Question: My divorce and child custody case with my ex-wife was decided in one state, however, we all have since moved across the river to another state. If I am looking to modify the parenting time schedule, then which state should I bring my action: the original issuing state that …
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How To Properly Move Out Of The Country With Your Children
Question: My job is relocating me out of the country and my ex-wife has agreed to let the children live with me for a couple years overseas for the experience. I would like to prepare an enforceable court order of our agreement. What type of issues should this agreement address …
CONTINUE READINGDivorcing In One State While Owning Property Located In Another State
Question: I own property in another state that I bought before we were married in that state. We have lived in our current state for many years. Now that we are divorcing, which state’s property laws will govern how this property is divided?
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Question: I will be deployed overseas when my oldest child reaches the age of emancipation that should result in a child support modification. How can I have my child support lowered when I am out of the country unable to attend any modification hearings?
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Question: I pay child support to my ex-wife and child who live in the state that originally issued the order. I have since moved out of state and now my new state is trying to garnish my wages. Can one state garnish wages for a child support order entered in …
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Question: My wife recently moved out of state with our children without my permission and informed me she is not returning. She is planning on enrolling the children in school while she is living at her parents’ house. My question is what order or motion do I need to file …
CONTINUE READINGClosing Child Support Case In One State To Open In Another
Question: I pay child support to my ex-wife who lives in another state and technically has custody, but her mother has guardianship over our children. How do I stop paying child support to my ex-wife in her state (Alaska) and set up an order so the money goes to the …
CONTINUE READINGCan My Wife Move The Kids During Our Child Custody Case?
Question: My wife and I are in the middle of a child custody case. She told me she has decided to take the children and move out of state to her mother’s home. Is there any statute that says the kids have to stay in the county where the child …
CONTINUE READINGWhere To File For Divorce If Wife Lives In Different State?
Question: My children and wife have lived in a different state from me for many years in a house that I own. I would like to file for divorce, but I am unsure of which state to file in. Which state has jurisdiction in a divorce case, the state I …
CONTINUE READINGEstablishing Residency And Transferring Divorce Case
Question: I am moving to another state and would like that state’s divorce laws to apply to my case once I establish residency. My divorce case is final in the state I currently live in, but when I’m settled in my new state can I transfer jurisdiction to that state?
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