What happens if I file for divorce while in bankruptcy?

Question: I am currently going through bankruptcy and my wife wants a divorce. What happens if I file for divorce while in bankruptcy? Will I still be ordered to pay child support and alimony by the divorce court if I am bankrupt?

What are the options for pursuing contempt of court litigation?

Question: My husband’s ex-wife listed him as a responsible party on a medical bill for his child that he never consented to nor has ever received a bill for. The ex then filed for bankruptcy listing him as a responsible party on the medical bills. We are going to pursue …

How will divorce affect me since I’ve provided primary care?

Question: What do I do since I’ve been the primary care provider for our son for all of his life and have not worked? She asked me to stay at home with, but now I have no money to afford a divorce attorney. To top it all off, through her …

My ex is ruining my credit and forcing me into bankruptcy

Question: My ex is behind on the mortgage, credit card payments and money owed to me. All of this is ruining my credit since my ex is supposed to be handling it per the divorce decree. I don’t have money to get another lawyer to fight all of this. What …

I’m In a Hurry: How Fast Can I Get Divorced?

By Molly Murphy Attorney Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Jefferson City, Mo., office As an associate attorney at Cordell & Cordell, P.C., I conduct several initial appointments a week for potential clients. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is how fast can we get this done? In today’s …

Bipolar Wife and Custody

Question: I’ve been married almost ten years and have a 5-year-old girl and a two-year-old son. My wife is diagnosed as bipolar, and she’s gotten much worse since our second child was born. She takes her medications and holds down a good job, but is verbally abusive to me and …