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Can a lovers spouse sue other party for anything other than "Alienation of Affections" in SC in adultery case?

Had a 2 month affair and the lovers husband is threatening to sue me after divorce is settled, can he sue for pain and suffering or anything else?

Family LawSouth Carolina1 attorney answer

Can you get spousal support reduced?

At the time of the divorce I didn't fight with my ex wife who initiated the divorce. The agreement was 500 but it since went up $100 and I am not sure

Family LawMichigan4 attorney answers

Alimony ?

I just found out that my ex wife has been working since January, and didn’t tell me. I’m still paying full alimony. The order says alimony can be chan

Family LawVirginia1 attorney answer

I would like to divorce my wife. We have 2 sons together. I have a house with mortgage & 2 car notes. What do I need to do?

I have been married for 7years and have had issues all through. Each the tempers friar up she always block my way. She will nag and nag. 2 years ago.

Family LawMassachusetts2 attorney answers

If there was evidence of past abuse & extra marital relations but everything now is calm would there still be grounds to divorce

Physical abuse has been few and far between. Mental abuse has been continual. There’s evidence of an emotional affair, but nothing more to my knowledg

Family LawArkansas1 attorney answer

What age does the child support end

I don't owe any arrears. My divorce agreement states until the age of 18. I'm hearing mixed answers that I will have to continue to pay child until th

Family LawNevada2 attorney answers

What are step parent rights in vermont?

My daughter's dad and I haven't been together in almost 2 years. We share custody. Well his wife has been signing legal documents for my daughter with

Family LawVermont2 attorney answers

Can I sue my Dr that had an extra marital affair with my wife for alienation of affection?

They both work at the same hospital and started the affair when I had asked her to contact him for a prescription refill. I found vacation plans they

Family LawNew Mexico1 attorney answer

Statute of limitations on child support in indiana

My daughter was emasipated at 17 she is now 33. Last year my license was suspended. There is no judgement as I know. How can I get court to drop on st

Family LawIndiana1 attorney answer

What will my ex expect to pay in child support & alimony due to having a 15yo autistic son and me being a stay@home mom?

We’ve been married for 18 years, he works out of town all the time. I’m almost 50, and have been a stay at home mom for our kids 13 & 15, one being s

Family LawWisconsin1 attorney answer

What options does a homeless man have to get forgiven for back pay child support?

I just found a long lost friend from 15 years ago we lost touch and he became homeless. He's been homeless for 10 years and he now has many mental/soc

Family LawColorado1 attorney answer

If my ex is receiving a SSI check on our special needs child will it be taken into account for my child support?

I have a 6 year old daughter with a list of health complications. I just found out that my ex (her mother) is receiving a disability check off of her.

Family LawLouisiana2 attorney answers

What are the chances of me getting back child support of 15,000? Is there a statue of limitation to take him to court?

Got divorced in 2009 from that time til 2014 he did not make payments. In 2014 he started making his monthly payments but, not much towards back child

Family LawUtah3 attorney answers

Chances of winning a trial on Class A Misdemeanor for Obstruction?

My friend picked me up one night from a party because I was too drunk to drive. She blew through a road block and got pulled over. He made her get out

Family LawIllinois6 attorney answers

Can I claim abandoned property on my ex husbands motorcycle that he has yet to pick up in two and a half years?

My ex husband and I were separated for two years before our divorce was final. I have told him numerous times to come and pick up his motorcycle and h

Family LawKentucky1 attorney answer

Does an LLC protect the assets of the company if only one spouse is the listed owner of the LLC?

My wife and I have been married 21 years, file a joint tax return, and have joint bank accounts. He has an LLC in Virginia formed under both our names

Family LawVirginia3 attorney answers

What are step parent rights in Columbus, Indiana?

Biological mom has two children. We are married so I have two step children. If mom and dad goto jail for a little bit, do I as the step parent have

Family LawIndiana1 attorney answer

When i have an HRA plan does my ex get to benefit from it?

My divorce agreement states" i am to keep my HMO employer sponsered health insurance" Well i also have an HRA that my employer offers. My employer of

Family LawMassachusetts1 attorney answer

Ex-wife provides health insurance for minor child

It is in divorce decree that wife agrees to provide health insurance on our daughter. Does wife have to provide a card to me (father) in case I need.

Family LawMississippi2 attorney answers

Can I sell my husbands abandoned property?

My husband left the residence 18 APRIL 2016. There was a protective order put in place however he had two opportunities to retrieve his things with a.

Family LawConnecticut4 attorney answers

How long am I legally bound to hold on to someone's property?

My husband left our home in August 20015 leaving the bulk of his property behind. We are now divorced as of March 1, 2016. He is remarried as of June.

Family LawOhio4 attorney answers

How hard is it to win a step parent adoption case?

My 9 year old child hasn't heard from her bio father in 2+ years. She hasn't received any child support in a a little over a year. What is the process

Family LawOklahoma5 attorney answers

Do one have to keep the other on health insurance but what about dental, vision and car insurance? Can one take the other off

If one decided to call it quits. One still have to keep one on health insurance until it's finalize. Is dental, vision, car insurance included.

Family LawMississippi3 attorney answers

Can i list all these items and if i am granted a divorce by default am i entitled to them legally.

Cant locate spouse so getting a divorce by publication. She has personal family heirlooms, all the cars in her name, all our hunting gear, guns, camer

Family LawNorth Dakota1 attorney answer
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