Yes, after the expiration of the consent protective order, both cases can be shielded...........................

You should sit down in private with an attorney to learn what your short term and long term rights and options.

Unfortunately, you can’t force him or his attorney to respond to any settlement proposal. Perhaps if you get an attorney and have the attorney...

I am sorry for your loss. If they are divorced, then the house is still sole and your son's estate would receive half of the net proceeds.

The only guaranteed way to have that happen is to have your partner adopt the child. Otherwise the bio Dad could contest anything after your death.

Why would you want him to stop paying for your bills? Depending on what your goals are with staying in the marriage or not is going to determine...

Assuming that the alimony provision is modifiable, you can file a motion to modify/terminate alimony and see what the court does.

Have a consultation with an attorney in your area to learn what rights and options you have related to parental rights, custody, child support,...

If you both agree to extend the deadline for the buy-out, there should be no penalty for doing so since you are agreeing.

That is a personal decision not a legal decision. You have every right to do agree and you have every right not to agree.