I have had custody of my son ( and his two sisters) for 13.5 years. The father did not go to our divorce.

While I am not licensed in IL, I understand that IL uses the best interest standard when making a custody determination. That means that the court...

My daughter lives in Erie, Colorado. How can she get pro bono divorce services? She has no financial resources.

Have her check with the Colorado State Bar. They will be able to refer to pro bono or low bono legal services. The local courts will likely have...

What is the value of a QDRO if it is not outlined in the decree? I get 50% but 50% from what time frame?

In Arizona, the martial community ends on the date of the service of the petition, assuming a final decree is entered. So you would generally be...

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Want to abandon home. Does it matter if I file bankruptcy before, during, or after the foreclosure proceedings?

Generally, most people should file for bankruptcy before the foreclosure. However, you should speak to a local bankruptcy attorney about the...

In FL chapter 7 is it good chance they will take my car?

Most debtors are able keep their vehicles in a bankruptcy. The trustee would be entitled to the non-exempt equity in your vehicle. I believe the...

Am I in danger of committing unintentional bankruptcy fraud?

You are not committing fraud. Creditors can try and collect community debts from either spouse, despite a divorce decree that assigns...

Can a husband with general power of attorney but does not mention bankruptcy higer an attorney to repersent

It would depend on the local rules of the local bankruptcy court and the actual language contained in the power of attorney. Some courts have...

My wife and i filled a chapter 13 bankruptcy and are now split up,

You can file for divorce while in bankruptcy and you have some options with your current Chapter 13 case. You and your wife may be able to convert...

We are converting our chapter 13 to a chapter 7 & would like to purchase a car before the conversion takes Place just in case...

You need to get the permission of the trustee to finance the purchase of a vehicle during your bankruptcy. The fact that you are in a bankruptcy...

I work for a company that provides retirement. I worked years before I married and now we are divorcing. Will she get it?

All of the above answers are correct. Since, Arizona is a community property state, your wife is entitled to one half of increase in value of ...