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Divorce Issues/Questions Answered by Expert David Somerfleck
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Divorce questions | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have some questions about divorce and/or separation in the state of Ohio. Here is my ... A: Jim, I'm not a lawyer, but a mediator who's also worked as a senior court administrator and a ... | |
| divorce | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: my husband moved out last week...i didn't ask him not to. we have not been getting along and he said ... A: Kristin, This is a little bit outside my expertise since it seems that your husband is unwilling ... | |
| parenting obligations | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My divorce is not yet final - though it has been going on for 3 years. In that time - my ex has ... A: This is a situation that I have seen all too often in mediation, unfortunately. You absolutely have ... | |
| making a passport for my child | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: me and my husband are divorced and have a 4 year old son.I am planning to travel with my son ... A: Natasha, I'm not a lawyer and can't give legal advice, only what I think based on my experience as ... | |
| affection between my spouse and children | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: When is too much affection not a good thing? My soon to be ex spouse allows my 7-10 year old ... A: Wendy, This is a difficult question to address specifically since obviously I can't directly ... | |
| Dealing with HIS ex wife | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate any help on this matter. My fiancées ex wife, has tried to put me in the middle ... A: Erin, To address your follow-up, at this point I was suggesting having a discussion about ... | |
| Dealing with HIS ex wife | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate any help on this matter. My fiancées ex wife, has tried to put me in the middle ... A: Erin, Sorry for what you're going through with this, but alot of this has to do with your fiancee ... | |
| What are my general rights as a wife In the process of sep and divorce | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: What rights do I have in the process of sep and divorce? He asked me to make a list of items I would ... A: Your rights are considerable in any separation or divorce. I'm not a lawyer, but a mediator who's ... | |
| divorce question | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Can a divorce be contested 15 years after it is settled regarding retirement funds a spouse receives ... A: Sara, I don't think the divorce is being contested so much as results of the marriage and divorce ... | |
| Moving | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Currently, I am a divorced father of 3 who has full legal and physical custody of the children. ... A: Todd, I'm a mediator not a lawyer, so I can't give legal advice. That being said, I'm an ... | |
| DIVORCE - LEGALLY DIVORCED OR NOT? | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: THE JUDGE ORDERED WITHOUT ANY MOTIONS A PARTIAL DIVORCE DECREE. YET, THE JUDGE NEVER MADE ANY ... A: Karen, I'll try to answer this; but with the disclaimer here that I'm not a lawyer. I'm an ... | |
| transportation | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have had primary physical custody of my two sons and been separated for almost 4 years. The boys ... A: Samantha, I'm not a lawyer, so can't give legal advice. I am, however, an experienced mediator who ... | |
| Can my boyfriends ex wife stop me from visiting the matrimonial home | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend moved out of the matrimonial home initially until she found somewhere to live and he ... A: Sian, I have to tell you that I am not a lawyer and even if I were one, I would not be fully ... | |
| visitation | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: my divorce was finalized in December 2009. I have a 4 year old and a 16 mo old. The decree states ... A: Krista, Before I answer, I have to first let you know that I'm not a lawyer. I'm an experienced ... | |
| waiting period | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: My ex and I just signed papers a few weeks ago. Our court date was this past monday. When will our ... A: Melissa, I'm a mediator who's worked as a probation officer and senior court administrator; so ... | |
| transportation | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: my divorce decree states under transportation duties that the party exercising the aforesaid ... A: Shelly, I'm not a lawyer so can't give legal advice. I'm a mediator who's also worked as a ... | |
| divorce | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I reside in the state of Sc and my husband is incarcerated i filed for divorce and the judge pospone ... A: First of all Francine, I'm not a lawyer but an experienced mediator. A mediator essentially steps in ... | |
| Non-compliance with divorce decree Re: college education | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon. My husband has been divorced from his previous wife for nine years. He's no longer ... A: Certainly your husband can ask for these things in court. He may or may not get what he wants, but ... | |
| What to do About Visitation Issues | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Well, David Somerfleck, I certainly hope that you'll be able to devise an answer which works for the ... A: Kat, First of all, I'm not a lawyer. So no legal advice from me, sorry. I'm a mediator who was ... | |
| Parenting Plan Enforcement | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Somerfleck, my ex-husband and I have been divorced for 3 years and share custody of our 4 ... A: Kris, Sorry for what you've been experiencing. I'm not a lawyer. I'm a mediator who's also ... | |
