Divorce and Marriage Law
Marriage law refers to a set of rules that govern the forms and validity of marriage. Divorce is a remedy available for married couples who wanted to separate and legally dissolve their marriage bond, usually for the purpose of remarriage.
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Marriage requirements are the same for all people. Immigration status has no bearing on your right to marry. As long as you are...
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In Western cultures you cannot force a person to stay married to you or to stay in a civil partnership. Your only option is to...
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The definition of legal separation depends on your state. Generally, a legal separation is a court decree recognizing that a...
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Unfortunately/fortunately, he does not have to agree. You can file for divorce on your own. However, planning for the eventuality...
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You cannot acquire all the legal rights a legal marriage bestows without getting legally married (Example- Federal Tax laws)....
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No, you do not become responsible for debts incurred before marriage. However, debts incurred during the marriage are "marital...
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Divorce While Pregnant If you meet the residency requirements for filing a divorce in Arizona (90 days), you can...
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Yes it can be done. I'm in the process of doing so myself.
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AnswerWhatever you feel. However, it is common to give him advice to "be able to move on and forget about it" and something along...
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I'm sure you can. Go to the court house and file divorce papers and fill out everything that you can. They will tell you what you...
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That really depends on the terms of the proposed stipulation. Without adequate protection such as a court-ordered repayment...
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You can file without an attorney. If you have your spouses address you're at minimum going to have to mail the information...
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You don't. You hire competent legal counsel barred in the State you live in. He or she will listen to your situation and adopt an...
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You can check for both marriage licenses and divorce decrees with the county clerk's office. Check for a marriage license in the...
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The best way to get it back is to start doing some of the things you used to do when you were in love. Kiss, hug, go on picnics,...
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Judicare is a program that is offered by some states. It provides access for free or reduced expense legal representation for...
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Definition: civil annulment A civil annulment is a declaration, by the state, that a marriage never existed even though a...
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You cannot get a divorce in Arkansas if the woman is pregnant - even if the baby is not the husband's. You must wait until the...
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United States I am an attorney who practices in family court. Most states are "no fault" divorce states in which you can merely...
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You must make an appointment with the Warden and then it will be taken before a Board. Usually you will be granted a lawyer from...
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Whether you agree or not is irrelevant. You cannot force your spouse to stay married to you because you don't want to pay child...
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Marriage to an Illegal Alien Very few states have laws that do not allow the marriage of a US citizen to a illegal foreign...
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Yes, that is if you have parental permission.
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AnswerSimply file for divorce in the city of your habitual residence. Where you have lived the longest together is what matters...
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each side -plaintiff and defendant- send one another interrogatories. Try this link for the links to get the forms to answer the...
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No. It is similar to your taxes, you have the option of filing jointly. However, if you have been married for awhile and have...
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No. Marriage between first cousins is prohibited in Michigan. See link provided below for a complete state listing. Notes from...
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A person(s) file for a divorce in the state where they reside. Marriage and divorce decrees are shared venues between states....
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You may be able to get anullment instead of divorce. Go to a legal library and research data.
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Answerno, your fiance has to be divorced first before he could marry another. if you forced to get married despite the divorce...
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Professional Corporation.
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IN CALIFORNIA, DIVORCE IS NOT AN ISSUE REQUIRING "MUTUAL AGREEMENT." IF ONE PARTY WANTS A DIVORCE, SIMPLY FILE FOR IT, SERVE THE...
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First of all -- we're talking about civil marriage, not religious marriage. In the United States, some states require a couple...
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It varies from person to person and depends if there are children, properties or a substantial amount of money involved. In...
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Uncontested Divorce means that there are no contested issues in dispute between the parties. All factors, i.e. marital home,...
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The same way any divorce is obtained. People who are in jail (or being detained) can be served documents pertaining to divorce,...
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Yes, a person serving a sentence in a state or federal facility can have divorce petition (or other legal actions) served upon...
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Yes,the green card holders can get a divorce even if they are married in India. The only requirement is you should be resident...
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Sentinels of Hope and symbols of comfort. While all is storming the lighthouse remains steadfast to guide us safely ashore
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BY READING AND VISITING onlinelegalcenter.com it is said that you need both sets of parents to consent in the state of Arkansas...
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Yes, someone can be sued or held liable both criminally and civilly, for the death of another. Aside from a murder charge (which...
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AnswerAn uncontested divorce is similar to a summary divorce except that the parties can have children and considerable property...
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Typically speaking yes, living separately does help the validity of the case however if you live in Louisiana with your wife...
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AnswerWell in FL you can file a petition for dissolution even if you are "indigent". This means you do not have the money to pay...
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You need to speak with someone at the court that issued the order.
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Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to...
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No, I don't believe it is. You have to file the license to officially be considered married. Each state probably has a...
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Florida law does not require a separation period before obtaining a divorce. Perhaps you are referring to the Marital Separation...
