In a Texas divorce, there is a law that allows ex-spouses to continue receiving medical insurance coverage through their ex-spouses’ employer plan for at least 36 months after the divorce. This law is specific to COBRA medical insurance benefits. Can I take my wife off my health insurance after a divorce in Texas? While they […]

With that said, Texas is technically neither a mother nor a father state, but fathers can and have argued that Texas law is biased towards mothers. Who gets custody of child in divorce in Texas? Texas courts try to award joint custody when possible. Joint custody means that the child spends some time with each […]

Manitoba considers a couple to be in a common-law relationship if they have been living together for three years or more. Being in a common-law gives you the right to get a share in the property and seek partner support. How do you end a common-law relationship in Manitoba? A registered common-law relationship can only […]

Serve the petition using a court bailiff or a process server (personal service) If your spouse doesn’t respond to the divorce petition by way of returning the acknowledgement of service to the court within 14 days of it being posted to them, you can ask the court bailiff to serve them personally. How do I […]

Although you are NOT required to attend joint counseling to receive a divorce in Michigan, an attempt at joint counseling should be made, even if the end result affirms your decision to file for divorce. How fast can you get divorced in Michigan? Typically, most divorces in Michigan take 60 days to nine months, without […]

In other words, a custodial or non-custodial parent may be said to have abandoned or deserted a child. Pursuant to Indiana Code § 31-19-9-8(a)(1), the period of abandonment must last for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of a petition for adoption. What happens when one spouse doesn’t want a divorce in Indiana? […]

The child has to be at least 18 years old to have final say. Who gets the house in a divorce in Wyoming? Wyoming is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning the court will divide the property in a way that is fair considering several factors. In some cases, a fair division will be an equal […]

Like most states, Michigan considers nearly all property and debt you or your spouse acquire after the date of marriage to be marital property or marital debt, and therefore, belonging to you equally. Does my wife get half my debt in divorce? Yes, if you and your spouse have accrued any debts during the term […]

When the final divorce decree is entered, the judge will give each spouse “all or any part of the estate of the other.” This means that the judge has to divide up the couple’s assets and debts. Who gets the house in a divorce in Connecticut? Connecticut divorce laws follow the equitable distribution approach, which […]

Iowa does not require cohabitation to exist for a particular amount of time before it is considered “continuous.” Finally, there can be no “secret marriage.” The couple must make a public declaration or hold out to the public that they are married in order to be considered common-law married. How do you end a common […]

The spouse who is served with divorce papers has the opportunity to respond. In California, the respondent will have 30 days from the date of service to file a response with the court. Do I have to respond to a divorce petition in California? If you don’t file a response within 30 days of getting […]

Divorce by Mutual Consent. A joint divorce petition is filed by the divorcing couple in the court through a lawyer. They can hire a lawyer and provide him with all the relevant details. Lawyer will file a petition in court. The court will send a copy of the petition to the couple. Are assets divided […]

Maine follows marital property or equitable distribution for the division of property in divorce cases. The statutory reference for this is 19-A MRS §953. How are marital assets divided in Maine? The court will divide your property “equitably,” which means fairly, based upon the specific circumstances of your family. Equitable division of marital property does […]

Adultery is illegal in 21 other states, but Idaho is one of a few to classify it as a felony. If prosecuted to the full extent of the law, a person could spend up to three years in prison and be fined up to $1,000. What happens in a divorce if you commit adultery? Are […]

Understanding Spousal Support in Louisiana In a divorce, either spouse can ask the Court to award spousal support. Spousal support in Louisiana comes in two “flavors”: interim spousal support and final spousal support. Interim spousal support can be requested when a spouse files a Petition for Divorce. What is the wife entitled to in a […]

Growing apart simply wasn’t an option. But things began to bend and change in 1969, when then-governor of California Ronald Reagan officialized California’s Family Law Act. The act created a “no-fault” option for couples divorcing in California, who could now divorce citing irreconcilable differences. What is a women’s rights in a divorce? Typically, a woman […]

The right to possession and care of the child (unless there is a court order giving custody to someone else). The right of control over the upbringing of the child. This includes the right to make (jointly with any other guardian of the child)[46] important decisions about the child’s life. When can a child decide […]

“Behold, I say unto you that the law is fulfilled that was given unto Moses. “Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.” (3 Ne. […]

Marital Debt These are joint credit cards, mortgage loans, and car loans that are in both your name and your spouse’s name. According to Florida law, both spouse are responsible for this type of debt. There are exceptions, but in general, if a debt is shared during the marriage it will be shared in the […]

The short answer to this question is, yes, the inheritance is marital property. Indiana operates under the “one pot” theory of marital property. All property belonging to either or both spouses is considered marital property. Is your wife entitled to half your inheritance? Ordinarily before you get married, anything you inherit is considered to be […]

After many bench trials or the hearing of motions, the judge often will issue findings of fact and conclusions of law, especially if requested to do so by a party. These set forth the facts the judge found to be true and the conclusions of law he reached regarding those facts. What does findings of […]

Marriage was, for many couples, a working partnership, and families were the basis of many businesses. Marriage was seen to encourage social stability and moral behaviour, and allowed secure transfer of property within a family. It had a strong religious meaning, a joining of two people by God for life. Could a woman divorce her […]

You can still get Divorced in California, Even if Your Spouse Lives Out of State. After a marriage breaks up, it’s not unusual for one spouse to make the decision to move to a different state for a new job, to be closer to family, or simply to make a fresh start. Is CA A […]

In statutory marriages, maintenance is allowed to be claimed by the parties if there is any divorce or separation. After two parties are entered into a statutory marriage, either party is not allowed to enter into a second marriage, which will constitute the offence of bigamy s360 of the Criminal Code. What are the rights […]

Once the judge signs the final paperwork – usually a decree, findings of fact and conclusions of law, possibly an order or a judgment – the decision is final and binding. The final documents outline the parties’ rights and responsibilities on the issues that they address. What is a marital settlement agreement in Wisconsin? A […]