What is the difference between a dissolution of marriage and a legal separation?
What is the difference between a dissolution of marriage and a legal separation?
The main difference between obtaining a legal separation and obtaining a dissolution of marriage is that in a legal separation you do not ask the court to terminate your marital status. Now, when you file for a dissolution of marriage, you are asking the court to terminate your marital status.
Can my husband hide assets?
Whatever the reason, hiding assets, income and debt is not only unethical; it’s also illegal and subject to severe penalties IF discovered. But even so, the burden of proof is often on the spouse with less financial resources (typically the woman) to prove any such unscrupulous behavior.
How do I know if my ex is working?
Call the local domestic relations office, if you have a child custody and support arrangement. Domestic relations should have his last record of employment and can let you know if he is still at the listed job. Call his family or friends, if you have a positive relationship with them.
What happens if your ex doesn’t pay child support?
An Attorney Can Help Protect Your Rights and Enforce a Child Support Order. The consequences of violating a court order cut both ways. If your ex refuses to pay child support, they’re in violation, and they risk being held in contempt and receiving fines or even jail time.
