Blog entries tagged service

Who Gets The Car If No Divorce Papers Filed Yet?

Matt Allen — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My wife and I are separated, but she has yet to serve me with the divorce filing. She has possession of the vehicle that is in my name and I pay for.

Do I have a legal right to retrieve the vehicle from her since we are still legally married, there are no court orders, and the vehicle is mine even though we both use it?

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How To Get A Default Divorce Judgment Granted

Matt Allen — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

For a default divorce to be granted, do I have to have a record that my wife was served notice of the hearing date?

I have filed for divorce and had her served by a process server, but she failed to respond within the 20-day waiting period my state's divorce laws require.

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divRead More...

Responding To Discovery Interrogatories Requests

Matt Allen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I received discovery interrogatories by regular mail. I have finished my answers and I also need to send my interrogatories to my ex-wife as well.

Do I have to properly serve them or is sending them by regular mail enough?

Also, do I have to depoRead More...

Evidence Needed To Prove Child Support Was Paid Directly To Ex-Wife

Matt Allen — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I was just served papers to appear in court due to alleged child support arrears.

I have proof for the child support office that they payments they claim I missed were paid directly to my ex-wife before the wage garnishment was implemented.

Would all I have to do is establish proof to the child support enforcement agencyRead More...

Ask A Lawyer: Long Distance Divorce

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I have been seperated for 8 years and my ex lives in Mexico. I want to get married to someone else.

How can I get a divorce from here?

ANSWER:

Generally, states have rules of civil procedure that determine how to serve a person who is not within the state. This may be usinRead More...

Ask a Lawyer: How do you serve papers to the other party when have a confidential address?

Mon, 29 Nov 1999 18:00:00 +0100

Question: My husband is attempting to have his child support modified in Broward County, FL. We cannot afford a lawyer since we live in IL, so he is doing pro se representation. He sent the supplemental petition and appropriate papers and included last known address for service as well as a special note on the Process Service Memorandum notifying the Sheriff that his ex-wife had filed for confidential address last year (she's claiming "harassment" because he called to talk to his son). ThereforeRead More...

Ask a Lawyer: Indiana emancipation

Mon, 29 Nov 1999 18:00:00 +0100

Question: I have an 18 year old son living with his Mom in Indiana. He graduated high school in May and will be going to College in the Fall. I just learned that he has joined the Indiana National Guard. Does this qualify as military service? Is this grounds for emancipation? He starts his basic training in a few weeks.Answer: Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana. That should be grounds for emancipation Read More...