Am I entitled to half the equity in our home after 25 yrs of marriage if my name is not on the loan?

The name on the loan is not the important thing. You should discuss how the house was purchased and paid for with a local attorney.

By filing in the state in which you are now a resident and having him served. Consult a local attorney for help!

After a divorce in Indian court through settlement. can husband obtain the same divorce in NJ court as well if he filed befor?

That doesn't make sense. If he's divorced in India, he's divorced here. No need for a second divorce.

Can an international student divorce his wife in the Philippines from the U.S.?

If he meets the residency requirement, yes he can - but service of process may prove difficult.

Can divorce papers that were never filed for finel judgement be signed and dated back at time of when divorce should have been?

What you should do is take whatever papers were signed to a local attorney and have them reviewed. If there is a settlement agreement that may be...

My husband and I are filing for divorce ourselves. I need to know what other forms need to be filed along with the Answer form?

This is one of the reasons why a consultation with a local attorney is a good idea. If he sent you the Complaint - how did he do it? Was there an...

Can I make my husband pay for a divorce attorney for me since he is the one wanting and started the divorce process?

That's a reasonable approach - and if he has all the money many courts will order that he pay for both lawyers. You should contact local attorneys...

Can I move out of our home and not have it used against me in court during the divorce settlement?

In order to protect your rights you should consult a local attorney even though you say you don't want a divorce. The fact is that if he wants one...

How often do judges actually dismiss divorce cases?

It can happen - particularly if the documents are improperly prepared or if the testimony indicates a problem. That's why having a local attorney...

Can you file for a divorce without a lawyer in SC if you have a child?

You can. But it may not be a good idea to do so.