Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce

By Molly Murphy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Every jurisdiction in the United States has different standards and reasons that a party may file for dissolution of marriage. No-fault divorce describes any divorce where the spouse suing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. …

Can I file an appeal if she lied to meet residency requirement?

Question: My ex-wife filed for divorce in a county in California before meeting the 90-day residency requirement. She simply lied in the divorce papers and said we split three months earlier. Can I file an appeal of the divorce decision based on the court not having jurisdiction in the first …

Can a divorce case be dismissed because of false residency facts?

Question: If the driver’s license used to file a divorce petition contains false and incorrect information is it a reason for dismissal of the action? It does not match the residency statements on the suit and is not accurate in the residency facts.

Can my ex withhold the address of where my son lives?

Question: I discovered my ex wife has lied to me for years about the residing address of my son who lives out of state. This explains why she has had a P.O. box and wanted everything mailed there instead of the residence. What can I do from a legal standpoint?

Keeping The Judge Informed

Imagine this, you and your spouse have been having problems and your spouse informs you that she has taken a job in another state. She further informs you that she will be taking your child with her. While no divorce proceedings have begun, you feel it is inevitable. What do you do? Wait and …

Suing For Custody Across State Lines

Question: I have two girls ages 14 and 16. Their mother has full custody and resides in Alabama, the original custody/support order was issued in Alabama. The mother was awarded full custody in 1997 with unrestricted visitation rights given to me.

Relocation and Your Children

One of the more common post-divorce issues parents must face is the relocation of one of the parties. Divorce strains the relationship between a parent and child, especially for the non-residential parent. When the other parent relocates with the child this strain is exaggerated. The greater the distance between the …