Idaho Divorce Legal Questions

The odds are that you have file it in the state you left. While jurisdictional requirements vary state to state, your prior state probably had jurisdiction over both you and him and you may not have met the requirements for your new state. Further, the separation agreement you signed prior to leaving probably acknowledges that your prior state was the right jurisdiction.... Read More

In Nebraska, there are 3 ways to end a marriage: 1) Annulment; 2) Legal Separation; and 3) Dissolution (Divorce). Generally, annulment is only allowed if the marriage is void or voidable (one of you was still married to someone else legally, you were under the influence of substances a la Britney Spears, or you were fraudulently induced to marry). Legal separation allows you to deal with the issues of finances/custody without actually becoming legally divorced. This option is most often chosen by people who have a strong religious objection to divorce or who are in desperate need of maintaining health insurance through one spouse. Finally, there is divorce (called "dissolution of marriage"). This is likely what you will need to file since your reason for wanting to end the marriage is it not working out. If you have a child together, the Courts will not let you make that child illegitimate by annulling rather than divorcing. Consult with an attorney about your specific facts in more detail under confidentiality to know all your options.... Read More

In Arizona it is possible to prepare and file dissolution documents online, by going to the court's website. The forms and instructions are available there. Here is a link to the Maricopa County self service center online, and the appropriate page: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Forms/FamilyCourt/index.asp It would be in the service member's best interest to consult with an experienced Arizona family law attorney to assist him.... Read More

In Arizona the grounds or basis to file a petition for dissolution of marriage is that your marriage is irretrievably broken, with no prospect of reconciliation. Emotional and mental abuse would generally speaking be a fact in your request to be awarded spousal maintenance. You should consult with an experienced Arizona family law attorney be advised of your possible rights and obligations.... Read More

In Nevada, either spouse can obtain a divorce by claiming irreconcilable differences. A court would still grant the divorce, even if the parties continued to have sexual relations because the views of the parties could be so divergent as to make the parties incompatible in marriage. In order to enforce the award of alimony, you can file a motion for contempt or a motion to for enforcement. The court can order sanctions for the failure to follow the court's order to pay alimony and can even impose jail time for the failure, but that is rare.... Read More

Arizona is a community property state, What that means is that you are each entitled to one half of the community assets acquired during the marriage. There are various ways to do this, through offsets and other orders. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to be properly advised on the procedures and the law for your particular area.... Read More