When a child turns 16 after a divorce, can they choose at that age who they want to live with without going back to court?
As a child grows older the judge tends to listen to the child more - but the child's reasoning is often important.
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As a child grows older the judge tends to listen to the child more - but the child's reasoning is often important.
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Yes.
Which states are involved may make a difference.
If you don't get a copy of a valid policy seek enforcement through the court.
There is no such thing as a poor man's divorce.
He can ask. But it's not likely he'll be reimbursed, unless the wife has unusually incompetent counsel or the deal is wonderful for her otherwise....
Legal separation requires a separation agreement - a document almost identical to a settlement agreement in a divorce. It's filed with the county...
Years. There's no advantage to the cruel/inhumane. Fighting over silly stuff can drag a divorce out for quite some time.
That's not enough information on which to base an answer. You should consult an attorney and discuss the finances of the marriage in detail.