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Does an Affair Affect a Divorce?

Does an Affair Affect a Divorce?

If I was to get a divorce and one of the parties commited adultry would that have any effect on the division of property?

No, extramarital affairs are inconsequential in a divorce action as it pertains to property division. However, it could impact custody.

Court’s Evaluation of Finances

Court’s Evaluation of Finances

What does the court value the salary of a homemaker? For example if I make $100K a year what do they value her salary at for the distribution? Is it like if they value it at $40K (just for example) then 4/14 (40K/140K combined) is what her portion would be of any equity, etc.? Thanx!

The court does not place a dollar value on a homemaker’s salary. I’m not sure what you are asking but if you are inquiring about a property division, the court takes into consideration several factors such as length of the marriage, ability to support oneself once the marriage is dissolved, contribution to the assets by both spouses, etc.

Priority of Children’s Well-being

Priority of Children’s Well-being

i would like to know about childrens rights to be protected, when 1 parent without custody can go to court and cost the custodial parent monies for transportation when it puts their well being, food, school days missed and everyday needs secondary to the parents visitation. can you please tell me if there is a way for the childrens wellbeing to come first?

The children’s well being always comes first. If this is not happening, you need to file an action with the court and obtain court orders protecting the children.

Can Court Order Paternity Test?

Can Court Order Paternity Test?

I was in Sterling working over the summer had a brief relationship with a women. Last month she contacted me and told me she was expecting a baby in January or February and the baby was mine. At the time she said she did not want the child and if I did not want the child she would put the baby up for adoption. I agreed that if the baby were mine I would take the baby and raise him or her. The only stipulation I had was a paternity test. The baby was born last week that leaves this questionable to the dates I was with her. However, I paid for the paternity test and did my part. I made two appointments for her, which she failed to keep. I have made another one for Monday 1/31. She is homeless and has a local church putting her up in a hotel for the next month. What I want is to have this paternity test completed and if this is my baby I want to do what is right. I’m very concerned for the baby if mine or not as she has been homeless for years. This is her second baby and she gave the first up for adoption. What can I do? Can the court order the paternity test. I’m prepared to hire an attorney if needed.

Yes, the court can definitely order a paternity test. You will need to file a paternity action in order to make this happen.

Changing Lawyer During Divorce

Changing Lawyer During Divorce

My fiance is getting divorced and fighting for full parental responsibility. We are aware that we are swimming upstream. However, his lawyer seems to be coasting through this and just collecting our hard earned money. Can we change lawyers in the middle of a divorce?

Yes, you can change lawyers in the middle of a divorce.