No your spouse is mistaken. You do not for divorce purposes need to resolve a criminal case before divorcing. A criminal attorney may want you...

You need to talk to a lawyer. I agree it depends on how the settlement is characterized. Part of it may be divisible in a divorce part of it may...

My husband of 4 yrs left me and moved to another state. Should he continue to take care of our finances

I agree you need a lawyer and soon. If there are no court orders no one can force your husband to do anything. Once a case is going a lawyer will...

What do I need to respond and how do I know what the next step is? Can my lawyer be held responsible for possible misconduct?

Your wife does not need to be served in order to file an answer and a counterclaim. I agree that you need to confront your attorney regarding your...

What can I do?

I agree with one of the prior answer to this question that it sounds like the house is your separate property. However, it would be a good idea to...

Am I responsible for the mortgage payment, if the bill was due prior to our divorce?

As the other attorney mentioned the mortgage company will try and get payment from anyone who is a signer on the note. However typically the person...

Am I allowed to charge my husband rent until he moves out of the house, or does he stay free?. The MSA did not address rent.

You will want to discuss with your attorney your options. Typically the person who gets the toy gets the debt on the house. So if you got the house...

How to get divorced when she doesn't want it?

It is not uncommon for one spouse to want a divorce and the other not to. It sounds like you are going to need an attorney to help you through the...

Have I established residency in Illinois (for purpose of divorce), by living there entire life minus last 5 years?

I am not an attorney in Illinois but would suggest that you talk to one there about the residency requirement. A simple google search though leads...

Divorce

As mentioned by other attorneys the business is likely your spouse's separate property. Texas Community Property is property acquired by either...