16 years of separation my husband files for divorce. He says I must sign and there isn't anything to agree on. Is he right?

I would bet that if he is a truck driver for a union, he has a pension that you should be receiving a share of. Do not sign anything without having...

Do i lose rights to my children if i leave my home and live elsewhere? Is that abandonment?

If you leave the children with your husband, you are going to have to battle him for custody. I would strongly recommend that you consult with an...

You can ask the Sheriff's department if they will escort you to the apartment to pick up your belongings. You can also wait until after he is...

My husband's lawyer refuses to get husband's pension valuation. It's our largest marital asset. He rejected the valuation

Your attorney can address this issue with the court. If your husband's pension is a defined benefit plan and you are going to receive half of it,...

What to do with a jointly run business in divorce if partner irresponsible

Your issues may require the assistance of an accountant as well as a good divorce attorney. If your husband is not capable of running the...

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Is a custody agreement between spouses made during marriage bounding in case of divorce?

If you are not divorcing now, but enter into an agreement now, that could be binding on a court. If the agreement qualifies as a postnuptial...

Trial

You will have the opportunity to put on your own proof, question witnesses, and cross examine witnesses called by your spouse. You should consider...

Is money held by the state when a petition to stop child support is ongoing?

That money has been going to your ex. You need to make a motion to have the support suspended pending a hearing. If the support magistrate...

My daughter was in foster care for 14 months. Is she considered emancipated after signing herself out on her 18th birthday?

You should not be paying support to your ex wife. Since your daughter does not comply with reasonably parental rules, lives with her boyfriend,...

Do I need to continue to pay for co-pays for Health Insurance under Obamacare ? My Youngest Son will be 21 in April ?

Unless you have a signed Agreement that requires you to provide health insurance past the age of 21, you have no obligation to provide either the...