I would like to file a counter claim in my divorce proceedings, but I am not a resident of the state it was filed in. Possible?
That's not a problem. But you'll probably need an attorney in the state in which you want to file the claim.
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That's not a problem. But you'll probably need an attorney in the state in which you want to file the claim.
Contact a local attorney and file the appropriate paperwork - either a Summons and Complaint or Summons with Notice.
That depends - how was your child support and spousal support set? Does the reduction amount to a more than 15% decrease in pay?
They are required for administration of child support.
No.
It would be hard to do while overseas unless it is an uncontested divorce...and even that would be more difficult.
No, under those circumstances, you do not have to - unless your settlement agreement says otherwise. But why would you not want to? Presumably this...
Unless it is ordered by the court you are left with a negotiation. However, your attorney may be able to file a motion granting you what is known...
Probably not. Your marriage was terminated with an agreement and/or judgment of divorce. Unless spousal support was included in that agreement or...
If the lawyer has done the work he or she is entitled to the fee. If you prepaid court fees those should be refunded.