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138 legal questions have been posted about divorce by real users in Rhode Island. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child custody. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

What can I do to get my name off our house?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You gave him 3 years. You can wait. You can buy him out.
You gave him 3 years. You can wait. You can buy him out.

What do you recommend if dating a man who is separated and going thru a divorce?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Too many issues to answer in this forum. You need to speak with local attorney. He is not going to change the home deed without her consent.
Too many issues to answer in this forum. You need to speak with local attorney. He is not going to change the home deed without her consent.

What do I do if my wife is trying to divorce me but I don’t want it?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by John P Danelon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
In California, one party can choose to unilaterally seek a divorce, even without the consent or agreement of the other spouse. There is little to no legal recourse, thus your only real option would be to pursue alternative methods, such as couples counseling, to try and salvage the marriage. However, even if you do not want the divorce, it would be best to consult a family law firm which offers free consultations, such as my own, in order to protect yourself in the event that she does file for dissolution. Often the spouse who does not want the divorce goes to court without an attorney, thinking he or she can negate the request based on the lack of desire for the dissolution, yet the judge will still grant the divorce, and often on terms which the party is unprepared for.... Read More
In California, one party can choose to unilaterally seek a divorce, even without the consent or agreement of the other spouse. There is little to ... Read More

How can I resend my offer, or can I even do anything about it if nothing has been filed with the judge yet?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Tina Marie Fox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Was the MSA recently signed or did you sign it months ago? If you signed it months ago, you can state that the content was your agreement then, but you do not feel the same way now; and the negotiations will begin again.
Was the MSA recently signed or did you sign it months ago? If you signed it months ago, you can state that the content was your agreement then, but... Read More

What are the situations where a husband would be required by the court to pay his wife’s attorney's fees?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by James Morgan Chandler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need to file a motion for support and an order to pay attorney fees.
You need to file a motion for support and an order to pay attorney fees.

Can she pay him and claim it as a child care expense if her boyfriend lives with her full time?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Day care is only deductible if the provider is a licensed day care provider.
Day care is only deductible if the provider is a licensed day care provider.

How does one go about finding out if her marriage is void or not?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
She needs an experienced attorney. She can file a criminal complaint but the agency may decline to investigate.
She needs an experienced attorney. She can file a criminal complaint but the agency may decline to investigate.

What are the pitfalls of starting a business when you are still married and in the middle of divorce?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I suggest that your brother get smart and gets an attorney to finish this divorce. The sooner the better if he wants to start a business.. There are things he can do to protect the business from being pulled into the divorce, but this would require knowledge of what's involved and most importantly, clear documents between himself and the lenders of money in the family. If he doesn't have the money for an attorney, then he isn't ready to start a business either. The kindest thing the family can do under those circumstances is to loan him money to pay attorney's fees to finish the divorce.... Read More
I suggest that your brother get smart and gets an attorney to finish this divorce. The sooner the better if he wants to start a business.. There are... Read More

If I was married before, divorced after 10 years, and now I am married again, can my prior wife get any of my social security benefits after my death?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Depends on the rules in effect upon your death.
Depends on the rules in effect upon your death.

Can my wife take my name off the business account if we are getting divorced?

Answered 12 years ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Your question is too broad and without the necessary specifics to allow an answer. Speak with an attorney, or engage one to represent you in this matter and the expected divorce. Do it now, the longer you wait the greater the risk and the lower the potential of a recovery.
Your question is too broad and without the necessary specifics to allow an answer. Speak with an attorney, or engage one to represent you in this... Read More

Can my wife take my name off the business account if we are getting divorced?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Cannot answer. Who owns the business?
Cannot answer. Who owns the business?

Are legal fees paid to my attorney during a divorce and the payment to a spouse to sign a quit claim deed deductible items?

Answered 12 years ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
No. Generally not.
No. Generally not.

If I have been divorced for 12 months, is there anyway I can still get my 1/2 of what the house and land is worth from him?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Have your paperwork and Final Judgment reviewed by Family Law attorney ASAP. Cannot give answer without review of documents.
Have your paperwork and Final Judgment reviewed by Family Law attorney ASAP. Cannot give answer without review of documents.

Is my current marriage legal if my previous divorce has been vacated?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If the whole decree was vacated, not just some part of it, then you do not have the capacity to marry since you are not divorced. That is very rare, so check to see what was actually vacated. Likely it was just some part impacting debts or assets.
If the whole decree was vacated, not just some part of it, then you do not have the capacity to marry since you are not divorced. That is very rare,... Read More

Is it correct that my spouse was told she can bring any person into the property without my consent and can stay as long as they want?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If it is community property, your spouse has as much right to it as you. You can always ask the court to keep your spouse away. If you can provide sufficient reason, the court may grant your request. If you have an attorney, work with him or her about the issue.
If it is community property, your spouse has as much right to it as you. You can always ask the court to keep your spouse away. If you can provide... Read More

Is it correct that my spouse was told she can bring any person into the property without my consent and can stay as long as they want?

Answered 12 years ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
See a lawyer, get an order.
See a lawyer, get an order.

Is it correct that my spouse was told she can bring any person into the property without my consent and can stay as long as they want?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Welcome to Florida divorce litigation. Whoever has custody of the home has the exclusive right as to who is there. Only possible exception is if she is charging rent to the guest.
Welcome to Florida divorce litigation. Whoever has custody of the home has the exclusive right as to who is there. Only possible exception is if she... Read More

Is it correct that my spouse was told she can bring any person into the property without my consent and can stay as long as they want?

Answered 12 years ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
This is difficult and it depends upon the situation.. review the situation with an attorney.
This is difficult and it depends upon the situation.. review the situation with an attorney.

Is there a way to avoid having to financially support a spouse in a legal separation or divorce?

Answered 12 years ago by Dennis Joel Leffert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
That would depend upon how many years the marriage is. If the marriage is more than 5 years, you will probably have to pay some sort of alimony for some defined period of time. If the marriage is shorter, you may be able to avoid alimony. It all depends upon facts you have not stated in your question.... Read More
That would depend upon how many years the marriage is. If the marriage is more than 5 years, you will probably have to pay some sort of alimony for... Read More

How do I get out from under the marital home?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
File motion in trial court that Final Judgment has not been complied with by the other party, ask that home be sold.
File motion in trial court that Final Judgment has not been complied with by the other party, ask that home be sold.

How do I get out from under the marital home?

Answered 12 years ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Hire an attorney and have him file a motion for contempt..if she cannot remortgage it it should be sold.
Hire an attorney and have him file a motion for contempt..if she cannot remortgage it it should be sold.

How do I get out from under the marital home?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Wait or file a motion for contempt and have the judge make you wait until after she is married.
Wait or file a motion for contempt and have the judge make you wait until after she is married.

How do I get out from under the marital home?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If your decree was put together by a competent person, there would be a dead line by which the house has to be refinanced or put on the market. I assume there is not, which means you can either go to court and ask the court to set a deadline, the court could easily say no since it wasn't bargained for at the time or you will just have to wait.... Read More
If your decree was put together by a competent person, there would be a dead line by which the house has to be refinanced or put on the market. I... Read More
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