Recent content by kate554

What is the name of your state? Missouri My ex was ordered to pay a lump sum to equalize assets. The decree says this was to be within 30 days, but it will be 60 days soon, and not a cent. Can I file contempt myself? I do have an attorney, but I have already paid him nearly half of what the...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My divorce keeps getting delayed because my husband will not respond to our settlement offer, and is forcing a trial. (We have been on the docket at least 6 times, but never get in because the courts are backed up.) He will not respond because he...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My divorce is not final. When we separated, I moved out. The only way I could buy a house was to have my husband refinance and pay me half the equity. (yes, I know I didn't have to buy a house, but that's hindsight.) He refinanced and the papers...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My divorce is not final. When we separated, I moved out. The only way I could buy a house was to have my husband refinance and pay me half the equity. (yes, I know I didn't have to buy a house, but that's hindsight.) He refinanced and I had to (did I...

What is the name of your state? Missouri I purchased a house in March 2006. The garage was enclosed at some point to make an extra room. In of July of 2006, we had a big rain, and the room flooded. I thought this was my fault because the gutters were clogged. (on the disclosure it said 'be...

What is the name of your state? Missouri If a divorce goes through, and it is found that a financial asset (stock options) was left out of the financial disclosure, can the divorce be re-opened? And while we are at it, how are unvested options valued? (About half of these are vested, and half...

What is the name of your state? Missouri We had a big rain Sat. night and one of the rooms in my house partially flooded. This ruined the wood laminate floor - a 12' x 5' section is warped and the pad underneath is wet and mildewing. I am not sure if only part of the floor can be replaced or...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My husband filed. I received a Respondent's Entry of Appearance form to sign and mail back to his lawyer. This also waives the issuance and service of a summons from the sherrif. The one section reads: "She does hereby enter her appearance to the...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My niece was watching my dogs while I was out of town. She is 16 but does not have a license. She took my car and wrecked it, which her mom is paying for. She will not tell the truth about what happened. If she damaged someone's property, ie...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My husband is having an affair, and has spent at least 10K of marital funds on the affair, possibly a lot more since I am not sure when it started. (I have absolute proof on what I've found so far.) I've been reading up on Dissipation. Is it...

Divorce lien and Adultery questions I live in Missouri. Husband is keeping house, refinancing and buying me out, but will not have all needed funds to pay me at closing. I don't need all the money right now, but don't want to sign a quit claim and/or marital waiver without him signing a...