You would be entitled to any increased value of the premarital home and the reduction of the principal in the mortgage. Absent a prenuptial...

Inquiring about divorce and martial property

Absent a prenuptial agreement, you will be required to pay him one half of the increased value to the inherited property from building the home. If...

Can I assert my right against self incrimination under the Fifth Amendment in a Family Court case?

You could do so, but keep in mind that family court matters have a much lesser burden of proof than do criminal matters in which the 5th Amendment...

Do I have to contribute to my ex wife’s health insurance if she has other children of her own on her plan?

First of all, you should not be required to pay her health insurance premiums subsequent to divorce unless you agreed in your final divorce...

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Yes. There is a specific section in the statutes regarding the potential loss of court ordered placement for failure to exercise placement. He...

My husband wants me to sign house over to him. Shouldn't that be decided in court first?

Your marital property rights should stand until the final judgment of divorce. However, I would not sign a Quit Claim deed until the divorce is...

My husband made a will out when we were married and we got a divorce but he still wanted to keep the will the same

He can still select any beneficiary he chooses. Be forewarned that there will always be the possibility of a will contest if he has children...

My fiancé is getting divorced in Illinois. Can we get married in Wisconsin or does the 6 month waiting period apply?

If the judgement of divorce is entered in Illinois, you need to consult Illinois law to determine their waiting period to marry. You will need to...

Can I request my ex’s actual hours worked through discovery in a post judgement divorce action?

Absolutely! Hours worked is relevant to his compensation and whether he is working to his fullest capacity.

What can i do to secure my portion of profit from home sale after divorce

Hopefully, the Quit Claim deed was never recorded. That should not be done until the time of closing on the sale. Once you learn of the home's...