| help | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me help my son. He was in the military and married a girl in NC. ... A: First of all, Deena, I'm not a lawyer. I'm an experienced mediator who has also worked as a ... | |
| reasonable parenting time and military service | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: .. Here's myI have been divorced for about 5 years and have a 5-year-old son. I have sole physical ... A: Katie, First, let me give my disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer. I'm an experienced mediator who's also ... | |
| divorce decree enforcement | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: My exhusband and I agreed in our 2000 divorce decree that we would split the extracurricular ... A: Mary, I'm sorry to hear what you've been going through. Unfortunately, I hear about cases ... | |
| am I divorced | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I got a divorce years ago. I just found out the my name on the marriage license is different then my ... A: Mary, I'm not a lawyer and will not provide legal advice. I am, however, an experienced family and ... | |
| Divorce issues | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I would like to Find out if i am divorced i married my ex. In 1992 and our marriage only lasted ... A: First of all, I'm not a lawyer, so can't give legal advice. I am, however, an experienced mediator ... | |
| My girlfriend and her "ex"-spouse | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I am seeing a woman with two children whom I have not yet met. She has been separated for a year, ... A: Bob, My heart goes out to you for what you have been experiencing, however much of this misfortune ... | |
| Irreconcilable differences | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: In the state of Arkansas, if a couple is seeking a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable ... A: To get a "yes or no" answer to this, you'd have to ask a lawyer in your state. Most lawyers don't ... | |
| Parent continues to endanger child | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: The mother of my ten year old daughter has been moving around for three years and when I finally ... A: I'm not a lawyer so can't provide legal advice. I am, however, a fairly experienced mediator who's ... | |
| abandoned | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to know how long do you have to wait to file for abandoned?And if you do not have your ... A: First of all, I'm not a lawyer. I'm a mediator. That means I can't give legal advice. What I can do, ... | |
| My ex husband | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been divorced for two years now and legally separated for about 4 years. My ex was very ... A: I would suggest taking this to an experienced divorce mediator in your area; and if the ex does not ... | |
| Ineedto know if I can get ... | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I need to know if i can collect themoney that myexhusband or ex husband owes me? A: First of all, I'm not a lawyer so can't give legal advice. I am, however, an experienced mediator ... | |
| divorce decree | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: i live in texas. my xwife agreed to keep her residence in the same county as mine so we could ... A: Joe, You actually have quite a few options open to you: First of all, I'm not a lawyer so I'm ... | |
| My son's mother wants our son to live with her again. | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I will give you a history about myself and then try to be as concise as I can in regards to my ... A: First of all, let me be clear on two main points: I'm not a lawyer and am not giving legal advice. ... | |
| my son calling step mom, "mom" | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: about five years ago I received custody of my then, seven month old child due to his birth moms drug ... A: Daniel, Your son is suffering in different ways because he is still quite young and is being ... | |
| Divoce Time frame | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Seperated for six years...this is a totally agreed on divorce, all matters, have filled out all the ... A: This depends upon when you filed for divorce in the first place. You may have been separated for six ... | |
| How do I know if my husband is going to come back? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I were having many problems. He decided to seperate from me but the same day we ... A: Elizabeth, He is doing neither. He is not "thinking about getting back together" with you and he ... | |
| husband files for a divorce | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: and I don't know what to do next. I have no money and in very difficulties. please help A: Sorry for the surprise, but the situation is what it is, and I'm sure there were signs along the ... | |
| Post-divorce family functions | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My parents divorced over this past winter due to my Father's infidelity. Since then, my Father has ... A: Tyler, I have to tell you in total fairness here that I am a mediator and not a therapist; but ... | |
| Property | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: How long after my divorce decree is signed does my ex-husband have to return my property? A: To my knowledge as a mediator (not a lawyer) this may take anywhere from one month to three ... | |
| rights to my kids? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 kids and am in the beginning stages of a divorce. Everything at the start was going good ... A: First of all, I'm a mediator, not a lawyer. I can't provide legal advice. I can, however, inform you ... | |
