Can I legally move out of the house without losing rights to my house?

I cannot speak to NY law, but most states do not require a spouse to remain in residence with their spouse during divorce, especially if the...

Which one do I submit: a previous "divorce decree" or "divorce record"?

I cannot speak for the government, but if it wants proof of the divorce, it would require a certified copy of your Judgment for Dissolution of...

Husband badly wants passport old and new. Should I give them to him?

You do not have to turn anything over to him until a judge requires you to do so.

Moving with a child

Yes, you can move to another state with the child until a judge orders you to return the child. If your husband gets wind of your moving out of...

I filed in Illinois July 1, 2010 for a divorce. The first name is wrong on the papers. Do I have to start all over?

No, you do not have to refile. You can present a motion to the court to amend the papers. All court records will be changed to reflect the correct...

My spouse moved out. She is getting into the house while I am at work, taking food and items. What can I do with no money?

Reality is reality, money is money, and feeding your kids always comes first. I understand this, but you may not be thinking clearly at this time,...

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Renting and divorce

I do not practice law in PA, but if PA law is anything like IL law, you can only remove her from the marital residence by petitioning the court for...

Abandoned and moved in with girlfirend

Contact a MD divorce lawyer immediately. You say you cannot afford to pay a large retainer, but I submit to you that you cannot afford NOT to pay...

My wife divorced me by telling the court she didn't know how to contact me. That was a lie. Can I sue her for my belongings?

If you can prove that your wife knew where you were living, or that she could easily have obtained your address from your family and friends, then...

How should I file my taxes since my husband left 8 months ago?

Since your husband has been gone for eight months, I get the sense that you are referring to your 2009 tax returns. If this is true, speak with a...