Do I have to file separation papers before I move out? What is "abandonment"?

Abandonment is leaving your spouse without justification. There is no legal requirement that you file separation papers before departing, however...

Do I have to file separation papers before I move out? What is "abandonment"?

Abandonment is leaving your spouse without justification. There is no legal requirement that you file separation papers before departing, however...

Is there a staute of limitations?

That may be a limitation of your plan. You should consult a local divorce attorney to discuss whether your QDRO was properly drafted.

Is a Panamanian divorce valid in NY state?

Yes it would be valid. No there are no special requirements.

My son's father is claiming that I violated the courts order for visitation but he had none.

The test as to whether there can be a revision of the order is whether there has been a substantial change in circumstances and whether any...

South Carolina Common-Law Marriage: Is my mother and father still married?

If they filed taxes as married between 1989 and 1998, then they presumably are still married. The 1998 marriage would be voidable.

If the father is the custodial parent can the mother get custody ?

The first answer touches on the real problem here: a four year old will be starting school very quickly, and two weeks in one town, two weeks in...

Adultery while separted in SC.

It's not clear whether you were legally separated or just physically apart. But in any event you should consult with a local divorce attorney and...

Am I entitled to review my Kansas divorce decree before it is final?

Of course.

If he is actually living with another woman and claiming she is his wife, it's unlikely that you'll need him to sign any divorce papers. You can...

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