| jointly owned house in divorce | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: i am 22 years old and currently going through a divorce. actually, a dissolution since there were no ... A: I'm not a lawyer so can't give legal advice. I'm a mediator. Mediation is the process in which a ... | |
| Divorce | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I was married for 26 years I met him when I was 16years old in the past 6 years I found out he is ... A: It seems that you've made up your mind to stand firm against the "spiritual warfare" which is also ... | |
| Out of state dissolution | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently residing in Ohio. My soon to be ex-wife and our 3 small children are living in ... A: Well, as a mediator I can't give legal advice, but I can provide options I believe you may have and ... | |
| Custody agreement/court | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Because of where I live, when I divorced there was no custody agreement for my 6 year old son. ... A: It's questions like yours that make me believe so strongly in mediation. As much as I respect and ... | |
| breaching of divorce decree | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: my ex-husband has custodial rights to our two daughters. in our divorce decree, i waived all marital ... A: Well, Julie, before I can answer your question directly, in all fairness I need to acknowledge here ... | |
| BF of 5 yrs calls Ex-Wife | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend of 5 yrs has not talked to his ex-wife for a year and then all of a sudden called her ... A: As much as I hate to say it, this one is pretty easy to answer. The answers are as bold as daylight ... | |
| Military Divorce | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: If a couple married in Columbus was married for 8 months with no children involved, what exactly ... A: Chris, I don't know if it's possible for a wife not to work, not to contribute to the household in ... | |
| Issues with my new partners kids and exwife. | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I have been living together for approximately 7 months. He has two children who ... A: Alicia, There are obviously things going on here that you did not make clear, either because you ... | |
| Friends after a divorce | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been divorced from my first husband since 1997.We have two children together. Our divorce was ... A: Carrie, You're asking a question here that you've already pretty much made up your mind on. On the ... | |
| divorce | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Husband owned condo 3yrs prior to me moving in. 2-3yrs after refinanced condo my name now on ... A: I can only answer this question partially, since I can't give you legal advice. I can, however, ... | |
| wife wants a divorce and has no car nor job( forgot something ) | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to mention that other than my son who is living with us now, we have two kids of our own. ... A: Jesse, You need to be a little bit more clear on what it is that you want help with. Do you want ... | |
| Intention to withdraw a case | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: We just had a hearing two days ago, and my Lawyer really made things worse by name calling her ... A: Lawyers are certainly very knowledgeable in the field of general law, but your story illustrates why ... | |
| divorce | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have served my wife with papers. If my wife is wanting to save our marriage does she have to ... A: William, First let me state that I am not a lawyer and cannot give you legal advice. I can only ... | |
| DIVORCE | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND IS IN JAIL AND HE WILL BE FOR A YEAR CAN I GET A DIVORCE AND WE HAVEN'T BEEN MARRIED FOR ... A: Ella, First of all, I am a mediator, not a lawyer, so I can't give you legal advice. The reason ... | |
| Divorce | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: My husband is the only one on our morgage. We did purchase the home during our marriage. We are ... A: Nanette, I'm sorry for what you and your children must be feeling right now. Your question has two ... | |
| property settlement | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My parents are currently getting a divorce and I'm concerned about my father getting 'ripped off'. ... A: First of all, sorry you're going through such a difficult time. It could be confusing to go through, ... | |
| divorce | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in Alabama and my husband is in prison in Alabama. Can I divorce him while he is there? He ... A: Well, Kathy, I'm not a lawyer and can't give you legal advice, but I can give you legal information ... | |
Divorce Issues
Answers by Expert:
David Somerfleck
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am an experienced mediator who has worked in divorce issues as well as small business court matters for quite some time. Please check us out online at www.JusticeForAll.cc or www.DenverMediation.info
Experience
I'm an experienced mediator who works with divorcing couples as a business, and have previous experience as a probation officer and senior court clerk. Online at http://www.DenverMediation.info or http://www.JusticeForAll.cc
Organizations
International Mediation Institute,
Colorado Community Mediation Coalition
Education/Credentials
BA in English,
Lots of experience
Past/Present Clients
I have worked for Denver and Jefferson County Colorado courts, but can't discuss private clients as it's a violation of confidentiality to do so.
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