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Divorce
Washington
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For all property located in WA, a fair, just and equitable division. The court in WA has no jurisdiction over the house in Idaho.
In most states, the citizenship of the parties in a divorce action is irrelevant. The key thing is that at least the person starting the divorce... Read More
In Arizona while the filing of the marriage certificate should be done you should not rely on that as a basis to believe you should not be filing for... Read More
If you are a widow there is no need for a divorce decree, and that would be true in any state in the United States.
He can try but to be relieved from support he would have to show that he contributed to the expenses of the household. Also, the court is not likely... Read More
You can always make the request but the decision is up to the Judge. If your Final Judgment states the support is "non-modifiable" you may be out of... Read More
Maintenance is modifiable with a change in circumstances, at least in Nebraska. If there has been a change in your circumstances, such as illness,... Read More
Pre-nuptials are legal in Michigan in certain instances.. there must be full disclosure and no fraud..an "at home" pre-nuptial would be easier to... Read More
It may be legal. But it can easily be attacked by either one of you if you did not follow the rules.
Only a Judge can determine the legal sufficiency of a pre-nuptial.
In Alaska if one party wants a divorce there is nothing the other party can do about it. A court will grant a divorce if that is what one of the... Read More
I don't know what a "court marriage" is. Nor do I understand how the two of them together can have a "guardian." Nor is it clear if the wife who is... Read More
Your question only makes sense if you are planning on getting divorced. If you are, you are each entitled to a portion of each other's retirment. If... Read More
File a motion asking for an order requiring her to leave by a certain date. If she does not comply with the order, follow up with a contempt... Read More
The judge will probably accept any property distribution that the two of you agree to, as long as it is not inequitable.
If you cannot afford and attorney, check with legal aid organizations in your area. Start with Northwest Justice Project. You really need... Read More
If you have been a lawful permanent resident for more than five years, then the divorce in and of itself will not disqualify you. In addition, it... Read More
I am not certain I understand your question. In Arizona if you were to move out of the house pending the dissolution that would not be seen by the... Read More
A spouses interest in a pension benefit begins at the day of marriage when the community property interests is created.
There are internet websites that track marriages and divorces. Also Private Investigators and Attorneys have access to websites with that information.
In Arizona this would not be considered you "abandoning" your claim to a community interest in the property. What is important for you is to consult... Read More
Yes, it is possible that the court would not uphold the agreement where there has been no individual representation.
He may have a claim for one half of the community property that was used to improve the house or to pay the principle. If you deed your remaining... Read More
You are on the wrong board. I do not know as this is Washington State looking at your question. We are a community property state. And here she would... Read More