Can a spouse leave the state during divorce?
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Can a spouse leave the state during divorce?
A divorce case is not like a criminal case, which may stop you from leaving the state while charges are pending. Instead, you still have the right to go wherever you want – you just need to be available to appear in court when required.
Which state has jurisdiction over divorce?
A: The home state of the child has custody jurisdiction, unless one state asserts continuing jurisdiction. The state that rendered the original custody decree can assert jurisdiction in any modification proceeding as long as one of the parties remains a resident and that state has jurisdiction under its own laws.
Can alimony be enforced across state lines?
All 50 states have signed the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act into law, and UIFSA makes it possible to extradite an ex-spouse for nonpayment of alimony. Even without extradition, states can enforce spousal-support payments against former residents who’ve fled across their borders.
Can I go after my ex husband’s new wife for alimony?
Although I agree with the nuances mentioned by counsel on how a court can calculate alimony, the direct answer to your question is, No, the court may not go after your new wife’s income/assets to increase your alimony.
Which states are alimony States?
As of 2018, the states that may still grant permanent alimony are New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, and Oregon.
How does an ex wife get alimony?
In California, alimony usually takes the form of monthly payments from one ex-spouse to the other, for a specific period of time. Spouses may also pay alimony in a lump sum, by a transfer of property, or by direct payment of other expenses (such as mortgage payments).
Should a husband and wife have separate bank accounts?
Each spouse has every right to withdraw money and close the account without the consent of the other, and one party can easily leave the other penniless. Separate bank accounts prevent that scenario and can allow for an easier break that often doesn’t involve a long fight to fully separate the finances.
