Is It Possible To Speed The Divorce Process?

Question: My wife and I would like a divorce as quickly as possible and would like to avoid the six-month waiting period. Can we speed things up if we agree on all the terms of divorce and the custody of our children is under the guardianship of their grandmother?

Can You Suspend A Divorce Filing?

Question: My wife recently served me with divorce papers, but after receiving them we ended up deciding that we can work through the details. She said she will have her attorney suspend the filing, but it has been a couple of weeks and I have not received any type of …

Can Adultery Affect A Divorce Case?

Question: My spouse has been committing adultery for years. Will that come into play during our divorce? Also, I am disabled and receive medical insurance through my spouse. How will that play out during the case?

What Stipulations Can Be Included In A Divorce Decree?

Question: What specific stipulations can be included in a divorce decree? Can one party request that a third party not be allowed in the children’s lives after divorce?

How Long Do I Have To Respond To Divorce Papers?

Question: I was recently served divorce papers and told I have 21 days to respond to the court. Is that 21 days after my spouse files or 21 days after I was served the papers?

Understanding Procedural Rules As A Pro-Se Litigant

Question: I am representing myself in my divorce pro se and I feel as though the courts are treating me differently because I’m not an attorney. For example, the court recently granted my wife’s attorney a three-day extra continuance regarding evidence and I was never notified by either the court …

Accessing Account Passwords During Divorce

Question: During our marriage, my wife and I stored all of our account passwords on a sheet of paper in our home office. During mediation, we agreed to provide the previous three months of bank statements, which should include credit cards. I handed mine over, but she has refused to …

Should I File Assault Charges?

Question: I went to pick up my kids this morning and when I got there my ex-wife grabbed me and began beating me in front of the children. Should I press charges? What will happen to my kids if I do? I refuse to sacrifice their quality of life because …

Is It Possible To Change Judge And Venue During A Divorce Case?

Question: Is there any way to change the location and judge during a divorce case? I feel the judge in my case is biased against me.

Pivotal Weeks Loom For Mo., Mass. Shared Parenting Bills

The coming weeks could prove pivotal for shared parenting bills in Missouri and Massachusetts. After making huge gains in 2015, the shared parenting movement has continued its momentum in 2016.