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can an annulment be placed if one party refuses

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Cindy S. Vova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Annulment is very hard to obtain and only appropriate in very specific situations, where for example there has been fraud or incapacity of one party. You do need for the other spouse to agree to a divorce. FL is a no fault state, all you need to allege is that the marriage is irretrievably broken and that the divorcing spouse has been a residence of the state of FL for 6 months prior to filing for divorce.   Best of Luck, Helena Y. Farber, Esq. ~Associate Attorney~ Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.   www.vovalaw.com... Read More
Annulment is very hard to obtain and only appropriate in very specific situations, where for example there has been fraud or incapacity of one party.... Read More

Should I go ahead and file my papers immediately if he put in our money that he withdraw from our account in a new account with his name only?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
He is destroying your finances so file the case asap.
He is destroying your finances so file the case asap.

How can I get divorce if she is Mexico and I am in the US?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
How you get divorced is by filing a petition for dissolution of marriage. You have to at least attempt to have her served properly with a copy of the petition and a summons, and you have to make diligent search and inquiry about what you have done to try to locate her. The best thing to do is hire an attorney for this matter. If it can be done, you have to publish in a local newspaper a notice. Then you can get divorced.... Read More
How you get divorced is by filing a petition for dissolution of marriage. You have to at least attempt to have her served properly with a copy of the... Read More

How can I get divorce if she is Mexico and I am in the US?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Talk to an experienced local attorney about a Divorce by Publication. It is slower and more expensive but is the only way to be divorced when you have no contact with the spouse.
Talk to an experienced local attorney about a Divorce by Publication. It is slower and more expensive but is the only way to be divorced when you... Read More

divorced and still cosigned on a motorhome loan he was ordered to refinance 5 years ago. How do i get off this loan?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Cindy S. Vova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You can file a Motion to Compel him to comply with the court order. Hopefully, the Judge will scare him into complying. Best of Luck, Helena Y. Farber, Esq. ~Associate Attorney~ Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.   www.vovalaw.com
You can file a Motion to Compel him to comply with the court order. Hopefully, the Judge will scare him into complying. Best of Luck, Helena Y.... Read More

I have been in the State of Florida for one and a half years. My husband still lives in North Carolina , can i get an simple and cheep divorce.

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Cindy S. Vova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes, you can obtain a divorce. However, any other affirmative relief like division of assets or alimony, would need to proceed in NC, unless your husband has lived in FL or has other significant connections with FL. See below link to helpful forms. http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/problem-solving-courts/family-courts/family-law-forms.stml Best of Luck, Helena Y. Farber, Esq. ~Associate Attorney~ Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.   www.vovalaw.com... Read More
Yes, you can obtain a divorce. However, any other affirmative relief like division of assets or alimony, would need to proceed in NC, unless your... Read More

Does my husband have to pay child support if we are not sure if he is the biological father?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If the child is born during the marriage then he is the presumed legal father and has to pay.
If the child is born during the marriage then he is the presumed legal father and has to pay.

How do I file for a separation/divorce before meeting the 6 month residency time frame and where do I file since I don’t have the money to go back?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If you want to file in FL you have to wait until December 3, 2016.
If you want to file in FL you have to wait until December 3, 2016.

I live in FL and need to divorce my husband in NY-very amicable divorce with a child involved-do i have to find a lawyer that practices in both states

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Cindy S. Vova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
  You do not state whether you have an order to pay child support or it is just paid voluntarily.  Also, understanding that you have been separated for 10 years you do not state whether there are any assets or liabilities to divide.  If there were not, then, but for the child, you could do the divorce in Florida...but all you could do is the divorce.  The proper jurisdiction to resolve the issues with the child (even if they are resolved between thetwo of you) is New York since that is where the child resides with the other parent.   Best of luck, Cindy Vova  ... Read More
  You do not state whether you have an order to pay child support or it is just paid voluntarily.  Also, understanding that you have been... Read More

What are the penalties for not completing the required parenting class for a divorce?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
She could be held in contempt of court.
She could be held in contempt of court.

If she wants to make a claim of not being divorced, does she have any claim if she was legally married in two states?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Dennis Joel Leffert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I believe that if you got a divorce in one State, it will be valid in all States. Good luck.
I believe that if you got a divorce in one State, it will be valid in all States. Good luck.

If she wants to make a claim of not being divorced, does she have any claim if she was legally married in two states?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
In order to answer your question, I would have to read all the documents you are referring to. That divorce probably ended the marriage.
In order to answer your question, I would have to read all the documents you are referring to. That divorce probably ended the marriage.

If my spouse and I reside in different states can he get a divorce without me knowing ?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Cindy S. Vova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It depends on the residence and notification requirements of that state. In FL the other spouse must be personally served with the divorce documents, unless the spouse who is initiating the divorce does not know where the other spouse is located.   Best of Luck, Helena Y. Farber, Esq. ~Associate Attorney~ Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.   www.vovalaw.com... Read More
It depends on the residence and notification requirements of that state. In FL the other spouse must be personally served with the divorce documents,... Read More

What are my legal rights if I’ve been married for 10 years and separated for two?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
File for divorce, get the legal help you need.
File for divorce, get the legal help you need.

Can he move and not pay her any longer if he is not working and is suffering memory lost?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Not enough information to respond. You need to have the Final Judgment reviewed as to what it says about termination of support.
Not enough information to respond. You need to have the Final Judgment reviewed as to what it says about termination of support.
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