Can my ex-spouse's husband claim my non-joint child

Your decree should state who gets to claim the child. If not, then IRS rules state that the party having custody the majority of the time would...

Nothing. Here's the problem - your divorce decree has zero impact on the creditor - your obligation to them was never eliminated because of the...

How can you answer divorce papers without an attorney in order to gain time?

From your post, it would appear that you've been served with papers and have failed to answer the petition within the allotted time. That means...

Do you need a lawyer if you want to get a divorce?

The answer to your question is simply this - if you know what you're doing, then no, you don't need an attorney. But, if you know how to repair...

My decree draft stats that if I co-habitate with a significant other my spousal maitinence will be terminated.

There is no such law in Minnesota. Spousal maintenance is not meant to be a permanent paycheck for one spouse - it is designed to be of a...

Your question is really two separate issues - who is responsible to the card company and who is responsible in the divorce. On the first question,...

Buying a new house on one's name before filing for divorce

No, since the new house would be considered marital property (most likely) in the divorce. You don't mention how this new house would be financed...

Is there any advantage to file for divorce first?

Unless there is a jurisdictional issue (you live in separate counties or even separate states), there is no advantage in filing first - each side...

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Is it ok for a company to return garnished funds to the guarantor on an acct istead of the person whose wages were garnished

No, not normal unless funds were seized from your ex to pay your debt. Inquire with your HR department why they sent the money to your ex.

Chapter 7. If I do NOT reaffirm on my home loan, will that affect my ability to later sell the home and make a profit?

Possibly. Obviously, if you don't reaffirm, then the liability for the loan(s) will discharge. But, all liens will remain against the property. ...