on other coast, no money for lawyer - what to do?

The case is filed in which state? and after the case was filed you both moved to which state? and what is involved in the divorce? is either party...

Can I stop paying child support if the person is locked up?

Where the money goes depends on what the continuing payments are for. If the child was ever on welfare, then the state will continue to collect...