After being married 3 months, I found out that my husband's previous wife had not signed the divorce papers.

If his divorce was not final when you married, your marriage is null and void. Yes, you need to get married once the divorce is final. However,...

She is at it again.. wife claims she signed the mediation agreement to get me to agree to let her take our daughter on vactation

Well, you have an attorney. Your attorney could easily go into court and obtain an order giving you what was promised, if you have evidence that...

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Child support being paid, but child not being seen

First, you must understand that child support and visitation are two separate issues. Quite frankly, your husband will likely pay more in child...

I have paid 95% of the agreed upon monies of our MSA. I cannot pay the balance. Can the MSA be re-negotiated? Can I go BK?

Most property settlements or equalization payments are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, but I would seek a free consultation from a bankruptcy...

Will I be in Contempt if I do not pay in full according to the MSA I signed?

The MSA, if signed by both parties, is considered binding. I'm not sure what you mean by "completed". The fact that the MSA says you are to make...

What to do if can not afford psyc eval??

Unfortunately, there really isn't much you can do. If the court wants to follow the mediation report, and order a 730 evaluation, the court will...

Holiday and regular visitation schedule

Normally, there is language in the custody order that states holidays or special days supersede the regular visitation schedule. What that means...

Not filed for divorce yet.settled custody.Need to resolve financial issues.Can we get divorced quickly?Deal with finances later?

Yes, you can. You are referring to a bifurcation of status, or an early status termination, or getting "divorced" before all issues are settled....

What is a bifurcation in a divorce?

A bifurcation simply means an issue has had a final determination prior to trial or final judgment. What you seem to be asking about is...

Uncontested dissolution, not a default. Both parties agree on every issue (MSA).

I think you may have asked this question already. Only the Petitioner needs to file the FL-170. If you have had something served on the other...