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What happens if your spouse wont sign divorce we are in two different states?
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If you live in Oklahoma and your spouse lives in Texas can you file for divorce in Oklahoma?
Yes. You can file for divorce in the state in which you were married or the state in which you are a resident of. It does not matter that you and your spouse live in different states you just cannot file for divorce in a state that neither have you have any relation to. It would be best for you to file first, since you live in different states, to spare yourself the traveling costs and other expenses that would be associated with traveling to Texas should your spouse file first.
Can man file for divorce living in US and spouse is in Guatemala?
my wife lives in Guatemala can i file for a divorce in the united states
Once both parties sign divorce papers but the the divorce process is not final can the divorce be stopped by one party?
No. In the United States you cannot force your spouse to remain married to you if they wish to dissolve the marriage.No. In the United States you cannot force your spouse to remain married to you if they wish to dissolve the marriage.No. In the United States you cannot force your spouse to remain married to you if they wish to dissolve the marriage.No. In the United States you cannot force your spouse to remain married to you if they wish to dissolve the marriage.
What is Statute of limitations divorce settlement Michigan?
If you are married in the United States, but do not know where the spouse is that you wish to divorce, can you file for and be granted a divorce? Please list the steps to do this.
When does a the obligation of a divorce decree?
The divorce decree obligation states what each spouse is obligated to. This could be alimony payments or child support.
Can i file for a divorce if your spouse has become a felon after your marriage?
Generally speaking, yes. You can file for divorce for almost any reason. Some states allow non-contested divorces if one spouse becomes a felon.
What can one do if their spouse leaves the home. Can he or she file for divorce?
Your spouse walked out, and you'd like to file for divorce? "Abandonment" is grounds for divorce in any of the "fault" states. The essential procedure is to publish a notice of intent to divorce in the paper for one month. If it hasn't been answered by then, you file for divorce and it's granted. I recommend changing the doorlocks.
What happens to dad's Will if I prove mom is being unfaithful?
Nothing happens to a person's Will if they find their spouse has been unfaithful. Further steps must be taken to make changes to the Will.A person can write a new Will but you cannot disinherit your spouse in most states. A spouse is legally entitled to a portion of your estate. Divorce changes the situation. First, a Will written prior to a divorce will become null regarding the ex-spouse unless the Will stated the gift was intended to take effect even in the case of a divorce. A person who has ended a marriage by divorce has the right to write a new Will.
What happens if the testator gets divorced after making the will?
This varies from state to state, but most divorce decrees will include making the will void as it applies to the spouse in question. Consult the divorce decree and a probate attorney to find out what happens in your state. ==Additional Comments== In Massachusetts any provisions for a spouse expressed in a Will made prior to the divorce are automatically revoked by a divorce decree unless there is specific language also contained in the Will to contradict that operation of law. It's best to check your state statutes. Most states have adopted laws that provide that if there is a divorce, the gift to the wife and the appointment of her as executrix are automatically revoked unless the will says differently.
Can you sue your spouse for having an affair?
There is no need to sue your spouse, but you do have the right to file for divorce and in some states half of what he owns will go to you if you have the right lawyer. The person your spouse is having the affair with can be named as to the reason you are applying for a divorce. It would be wise of you to seek legal counsel to see what your options are.
If a husband leaves everything to his wife in his will and they get divorced but the will does not change does she still get everything?
No. Generally, in the United States, a legal divorce nullifies any provisions made for a spouse in a will that was written prior to the divorce unless the will specifically states it will remain effective in the case of a divorce.
Is an ex wife able to claim anything left to her in her ex husband's will?
Generally no. In most jurisdictions any provisions made in a will prior to a divorce are extinguished (as to the ex spouse) by a divorce unless the will clearly states the provisions are to be followed in spite of a divorce. You should consult with that attorney who is handling the estate to determine the provisions in the law in your jurisdiction.Generally no. In most jurisdictions any provisions made in a will prior to a divorce are extinguished (as to the ex spouse) by a divorce unless the will clearly states the provisions are to be followed in spite of a divorce. You should consult with that attorney who is handling the estate to determine the provisions in the law in your jurisdiction.Generally no. In most jurisdictions any provisions made in a will prior to a divorce are extinguished (as to the ex spouse) by a divorce unless the will clearly states the provisions are to be followed in spite of a divorce. You should consult with that attorney who is handling the estate to determine the provisions in the law in your jurisdiction.Generally no. In most jurisdictions any provisions made in a will prior to a divorce are extinguished (as to the ex spouse) by a divorce unless the will clearly states the provisions are to be followed in spite of a divorce. You should consult with that attorney who is handling the estate to determine the provisions in the law in your jurisdiction.
