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SubjectDate Asked
affairs8/31/2011
  Q: Does a marriage last when it was born from an affair. My ex husband dated my friend off and on for ...
  A: Marriages last, marriages fail, now days marriage seems less sacred than back in the days when two ...
Divorce10/17/2009
  Q: I have been married for 6 months to my husband and separated for almost 3 months he is very ...
  A: A divorce cost anywhere between 250.00 to 300.00 to file. The papers you need are available online ...
Court Order10/12/2009
  Q: July 2, 07 my divorce was final. My husband was ordered to pay me $300 a month plus 5% until $12,000 ...
  A: Your ex-Husband is in contempt of court, you can take him back to court and present this ...
help!!10/11/2009
  Q: My boyfriend of four years is an illegal immigrant and we have two kids together. he was married but ...
  A: When she filed for divorce, he should of got a notice and a copy of the original divorce petition. ...
divorce10/9/2009
  Q: I married a illegal immigrant 13 years ago (we do have a child), but he was deported about 3 months ...
  A: In the United States you can get a divorce with or without a response. When you file for divorce, ...
on letting go10/7/2009
  Q: I am a father of three wonderful children ages 3, 5 and 6. My wife of seven years has turned out to ...
  A: You have two choices, either dwell on the past and never let go or stop thinking about the past and ...
taking name off mortgage10/6/2009
  Q: My friend has been divorced now for almost 3 months and still lives with his ex wife. He's more than ...
  A: He needs to sign a 'Quick Claim deed', meaning she keeps the house his name is taken off the ...
post divorce issues10/4/2009
  Q: My ex-spouse has contacted my employer (anonymously)and subordinates with some information about me ...
  A: You might think about filing a order of protection/workplace harassment. When you file, be specific ...
dudas10/3/2009
  Q: hola me case en mexico en 1986, lleve una vida muy dificil en 2003 vinimos a vivir a usa toda la ...
  A: Hola Lety, Desculpe que no conteste pronto, tambien desculpe mi espanol. Has pasado mucho tiempo ...
4 years, and he's still NOT divorced.9/29/2009
  Q: For the record, I'm usually a level headed, 'know what to do', kind of person. However, with the ...
  A: It sounds like you usually choose to do what is right for you and or are open to opinions other that ...
divorce settlement9/28/2009
  Q: I was divorced one year ago in Iowa and have since relocated to Arizona. My ex was to pay me a sum ...
  A: The divorce decree is only as good as the people who promise to agree with it. Luckily a court of ...
annulment9/15/2009
  Q: I was just married to someone whom I love dearly and our honeymoon was the first time we were ...
  A: Matthew, If you would like to tell your family why you and your wife are not together, the choice ...
Mother and Step-Father9/10/2009
  Q: Let me start off telling you a little about what's going on. My father passed away in 1993 and my ...
  A: I would like to say that the house is safe because it was bought before they married; but in some ...
Mother and Step-Father9/10/2009
  Q: Let me start off telling you a little about what's going on. My father passed away in 1993 and my ...
  A: Your mother has made many choices in her life that has not only had an effect on her but also her ...
wage attachment9/9/2009
  Q: my soon to be ex "snuck" out 2 yrs ago and took all financial records. for 5 or more yrs I had no ...
  A: Forging a check is a federal offence and you should go to your local county attorneys office and ...
i dont want a divorce8/27/2009
  Q: If i say i dont want the divorce will the judge send us to marriage counseling before he gets it?
  A: Usually when a divorce decree is filed, if there are children, it is mandatory that you go through ...
Divorce in USA8/20/2009
  Q: 1) I got married to US citizen in India in Nov 2007. After coming to USA we did not stay together ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in my reply. In the United States the process would have to follow ...
sister's divorse8/19/2009
  Q: My sister has been trying to get a divorse now for 3 years. Papers are filed but she doesnot work ...
  A: No, her hands are not tied, she needs to file a petition to the courts for a divorce. The filing ...
inconvenient truth8/10/2009
  Q: it's me Sara again..you've wonderfully attached me to Ntasha Bedingfield's Unwritten Lyrics and so ...
  A: (Sara) Jumping out of the frying pan into the fire, are we? When our parents raised us, little do ...
taxes/seperation8/10/2009
  Q: my husband and I are separated (not legally).I live in Michigan he moved to Chicago to be with the ...
  A: FYI,I forgot to mention,(The courts require a 90 days residency in the state he is living, before he ...
How to help a friend8/6/2009
  Q: A friend I work with has been acting strange lately. In a nutshell he is always smiling and gets ...
  A: As you stated,” He is a private person". Signs of not smiling and not looking happy could be in ...
Visitation Modification8/5/2009
  Q: I am a young teenager (thirteen, fourteen in September) and I'm having a lot of problems with my ...
  A: Let me start with how impressed I am with your maturity level, yet I’m not surprised due to the ...
property separation8/4/2009
  Q: My husband and i are divorcing and i would like to keep the car which is in both of our names. I am ...
  A: As long as you and your soon to be ex-husband agree in the divorce decree, to give you the truck the ...
property separation8/4/2009
  Q: My husband and i are divorcing and i would like to keep the car which is in both of our names. I am ...
  A: The question is, why does your ex-husband want to refinance? Is it due to money or getting his name ...
