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Divorce
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You inheritance is your separate property unless you have done something to convert it into community property.
There are two aspects. First, if you two agree to a split of assets, it should be honored unless it appears completely unfair. Second, if your... Read More
If the inheritance was kept separate from the community property owned by you and your husband, it should not be an issue in the divorce.
In Florida it depends on how the assets have been held or owned since they came to you. Best to have an attorney look at it.
If you kept it separate you are fine.
Yes, after five years your inheritance may be at risk. See a divorce lawyer. The Oregon State Bar has a lawyer referral service, you can get some... Read More
If you can trace the inheritance it is still your separate property and your spouse would have no claim. If it has been co-mingled with other assets... Read More
If you received all of your inheritance over five years ago, it is probably considered a marital asset at this time. You definitely should seek... Read More
In California inheritance is your separate property and is not subject to division in a divorce. Just be careful not to commingle that property with... Read More
If you did not commingle the inheritance [kept it separate from the joint family funds] then even a relatively poor divorce attorney should be able... Read More
If the inheritance was kept separate it will not be part of the divorce.
Suggest you obtain the services of a good family law lawyer to represent you in the divorce; you may cost yourself serious money. The old saying... Read More
It depends, the devil is inn The detail and you will need an experienced attorney.
You should discuss the specifics of your situation with a family law attorney. In general, an inheritance, if kept strictly separate from other... Read More
The husband can file a petition or motion. He'll have to serve notice on the wife, who must have a chance to object.
Do you know where he is? If so, you can file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with a Summons and have him personally served by the County... Read More
A child's opinion about whether to live with mom or dad is considered once he or she turns 12 years old. Typically, courts want to encourage the... Read More
Bad police work. The police should escort you in. Husband needs a Court order to oust you; he can try for one via the Family Court as kick-out... Read More
Yes, better late than never, and hire an attorney.
You can file a Motion to allow you to "answer out of time."
You may respond until your spouse files a request that the court take a default against you and requests a judgment without your input. I would... Read More
Yes, you had a duty to respond after 20 days. Just because you're in mediation, does not absolve you from that duty, unless of course you have... Read More
If the Court has not already entered a Final Judgement of Dissolution, there may still be time for you to respond. Prepare your response, go down to... Read More
In California we have no fault divorce. The adultery will not effect the division of assets or debts.
No, it does not change the financial aspects of divorce.