What is the benefit of filing for legal seperation as opposed to getting a divorce

Hi, The first thing is to see if there is any way that your husband would consider marriage counseling with a trained therapist. If not then your...

How do i prove a common law marriage in texas? We have been together 17 years the last 5 in Dallas Texas.

Hi, There is no common law marriage in Michigan. It was abolished in the 1950s. You would have to file in Texas if there is still common law...

Do I need hire a divorce lawyer..??

Hi, The papers will normally be a complaint and summons seeking a divorce. I urge you to talk to an attorney who can review them with you and...

Married someone in prison, been there since married and marriage never consumated, when divorced would he have property rights?

Hi, The question begs another question. How long have you been married? In a short term marriage you would each keep whatever you have. If this...

Hi, You would follow the same procedures as if he is not in jail. You file the complaint for divorce and summons in the county where you reside. ...

Hi! Once you sign a Judgement of Separate Maintenance can you get out of it?

Hi, An agreement and judgment for separate maintenance is fully binding on the parties to it and is fully enforceable in court. Talk to an...

If i divorce am i entiled to any inherited money my spouse received?

Hi, That is not a simple yes or no question. It depends when the inheritance occurred. If it recent then probably not. If the inheritance was...

If i divorce am i entiled to any inherited money my spouse received?

Hi, That is not a simple yes or no question. It depends when the inheritance occurred. If it recent then probably not. If the inheritance was...

My ex husband is a GM retiree I received a QDRO for widows benefits. Can he change it. His retirement was tranf. to Prudential

Hi, If the QDRO was properly filed you should be fine. Often Prudential is slow in responding. You can always follow up with a written request...

If divorce decree states 50% pension for period of marriage, but qdro states 50% of all pension up to divorce, which rules?

I urge you to talk to an attorney where you live because this can be complicated. You should be receiving your full share based upon one half of...