Questions answered by Santo V. Artusa Jr.

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Whst do I do because we are still married and she won't sign.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

You will get a divorce whether she signs or not. Having her sign will speed it up but it depends on the issues in dispute. Contact a local attorney...

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How expensive is a divorce? Mine would be simple no custody or property. Husband had an extramarital affair.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

It depends on if you are seeking alimony or not. If you are not, it should not be costly at all. Contact a lawyer in your county that focuses on...

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My wife and I are getting a divorce because she fell out of love and I was talking to a girl on facebook 1100 miles away.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

Some of it could be hers depending on how the injury award was calculated. You need to hire an aggressive lawyer in your area.

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Can I file for abandonment and step-parent adoption even if he has paid child support?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

If he does not engage with the children you can try to have a step parent adoption and then the step parent will be financially responsible for the...

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Can he reduce the child support?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

He has a high burden to meet as to why he left and is making less money. If it is found he left without seeking similar work here it will be hard...

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Can the father of my child change a child support / custody order ?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

It depends what your court order says. Stick by the court order until he tries to change it and at that point you can bring up all the evidence...

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At a temporary restraining order hearing, can the person who asked for the TRO be called as a witness by

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

Yes but he or she must testify first in order to prove their. The statements made to obtain the temporary order is not enough to obtain a final...

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How do I find an annulment record or if the person presented an annulment record at the time of a marriage in Las Vegas, Nv

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

I would contact the county clerk to find out where these records are and how to obtain them.

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Do I have to follow an order I was never served?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

You need to get the order and follow it until you get another order modifying it under certain grounds. Contact a local lawyer

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Does an immigrant have any opportunity to remain in the US if she divorces prior to two years of a good faith marriage?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

Yes but meet with an immigration attorney in your area to discuss exactly what is needed.

Santo V. Artusa Jr.'s Answers (483)

Whst do I do because we are still married and she won't sign.

How expensive is a divorce? Mine would be simple no custody or property. Husband had an extramarital affair.

My wife and I are getting a divorce because she fell out of love and I was talking to a girl on facebook 1100 miles away.

Can I file for abandonment and step-parent adoption even if he has paid child support?

Can he reduce the child support?

Can the father of my child change a child support / custody order ?

At a temporary restraining order hearing, can the person who asked for the TRO be called as a witness by

How do I find an annulment record or if the person presented an annulment record at the time of a marriage in Las Vegas, Nv

Do I have to follow an order I was never served?

Does an immigrant have any opportunity to remain in the US if she divorces prior to two years of a good faith marriage?