Non-party, joint tenant rights to property

In general, the court cannot enter orders affecting your rights in the property unless you have been joined as a party in the case. however, the...

It is possible the court would not require the sale of the house. You can argue that you are in substantial compliance and no harm was done to your...

Am I liable for any debts my ex has incurred since our divorce was finalized on May 24,2017?

You should only be responsible for the debts ordered in your decree. You should not be responsible for any debts he incurred after that.

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Normally, you need to have him served with the divorce papers. However, if you can not locate him, it is possible to serve him by publication in...

You can not be arrested for avoiding service. However, a refusal to accept the papers can be interpreted the same as if you were served. You should...

Having Maintenance Cancelled After Paying a Certain Amount?

This not a basis to terminate. modification or termination requires a change of circumstances that render the original order unfair. Usually, this...

You can "gift" the car from one owner to the two of you. You may want to do so "as joint tenants with right of survivorship'. That way, the other...

Yes, temporary orders remain in effect until the final decree of divorce, unless they are changed by the court before then. You should retain an...

Can Ex File Maintenance Modification Whenever They Want?

Either party can file a motion to modify maintenance whenever they want. They have to show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances...

If I don’t want my husband to get my house in the event of a divorce or my death, will a quit claim work for that?

My thought is that you may want to use a beneficiary deed, which only becomes effective upon your death. However, realize that in a divorce the...