changes to divorce decree8/4/2009
  Q: My ex-husband used an online divorce writer and it is very vague. I just wanted out of the marriage. ...
  A: The judge will consider in the best interest of the children, you might want to consider various ...
How to help a friend8/3/2009
  Q: A friend I work with has been acting strange lately. In a nutshell he is always smiling and gets ...
  A: Sometimes a friend needs to step back from being intrusive, it could be that he does not quite see ...
divorce after 8 weeks8/2/2009
  Q: I have been married only 8 weeks. Seperated. Wants a divorce as my wife has been talking to another ...
  A: It sounds as if this divorce you are about to embark in, is simple. be aware that in some occasions ...
Father does not honor divorce decree8/2/2009
  Q: I have been divorced for 9 years and my daughter is now 15 years old. Her father remarried and the ...
  A: It is unfortunate that your daughter is burdened by issues that should be dealt with by adults in ...
my boyfriend is still married7/30/2009
  Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for 2 years now. we have lived togeter the whole 2 years. i knew he ...
  A: You stated that you knew he was married when you met him. I presume you gave him credit for being ...
divorce and cc7/29/2009
  Q: Me and my husband have been divorced for 1 1/2 when we divorced I gave him everything and he paid ...
  A: If I am correct, you have two questions, 1. Do you have to pay for an old satellite bill the two of ...
Child Custody7/24/2009
  Q: I am writing to you for a friend of mine who is some trouble. She has 2 daughters who she loves, ...
  A: There are a few factors to consider in this situation, The father of the children can take her to ...
Love myself7/20/2009
  Q: Been through a 2 an dhalf year marraige full of lies and psychological and sexual abuse...been ...
  A: As soon as I read your story, the first thing that came into my mind was a song I heard on the radio ...
if my ex is a narcissist; how do I deal with her?7/14/2009
  Q: I've been divorced 2.5 years. We share 50/50 custody of our gorgeous 7yo son. I thought the reasons ...
  A: Paul, It sounds as if you have made your decision as to what to do. It is a good idea to keep your ...
divorce while pregnant7/14/2009
  Q: i am pregnant (6 months) in cook county illinois.. i am in the middle of a divorce and the baby is ...
  A: Dominique, It is normal that your husband wants custody of his child. If you filed for divorce, ...
if my ex is a narcissist; how do I deal with her?7/14/2009
  Q: I've been divorced 2.5 years. We share 50/50 custody of our gorgeous 7yo son. I thought the reasons ...
  A: It sounds as if the both of you care immensely for your son. Looking out for YOU is just as ...
out-of-state divorce7/6/2009
  Q: I live in New York state, while my husband is currently absconded on probation in Florida. We were ...
  A: First, if you want a divorce you need to file for one, where you currently reside should be fine. ...
Betrayed by parelegal7/6/2009
  Q: I believe you have provided me some helpful advice in the past regarding my ex pornography addiction ...
  A: I see you have gone forward with your life yet continue to collide with people that test your ...
false accusations6/27/2009
  Q: my son is divorced and living with me. His children come to our house for visitation. my ex ...
  A: It sounds as if your ex daughter-in-law has some issues she needs to address. Her reasons/Dramas are ...
penion6/24/2009
  Q: both my ex and i worked before and after we were married what I want to know is do I get half of his ...
  A: There are many ways to confront your situation. Every State varies in what each spouse is entitled ...
my boyfriend....should I trust him?6/16/2009
  Q: My boyfriend of almost 2 years now is going through a divorce right now but the ex won`t sign the ...
  A: This may not be what you want to hear but, your boyfriend and his wife share one common bond, their ...
Husband addicted to porn6/13/2009
  Q: After only married 2 yrs i have filed for divorce. After 7 months of dealing w/exs porn addiction ...
  A: Depending in what state you filed, the time allotted after submitting a petition for divorce ...
When to explain divorce?6/12/2009
  Q: I've been divorced for about two years and have a boy who just turned 3 last May. I have been told ...
  A: You son obviously knows that his father is not living with you because visiting his father twice a ...
Against Divorce6/3/2009
  Q: First let me state that I am a servant to the LORD, first and foremost. That my wife led me to ...
  A: Your beliefs are just that, your beliefs, you stand strong in your convictions, as do others. Your ...
alimonty N.C.6/2/2009
  Q: My husband was agreeable at mediation for a legal separation agreement to pay me $600.00 a month. To ...
  A: Not making his payments and retrieving 'his' property seems as if its the only way he has any ...

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Life happens, If your mind is in a mix up I can help you sort your worries and organize your life priorities systematically. Giving you Non-judgemental answers providing you with a honest answer,I also assist in locating information that may guide you in the right direction. Helping you obtain your goals before, during and after divorce. Physical and mental abuse is an area I am also familiar with, helping you with details and steps to get you the support you need.

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25 yrs of experience with physical and mental abusers and their cycles. Assist with the preparations of divorce documents and procedures. Child development; non-healthy relationships and the affects they have on children.

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