I am considering leaving my husband due to irreconcileable differences. Do I get to keep the things I owned prior to marriage?

Any property acquired prior to the marriage is considered separate property. Community property will be anything aquired during the marriage,...

I am considering leaving my husband due to irreconcileable differences. Do I get to keep the things I owned prior to marriage?

anything owned prior to the marriage is your separate property. In the divorce petition, you need to specify that you have separate property. Any...

Spouse had 1 child 21yr ago and Divorced. Paid support till custodial parent dissappeared. Child n mom just back in picture.

If visitation was kept from him, and he was unable to locate, a judge will probably not entertain the idea now that the daughter is 21. This won't...

Do i really need an attorney if i live in Texas and my husband is filing for a divorce in Arkansas?

You need an attorney if you want your rights adequately represented.

I have been married a little over a month and i need an annulment what do i do??

Annulments and Divorce are very different. Without more facts I am guessing you need a divorce. You can either file an original petition for...

What is the common law marriage law for Texas when a couple lives together?

If you have paperwork signed by both of you indicating Husband and Wife, or if you have ever referred to your girlfriend as your wife, then you...

How can I keep my husbands girlfriend away from my child after they get married?

If she is abusive towards you, she might end up being abusive towards the child. I would ask the court to issue a social study to determine the...

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Married in Colombia in 8/07. Wife arrived on K Visa in TX 8/08. Was with me 6 months. Left me 2/09 and lives in NY now.

You need to file for divorce if you were ever married, regardless of where you were married.

What options do I have if my ex-husband is in violation of our divorce decree?

File a motion to enforce. If this is continuing, you could try to use it as an opportunity to modify the custody orders, and I would suggest asking...

I want a divorce but my husband said he will not agree to it, what can i do?

If you qualify for legal aid, you could contact the local bar and ask for a referral. In any event, you can always get a divorce, even if your...