Am I entitled to 401k if we file legal separation?
A separation does not produce the same entitlement as a divorce.
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A separation does not produce the same entitlement as a divorce.
Testimony in court can not result in a lawsuit that goes beyond the stage of a motion to dismiss - it's simply an empty threat. Similarly, a...
No, there is no truth to such a threat. If your doctor's testimony is honest and the basis of her professional opinion she has no potential problem...
Inherited money is not divisible during a divorce - it's separate property - as long as the money isn't placed in a joint account.
That depends upon the issues involved. And researching case law is great - IF you know what you're doing.
Get a local attorney and discuss your options, then decide on whether it's a fight. it's not just your capabilities as a parent that are at issue.
You would do well to consult a local attorney to discuss this and other issues in your divorce.
The honest answer is that your options are limited. But perhaps a petition seeking supervised rather than unsupervised visitation might be an option.
If it's marital property you probably *do* have a right to it...at least in part. Consult a local attorney and discuss your situation in detail.
Marital debt is part of a divorce case - but under the circumstance you describe it may be difficult to recover for debts you voluntarily incurred....