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DIVORCE AND PROPERTY DIVISION

Susan's answer | Answered on April 02, 2016

you may be able to compel him to provide information. see an attorney and discuss how to obtain information through the 'discovery of evidence'...

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My spouse and I have agreed and signed a pre-divorce negotiation. She is refusing to follow agreement. What are my options?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

Do you mean your signed a pre-divorce agreement? if it's an actual agreement, signed by both of you, then it should be enforceable just like any...

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How can you protect your kids from an controlling spouse that financially cut you off from money so you can't leave?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

you don't say whether he is the father of the children. if he is, then mom may have difficulty leaving the state with the kids. each state has...

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What can we do to make sure they both pay child support? How can my mother get full custody of them?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

your mom should file a petition with the court asking for custody of the children. she should consult with a custody lawyer in the county where...

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My question is can I get emergency custody of her until he cleans his act up? Yes I have a custody order already..

Susan's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

you can file an emergency petition with the court asking them to restrict her time with dad until he, literally, cleans up the house. call a...

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Will I go to jail if my significant other and I get married and he can't pay his ex wife's debt?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

Generally speaking, people only go to jail if they commit a crime. It is hard for me to imagine how it is a crime for you to not pay a debt that...

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Can spouse be forced to comply with selling of house to avoid losing any money that can be earned from selling it?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

you need to talk to your lawyer. it may be possible to file a petition with the court and ask the court to order your husband to cooperate in the...

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Both parents want to give custody of their child to someone but aren't married or together who has to sign the agreement in oh

Susan's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

Both parents will have to give their consent. Please consult with an experienced family law attorney to make sure your draft documents that are...

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Can I claim my daughter for tax purposes since I am active duty military and we have no determination on our divorce decree?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

You don't mention which parent has primary physical custody of your child, or whether you and your ex have equal physical custody. Generally...

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What should I do? Should I file chapter 13, or wait 3 more years.?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

You have stated one good reason to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy - to get your license back. However, there may also be good reasons NOT to file...

Susan Joyce Pearlstein's Answers (110)

DIVORCE AND PROPERTY DIVISION

My spouse and I have agreed and signed a pre-divorce negotiation. She is refusing to follow agreement. What are my options?

How can you protect your kids from an controlling spouse that financially cut you off from money so you can't leave?

What can we do to make sure they both pay child support? How can my mother get full custody of them?

My question is can I get emergency custody of her until he cleans his act up? Yes I have a custody order already..

Will I go to jail if my significant other and I get married and he can't pay his ex wife's debt?

Can spouse be forced to comply with selling of house to avoid losing any money that can be earned from selling it?

Both parents want to give custody of their child to someone but aren't married or together who has to sign the agreement in oh

Can I claim my daughter for tax purposes since I am active duty military and we have no determination on our divorce decree?

What should I do? Should I file chapter 13, or wait 3 more years.?