Divorce Legal Answers

Can I get a divorce in Miami based on adultery?

I want to divorce my wife because I found out recently that she’s been cheating on me. She’s in the military and she’s been messing around with another guy in her unit. She’s currently deployed and I’d like to get the divorce and be able to move out of the house before she comes back home. I’ve heard there is a waiting period to get a divorce in Florida. Is adultery a legitimate grounds for divorce and if it is, can I get a faster divorce? Are any of the divorce requirements different because she’s in the military and currently overseas?

Miami, FL

Mar 15, 2021

Securing my share of ex’s retirement that I got in the divorce?

My divorce was final about 2 years ago and I was awarded part of my wife’s government pension. My attorney at the time told me I needed a “QDRO” to get my part of her retirement paid directly to me. I didn’t do anything about it at the time, but now my ex is about to retire and I want to make sure I get my share when she does. I would prefer not to go back to the same lawyer I used for the divorce. Can I do a QDRO myself and if not, what documentation do I need to give a lawyer to do it and about how much will it cost? Is there a time limit on when I have to get this done based on when my divorce was final?

Atlanta, GA

Mar 15, 2021

How does a divorce trial work in Chicago?

I’m in the middle of a contested divorce with my husband who was mentally and physically abusive to me. The judge has made us attend settlement conferences but we haven’t been able to resolve anything and I don’t even want to be in the same room with him. The judge said if we don’t settle, we have to go to a contested divorce trial. I have not been happy with my current attorney who seems to think we are going to have trouble proving the abuse. I think it’s a big part of my case. If I fire my attorney, can I represent myself in a divorce trial and how does that work/what do I need to know? Am I allowed to testify about the abuse and bring in witnesses? If I do need an attorney, will one take the case when we are already halfway through?

Chicago, IL

Mar 15, 2021

Where do I file for divorce if my husband lives in Colombia?

I want a divorce from my husband who is currently living in Colombia. I live in Philadelphia in our marital home. We lived here together for about 5 years before we split up and he moved back to where his family lives. I haven’t talked to him in over a year. Can I divorce him by filing here in Philly and if I can, how do I get the divorce papers to him if I don’t know exactly where he’s currently residing?

Philadelphia, PA

Mar 15, 2021

Does my spouse’s fault matter in a Texas divorce?

I’ve been told that Texas is a no-fault state and the fact that my wife is an alcoholic and emotionally abusive to me and our kids doesn’t mean anything in a divorce. We live in Dallas and have a house and a business together. Her behavior has negatively impacted our customers and our business as a whole. I don’t think it’s fair that her actions don’t count for anything. If I do pursue a divorce, will a judge consider what she’s done to me and our family when they divide up our property? Is there something I have to include in the divorce papers to let the court know about her behavior?

Dallas, TX

Mar 15, 2021

Can I stop my wife from filing for divorce?

I’ve been married 8 years and my wife is now saying she wants a divorce. She says she filed for one but I have not received any paperwork, and we are still living together. We live in San Antonio and I went to the courthouse in Bexar County and they said they have no record of her filing. I don’t want a divorce, I want to go to marriage counseling. Is there anything I can do to require my wife to attend counseling with me, or some type of mediation? How do I find out if she did file for a divorce?

San Antonio, TX

Mar 15, 2021

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