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What kind of proof do i need to show infidelity from my husband.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
There are a number of ways. Beyond the obvious (photos, etc.) testimony regarding his admissions; his girlfiend's testimony, etc.  You should understand that fault in a divorce does not impact upon division of property or alimony. However, it may be relevant to the issue of child custody.... Read More
There are a number of ways. Beyond the obvious (photos, etc.) testimony regarding his admissions; his girlfiend's testimony, etc.  You should... Read More

Divorce decree

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Your divorce decree would neeed to be reviewed. Typically, those funds are divided at the time of the divorce if the spouse is vested in the retirement account. Railroad and military retirement have certain special rules regarding division. You need an attorney to review the situation. ... Read More
Your divorce decree would neeed to be reviewed. Typically, those funds are divided at the time of the divorce if the spouse is vested in the... Read More

I would like to know is alimony available if spouse has had numerous affairs and is currently having affair? Causing emotional distress, mental, etc

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It sounds as if you have an attorney already. You should pose this question to your attorney.
It sounds as if you have an attorney already. You should pose this question to your attorney.

I desperately need a divorce because my ex wife has left and abandoned our 4 year old daughter many many times for drugs sex etc I fear for my child.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Hire an attorney and get a divorce.
Hire an attorney and get a divorce.

How can my ex wife atty file an order when both lawyers agreed on us not answering the questions

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need to pose the question to your lawyer. Ethically, when you are already represented by counsel other attorneys are very limited with regard to discussing you case with you.
You need to pose the question to your lawyer. Ethically, when you are already represented by counsel other attorneys are very limited with regard to... Read More

Divorce and Debt

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need to talk to your divorce attorney.
You need to talk to your divorce attorney.

What can i do if. He admits. He. Has. Cheated but wont admit it in court?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You have your own testimony. A judge will determine which of  you is truthful. Besides that, there are several grounds upon which a divorce can be granted. If you have decided upon a diovorce, you will likely be able to support one or more of them with your  testimony and anyone who is familiar with your circumstances. You do no have to have direct evidence, i.e., photos, recordings, etc. ... Read More
You have your own testimony. A judge will determine which of  you is truthful. Besides that, there are several grounds upon which a divorce can... Read More

Can I ask ?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Sure you can ask. However, I would need to know if you have children, property, etc., to determine if your case is indeed "uncontested." You nmay contact me at (501) 376-1112 or (501) 517-1100. Direct email is: hugheslawoffice1@gmail.com
Sure you can ask. However, I would need to know if you have children, property, etc., to determine if your case is indeed "uncontested." You nmay... Read More

My attorney just withdrew from my divorce case stating I kept changing my mind and questioned her representation of me

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Sounds like you need to hire a new lawyer. If you would like to discuss the matter, today you may call me at (501) 517-1100. My regular office number is (501) 376-1112. Email: hugheslawoffice1@gmail.com
Sounds like you need to hire a new lawyer. If you would like to discuss the matter, today you may call me at (501) 517-1100. My regular office number... Read More

i will be moving in the next 90 days due my job. the wife and i have agreed to everything except for the children.

Answered 9 years ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Your email is not posed as a question so I really am not sure what you are looking for by way of response. However, I will tell you that there is no legal preference for the mother of children to be their primary custodian. In fact, more and more AR Courts are ordering that fathers serve in that capacity.  You need an attorney if you have children and plan to get a divorce.... Read More
Your email is not posed as a question so I really am not sure what you are looking for by way of response. However, I will tell you that there is no... Read More

How can I get divorced if I don't know where my ex is to serve him papers. We have been separated for two years and want to get the divorce over with.

Answered 9 years ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
After you have taken several steps to locate him you can ask for the Court to issue a warning order that you publlish in a newspaper, By doing this you can constructively serve him and accomplish the same result if it is done properly.
After you have taken several steps to locate him you can ask for the Court to issue a warning order that you publlish in a newspaper, By doing this... Read More

Can u get a divorce after u been married after 6 months even tho we have kids together?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes, you can. Just as if you had been married 20 and have no children.
Yes, you can. Just as if you had been married 20 and have no children.