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the word indignities means (noun) an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem.
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A 16-17 y/o can normally get married with parental consent. In most states, you can get married underage with parental consent....
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AnswerI believe you would need to call the office where your marriage license was issued, and ask them about the laws in your...
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Several problems might arise because of the "undocumented" issues, which would probably void the possibility of a divorce....
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In the US, a magistrate does not have the authority to overturn a trial court judges' ruling. If there was a trial and the Judge...
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A person from Mexico that is currently here in the US and would like to get a divorce from a spouse in Mexico can file for a...
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Yes he can. He has the right to have a lawyer provided to him by the State. Marcy
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Half of everything belongs to you! Doesn't matter what he wants. People do things like this when they are hurt. There is no...
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It depends if it involves a business, property. If it's just a straight divorce and settlement your lawyer should have made...
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AnswerIf most states, you do not need to prove "fault" to get a divorce or legal separation. She can hire an attorney and proceed...
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You can claim an alternate accommodation under the protection of women from domestic violence in India ,for other countries check...
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Contact "Vital Statistics" Write to: CA Office of Vital Records M.S. 5103 P.O. Box 997410 Sacramento, CA ...
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If your business is incorporated, a partnership, or an LLC being taxed as a corporation or partnership, the IRS cannot assess you...
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If you were married in Germany then you can file for divorce in Germany and papers will be served to your husband State side. If...
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AnswerIn most states you have the option to file a "divorce by publication." Here is the basic steps.1. Go to your local...
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No, Gay civil unions are illegal and unrecognized in Arkansas. There is no specific legal recognizance of civil unions, though...
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There can be no "automatic" divorce,although abandonment can be used as a viable reason for the termination of a marriage. ...
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Yes, a Muslim woman can remarry her ex-husband after the first divorce and also after the second divorce. However, after the...
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AnswerCheck the divorce laws for both your State and and your County. (Search Google for "Michigan Washtenaw".) Many States are...
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You have asked an excellent question. The ownership of real property, how it would be divided if sold and what happens when an...
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Property and divorce laws vary from state to state. The division of property depends on many factors such as whether you live in...
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Go to an attorney and speak with them. They can do all the paper work for you, and then go to court. Or, If you can get her to...
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i think he should be asked STRAIGHT forward, "DO YOU WANT TO BE WITH ME STILL?" or "DO YOU WANT TO FIX OUR LIVES TOGETHER?" If he...
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Your question may have been redirected here: We receive many questions on this topic and have compiled the commonly needed info...
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If the answer has to start with scr, spr, str, or thr, then its THREE.
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Abandonment for at least one year AnswerTechnically, there is no "legal separation" in the state of Texas. So one doesn't need...
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you can call the courthouse in the state and county you were married in, they can tell you if your spouse filed for divorce.
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No, being married outside of the U.S. will not create a problem in obtaining a divorce.
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I'm not a lawyer, but I work for a law firm and I don't think so. The first question I have is are you separated or divorced? I...
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Cousins are permitted to marry in Scotland
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Gay civil union is currently illegal and not recognized in Georgia. Constitutional Amendment The Georgia Constitutional...
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It can take a few months to a couple of years. If you have children, property, money invested, cars, or a business this could...
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Assuming that you live in the U.S, regardless of how long he's been separated (even if it's been decades) he is still married...
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If you never got the marriage licenses then you were never married. So you don't have to file for a divorce. However if you fight...
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Attorneys are ethically barred from taking a contingency (percentage) in a divorce case. If you cannot afford the attorney's...
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Common law marriages are treated differently than those that are considered legal under existing US laws. In general marital and...
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If you have a trust fund, you should be able to hire a lawyer, and I suggest you do. Even if the trust is not paying out at...
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In the United States it is illegal to have two husbands at the same time that is called bigamy. You can only be married to one...
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Answerim in the same kind of situation only i have been accused of some thing i ave not done i love my husband and he has thrown...
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SMILE (Start Making It Livable for Everyone) is an educational program for parents who have a pending divorce. This is a court...
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Briefly it means that legally married people can own property in their own, sole capacity, even when acquired after marriage....
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No. You may want to speak to a local attorney who can advise you on spousal privilege and your rights if you are a crime victim.
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Where polygamy is illegal it is illegal to marry someone's husband. If this man is someone's husband, he is not permitted to...
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I filed for a divorce in Sept of 2008 but filed for a default in April of 2009 would the courts deny the entry for default and...
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File for a divorce in your spouse's country. No need to .. Do it where you live
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It is possible to divorce someone who is in prison. The best approach in any individual case will depend on the laws of the state...
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Whose name is listed on the birth certificate? If it is your boyfriend, when you file for divorce, notify your attorney that the...
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Why wait? IF you want a divorce it is easier due to the fact he will not be available to even contest the divorce due to be...
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You may not need to divorce. See a lawyer about annuling your marriage on the grounds of abandonment. This may take some years,...
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