Michigan Divorce Legal Questions

We need more information. Where did you live together? How long were you married? What is the reason you think you might be entitled to spousal support? In what Michigan court was the case filed? You certainly cannot simply sit back and think you will be able to ask for spousal support in Virginia at some later time. You need advice from a Michigan attorney in the county the case is filed in, and that attorney needs to know all the facts. Good Luck.... Read More

Did your ex sign the QDRO? Was it then signed by the Judge? Was it then served upon the entity holding the funds/ If any of these steps was missed, nothing is happening. If all were accomplished, contact the folks holding the funds and ask whtere things are in the analysis of the QDRO. Good Luck.... Read More

I do not know of any statute of limitations as you call it relating to financial disclosure in a divorce. However the judge or court commissioner will frequently 68 deadline before which party must make complete financial disclosure, or when both parties must complete discovery. Find an experienced family law attorney, and rely on his or her advice. It's almost always worth the investment.... Read More

The laws governing divorce vary somewhat from state to state. Many states require that a petitioner for divorce (or the respondent) have lived in the state for at least six months, and in the county where they file for at least 30 days. So one option is to file the petition in the state where she lives, if that is permitted by the laws of that state. Or you can wait until you have resided in your present state for the statutory period. Your best bet is to retain a lawyer well-versed in family law. He or she can save you a lot of grief, and it's almost always worth the investment. As to the loan on the truck, the key question is whether your mother-in-law took a security interest in the vehicle. If she did, then she has the right, if she goes through the proper hoops, to foreclose and repossess it. If she does not have a security interest, then all she has is a claim against you for the balance of the money, plus any late fees or interest provided for in the note you probably signed.... Read More

To answer your question, no, email correspondence does not suffice as legal service in the state of Texas. You're going to need to attempt to get an address from him (either his residence or employment) and send registered mail through the clerk's office of the county where you file for divorce. Because your husband is out of the country, I strongly recommend hiring a local attorney to help you. You will need the court's approval to have your husband served by other means, and an appropriate motion must be filed.... Read More

These are very good questions, and the answers are not easy or obvious. Some states treat a bigamous marriage as void from the beginning; others do not. It certainly make sense to let all the creditors know that you were not 'really' married to this joker. If you have his present address, to facilitate their collecting from him, even better. I do suggest you consult a capable marital lawyer in your locality who can review all the details and is conversant with applicable State law.... Read More

I'm having a bit of a problem with your wording. By 'maintenance fees' do you mean simply court-ordered payments of spousal support? I think that's probably what you have in mind. If someone is disobeying a court order, the usual practice is to file a motion (in whatever form the courts of your jurisdiction favour) to have him held in contempt. You can also ask that he be required to pay your attorney's fees. It's best to do this with a capable matrimonial lawyer.... Read More