Is there a way for a non-Native American male to divorce a Native American woman if she refuses to sign the papers after living apart for 2 years?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I don't believe that wfe being a native American has any relevancy. Perhaps, if she lives on a reservation with the child there may be some Federal Law applicable that I am not familiar with.
I don't believe that wfe being a native American has any relevancy. Perhaps, if she lives on a reservation with the child there may be some Federal... Read More

can a divorce be filed while plantiff is in rehab

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes. That situation does not bar commencement of a lawsuit. Of course, service of summons, etc., must be complied with as in any case.
Yes. That situation does not bar commencement of a lawsuit. Of course, service of summons, etc., must be complied with as in any case.

If I run an ad in the local newspaper for an uncontested divorce for 30 days and get no response is the divorce final and legal

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
No. You must file a complaint for divorce with the Clerk of the appropriate Court and complete several procedural steps required by Arkansas Law.
No. You must file a complaint for divorce with the Clerk of the appropriate Court and complete several procedural steps required by Arkansas Law.

Married in Missouri, separated since January 2015. I now live in Arkansas and he lives in Oregon. Where do I file for divorce?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If you have lived in Arkansas long enough, you can file here.
If you have lived in Arkansas long enough, you can file here.

I'm still legally married to a man who sexual assaulted my children and is in prison, how and what do I need to do to get a divorce in arkansas? Pleas

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You must file for divorce, get him served, etc. There are a number of lawyers to assist you with that.
You must file for divorce, get him served, etc. There are a number of lawyers to assist you with that.

Looking for a lawyer who can take on a bigamy case so i can get a divorce from my husband

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You simply need a divorce attorney. His conduct will serve as grounds for divorce under an enumerated statutory list of grounds.
You simply need a divorce attorney. His conduct will serve as grounds for divorce under an enumerated statutory list of grounds.

I have a pre nup and my home is in a trust, my husband is an alcoholic and I want to throw him out. Can I do that? I live in Arkansas.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I would need to know more about your trust. Is your husband a beneficiary of the trust?
I would need to know more about your trust. Is your husband a beneficiary of the trust?

All assets put in someone else's name

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Your husband simply putting property in other people's names should not affect your marital interest if you have such and interest in the subject property. However, if he is selling things to good faith purchasers or encumbering the property in other ways, this can create problems for you. At the very least, if he is transferring property to others it will likely complicate your divorce as to those assets. You can file for divorce ans ask the Court to forbid transfer of property by the parties which is very commonly done. If you cannot reconcile your differences with husband you should protect your interest in the marital estate. ... Read More
Your husband simply putting property in other people's names should not affect your marital interest if you have such and interest in the subject... Read More

Divorced almost 4 yrs. Kept married name, now want to go back to maiden. What do I do?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need to file a petition for name change in the Circuit Court of your area. You can change your name if you are not doing so for an unlawful or fraudulent reason.
You need to file a petition for name change in the Circuit Court of your area. You can change your name if you are not doing so for an unlawful or... Read More

Can my husband sign our marital vehicle over to his father that i am not on title to but was bought during our marriage?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
The vehicle would likely be deemed marital property regardless of the title change but the debt would likely be a joint debt so the exchange would be a wash so to speak. I really need to know more about the property and debt to make a reasonably sound comment on the matter. 
The vehicle would likely be deemed marital property regardless of the title change but the debt would likely be a joint debt so the exchange would be... Read More

how can i get a qiuk divorce from my inmate husband in oklahoma and keep my house and property and get my maiden name back

Answered 10 years ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It appears that you have grounds. You need to hire a lawyer to get a divorce. There is no "qiuk" (sic) divorce in Arkansas really. You have to be a resident for a period of time prior to filing. Then, you have a 30 day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be granted. There are some other practical things, i.e., court dockets, time to serve the father, etc., that may delay a divorce from becoming final.... Read More
It appears that you have grounds. You need to hire a lawyer to get a divorce. There is no "qiuk" (sic) divorce in Arkansas really. You have to be a... Read More

Divorce

Answered 10 years ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Where did you get married? If you were married in the U.S. you must file for divorce where you are a "resident." If you can serve him with summons, you may get divorced.  If you were married in Norway and your union is not legal there, it is not legal here.
Where did you get married? If you were married in the U.S. you must file for divorce where you are a "resident." If you can serve him with summons,... Read More

can i sell my half of the home to another person and soon to be ex buy my half back from the ones i sold it to

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Richard Lane Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I believe that you can sell your interest in the real estate, provided that, a court has not ordered that your former wife got the house in your divorce. If not, you are a tenant in common with your x which means you both own an undivided 1/2 interest in the property.
I believe that you can sell your interest in the real estate, provided that, a court has not ordered that your former wife got the house in your... Read More
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