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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.

The judge said my fiance can't see my kids, if I get married does that change?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes, get a lawyer and fight it. Otherwise, he won't be able to be there when the children are there. You could have fought it, but didn't know how. That is what attorneys are for.
Yes, get a lawyer and fight it. Otherwise, he won't be able to be there when the children are there. You could have fought it, but didn't know how.... Read More

Is it true that you have to pay the percentage of child support you are required to pay?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Welcome to Florida Divorce Law. You were told the truth; most judges will tell you your personal needs are secondary to the child's.
Welcome to Florida Divorce Law. You were told the truth; most judges will tell you your personal needs are secondary to the child's.

Is it true that you have to pay the percentage of child support you are required to pay?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Barbara Peyton (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Child support is based on the percentage of time you are with your children and a balancing of both parties incomes. If your wife makes twice what you do, that amount will go into the computer along with yours to determine child support. Have an attorney run it for you to see what it looks like it will be. Good luck.... Read More
Child support is based on the percentage of time you are with your children and a balancing of both parties incomes. If your wife makes twice what... Read More

If wife and I are separated and she lives in the house but is not paying the note, what can I do?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Has she ever filed a petition for child support? This would only be retroactive until the filing date. If no one is paying the mortgage the house could go into foreclosure and this will hurt your credit rating. You should really speak with an attorney too straighten this out. Before there is a formal order of child support paying the mortgage would be the best idea.... Read More
Has she ever filed a petition for child support? This would only be retroactive until the filing date. If no one is paying the mortgage the house... Read More

Can I notify my husband of a hearing date through certified mail?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes..most likely but if he refuses it. it may not be proper service. Review the local court rules on service of defaults and follow them.
Yes..most likely but if he refuses it. it may not be proper service. Review the local court rules on service of defaults and follow them.

How can I legally acquire documents that I can use against my cheating wife?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Oscar Ernesto Toscano (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
The question is why do you need to look? You do not need a reason to divorce in California. Your suspicions of your wife is more than enough. Even if she was an angel, with a halo on top of her head, you can still divorce her. If your wife is cheating, then your choices are simple:1) You forgive her and give her another chance. 2) You divorce her. Once you decide what to do, then the rest is irrelevant. Either way, protect your sanity and your well being. Don't look for proof that will only hurt you even if you find it. Perhaps, you want the marriage preserved. If so, you need marriage counselling. The average marriage in the world is only a few years.... Read More
The question is why do you need to look? You do not need a reason to divorce in California. Your suspicions of your wife is more than enough. Even if... Read More

What happens to our house during separation?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Oscar Ernesto Toscano (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Consult with a good trial attorney and discuss the details in private. You should keep his property intact. Put it in boxes or in a bedroom that no one uses. Allow him to come and get them if he needs it and if not, what's the harm in keeping it. If you want to buy him out, then make an offer to buy him out.... Read More
Consult with a good trial attorney and discuss the details in private. You should keep his property intact. Put it in boxes or in a bedroom that no... Read More

If my abusive husband won the case, is there anything else I can do?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
What precisely did he win? Does he now have sole custody?
What precisely did he win? Does he now have sole custody?

Is she eligible for alimony and my retirement benefits if we are only married for three years?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
As far as alimony, you do not provide enough information for the question to be answered. As far as retirement, she could be entitled to a portion of that portion of the retirement that was earned during the 3 years of marriage.
As far as alimony, you do not provide enough information for the question to be answered. As far as retirement, she could be entitled to a portion... Read More

Can you get a free divorce when your spouse is a prison inmate?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Barbara Peyton (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes simply file your papers and have him served at the prison.
Yes simply file your papers and have him served at the prison.

Can you get a free divorce when your spouse is a prison inmate?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Kevin Hunter Pate (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Only if you can find a firm or agency that doesn't charge you a fee for professional services. There is no automatic free divorce based on one party being incarcerated.
Only if you can find a firm or agency that doesn't charge you a fee for professional services. There is no automatic free divorce based on one... Read More

Can you get a free divorce when your spouse is a prison inmate?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Only if you qualify for waiver of fees. Otherwise you will at least have to pay for the cost of filing and maybe service of the summons and complaint.
Only if you qualify for waiver of fees. Otherwise you will at least have to pay for the cost of filing and maybe service of the summons and... Read More

What ca I do to keep my husband's girlfriend away from our children?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Unless she is a danger to your children no, unless you happen to get a judge who takes morality seriously. In today's society, that is not very frequent.
Unless she is a danger to your children no, unless you happen to get a judge who takes morality seriously. In today's society, that is not very... Read More

What will be my best option since I’m not really the one who incurred the debt?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by William M Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Why is the libel in the paper not being corrected if you did not incur the debt or have it assigned to you. Ask for a retraction. Now if you co-signed on a debt with someone else, you are on the debt and it is being reported correctly. If you signed anything promising to back someone up or you have your name on a title and that vehicle is in an accident, even if someone else was driving, you are responsible too.... Read More
Why is the libel in the paper not being corrected if you did not incur the debt or have it assigned to you. Ask for a retraction. Now if you... Read More

Do I need my wife to sign divorce papers after she was deported back to Colombia?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Robert Jensen 'Bob' Matlock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need to serve her with a copy of the petition for divorce. There are companies that provide that service - look on the internet.
You need to serve her with a copy of the petition for divorce. There are companies that provide that service - look on the internet.

Can I get half of my wife's 401k when we get divorced?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It is possible that you are due many of those things. Your best bet would be to contact a divorce attorney.
It is possible that you are due many of those things. Your best bet would be to contact a divorce attorney.

What can you do if your live in spouse wants a divorce and won’t let you take the kids out to even eat?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by William M Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
File for dissolution and ask for a parenting plan that gives you a visitation schedule (or maybe even custody.)
File for dissolution and ask for a parenting plan that gives you a visitation schedule (or maybe even custody.)

Can get my ex husband's name off of our house that we bought together even if we are not divorced yet?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Aaron W. Goren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Divorce is the least complicated solution.
Divorce is the least complicated solution.

How do I get the final decree when my attorney won't file it?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You have to send in the signed agreement.
You have to send in the signed agreement.

Can I remove my property from my storage if I have lien?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Give them a copy of the official notice from the court. However, if there is a lien, you may have to satisfy it separately. Talk with your bankruptcy attorney.
Give them a copy of the official notice from the court. However, if there is a lien, you may have to satisfy it separately. Talk with your... Read More

Can your spouse, after filing for divorce and you have moved out of the marital home, start to give away your belongings before the divorce is final?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
No, file a Motion for Sanctions and request she replace any property she sold and that she return your property.
No, file a Motion for Sanctions and request she replace any property she sold and that she return your property.

When filing for a divorce can you request that your spouse participate in marital counseling first?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yours is a legitimate request but the decision is up to the Judge. Most Judges will only order one session, if it works additional sessions are voluntary.
Yours is a legitimate request but the decision is up to the Judge. Most Judges will only order one session, if it works additional sessions are... Read More
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