Can I file suit on marital debt that was omitted not part of divorce agreement or is there a statute of limitations

It will depend on why the debt was omitted and when you found out about it. How long has it been? There are different time thresholds to meet...

Do I need to file for divorce before filing chapter 13 bankruptcy?

The general rule is to file for divorce and have that finalized before you look at bankruptcy. At this moment, it is not clear what are marital...

Under what circumstances might a court extend the maintenance duration during a Maintenance Modification?

It will depend if the maintenance agreement was made contractual, non-modifiable or was simply entered by the court. You mention an agreement...

You don't say if the two of you share joint decision making but that is often true. Everything will depend on the orders in your case. If the...

How do I get sole custody of my kids?

The police are correct at this moment. Either parent has 100% right to the children until a court enters orders otherwise. You can't get any...

Do i have to pay back child support from before it was court ordered?

Even though you were living apart, the Court did not have jurisdiction to make child support orders before the case was actually filed. It is...

I remarried after my divorce, how do I list my new spouse's home on the Sworn Financial Statement for Modification of Maint.?

You must disclose the real property for which you are co-owner and on the title. The other home could still be considered your wife's separate...

What could financially happen if I remain separated and don't complete a divorce for years and he has other children?

The difficulty in your situation is that you and your husband are still legally responsible for each other on numerous levels. If either of you...

What happens if the petitioner in a divorce case defaults on requirements requested by the court?

Since the divorce has been filed it is likely time for you to contact the court's clerk to try to set up a hearing or a telephone conference. You...

What do I need to do with two estates, one a mother-in-law died, second my common law husband died within a week.

I'm sorry. You certainly have a mess and a lot of loss. If your mother in law had a will, that will control a lot of things regarding her estate. ...