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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Depression from Relationship | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: My situation is unique. I am 43 years old, divorced with three children. When I was married, my ... A: I'm sorry for what you have been through and I'm even more sorry that your situation is truly not ... | |
| relationships after divorce | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been dating this guy for 1 1/2 years. We started dating shortly after we both left the ... A: Here's my theory. Through a separation, everyone needs support. Life is in limbo, most are unsure ... | |
| Amicable Divorce after 20 years? | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: After 20 years of marriage, my wife and I have decided that its time to end our marriage. Neither ... A: You present a very interesting situation. First I would like to make the comment that although you ... | |
| Divorce due to Facebook. | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: First off I am a third year student embarking on my dissertation article. I am writing about a lady ... A: I believe facebook interaction is a result of an individual's circumstances and outlook on their ... | |
| Mortgage issue with my wife | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: We are in process of divorce and we are stuck on resolving the mortgage. Our hous is in market to ... A: I'm sorry for such a delay in my response. For some reason, my questions have not been coming to my ... | |
| Military Divorce | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: My son is married to someone that is currently in listed in US Navy. They have been separated for ... A: I suggest that he simply file for divorce, if that's what he wants. If he has to go through the US ... | |
| My live-in boyfriend will not divorce | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm going to try to make this as short and clear as possible. My boyfriend whom I have been living ... A: I don't know how to say this without just coming out and saying it. He's not going to divorce his ... | |
| divorce | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: my husband and i were married 16 days shy of 5 years when i found out he was cheating. i have a ... A: Although state laws vary regarding divorce and alimony, alimony is getting pretty unheard of, ... | |
| Premarital checking/saving accounts | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are seriously considering divorce. I have had two separate accounts in my name since ... A: Let me give an example that may clarify what I'm trying to say. First if there are no kids, no ... | |
| Taking vacations with children | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I was divorced in 2009 in Illinois and I have custody of my children. We do not have strict ... A: Let me begin this answer with your closing statement. Ultimately the decision is in the hands of ... | |
| I don't know where he is...Help, please. | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I were married 6 years ago and he abandoned us. He just left and never came back. I ... A: I am so sorry for your situation. This definitely will require an attorney. There are ways to ... | |
| Premarital checking/saving accounts | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are seriously considering divorce. I have had two separate accounts in my name since ... A: State laws are not necessarily the same, but when it comes to community or joint property, it's ... | |
| Making the right decision on which child goes with which parent? | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: We have been married for 26 yrs. Adopted 2 children, ages 9 & 11. Our 11yr.old son has bonded much ... A: Texas has some interesting family law, so the suggestion I'm making is simply from a mother's ... | |
| advice about divorce | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm a married mother of 2 children( ages 7 and 2) I'm a stay at home mom who has not worked for 7 ... A: I think, before you ask for the divorce, you need to establish some independence. If you seek a ... | |
| EMOTIONS | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 21 yr. Old daughter who is in Prison because she was chasing $ and material ... A: I've really had to give this some thought. I mean there is the obvious perspective that everyone ... | |
| Disvorce | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: How can I handle If my wife contest our divorce. We have no asses, no kids we have been separated ... A: I don't know how long you've been married and if you haven't been formally separated, then the two ... | |
| After the DIvorce | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Need advice…Husband and I were married 10 years last year. We have been speprated for two years. I ... A: First I have to say, this is an unusual situation. Let me make sure I understand this, so I'll go ... | |
| enforcing property order | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Beisinger, While my husband was deployed last year, I was visiting family in the States (we were ... A: I don't know if I'm going to be able to offer anything truly concrete, but in giving this some ... | |
| Insisting Ex | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Im not married but have been living with this man for 7 years. We are both 25 and have two kids ... A: In cases of no divorce coming, I am very hesitant to advise, because the outcome will not be written ... | |
| Property | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I bought our house soon after getting married. Now that we are on the verge of divorce, I am ... A: If I had some sort of idea of the time frame you are talking about, I might be able to offer ... | |
| What is my spouse entitled to | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I've been married less than 2 years and my husband says he wants spousal support and half of my 401k ... A: I've done some research on your question. I can't find anywhere that he would be entitled to ... | |
| Changing Locks | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Me and my common-law wife split 7 months ago. I remained in the house and am now going through the ... A: Common law situations can be legally tricky because it's not always procedural. There isn't the ... | |
| divorce | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: i got married 2 years ago i am a us citizen, i married a mexivan national in chicago, he is legal ... A: If you are a US citizen and were married in the US, then the divorce has to take place here in the ... | |
| annuled marriage? | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: This is very embarrassing but I was married in SF CA at the county building back in 1999-2000, the ... A: You will have to get some sort of statement from INS. I would also suggest that you obtain a copy ... | |
| divorce decree | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My ex was supposed to get a van we had in her name and i was to pay half of the van. Ive been paying ... A: You are in a very unfortunate predicament that many people find themselves in after a divorce. ... | |
| child support increase when I take care of child 5 days out of the week | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Here is my situation. Recently, my ex-wife filled out a modification request for child support to ... A: This situation is unfortunate. State laws vary, but there are regulations in place in which either ... | |
| Divorce, Custody... trying to be civil | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I'll explain my situation so that you have a better understanding of it. I'd like to know if you ... A: First and foremost, a physical handicap or disability does not equate to unfit. Not at all! You ... | |
| how to word a proper letter of reconciliation to the courts | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I filed for divorce several months ago and since me and my spouse have fixed our marraige and do not ... A: I am not an attorney, but I believe if no decree has been granted, that is if the divorce was not ... | |
| house deed | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of getting a divorce to a man that does not live in the country anymore. Our ... A: I have two thoughts on this and I will share them both, as I am not an attorney nor mortgage lender. ... | |
| Is this a hint? | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I really like this guy at work at my new job (I changed careers late in life) but haven't made any ... A: I'm not sure what to surmise here, so I'm going to come at this from both directions and wish you ... | |
| married, but claiming not to be | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm not married (it's just not me) but I received info that a previous long-term girlfriend who left ... A: I am not trying to pass judgment on your previous girl-friend, but as a straight laced, responsible ... | |
| Final Divorce Decree | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Did not have a lawyer, but did answer the divorce petition. They issued a final divorce decree but ... A: Do not waste any time at all. Contact and attorney and see if you can contest the divorce decree. ... | |
| My parents | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Beisinger, I am 20 years old and living with my parents and my sister currently through college. ... A: I am not trying to offer a dismissal answer, here, but the circumstances are not cut and dried. ... | |
| Teen age daughter | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My daughter came to live with me in Kentucky at the age of 15. Her mother had divorced husband and ... A: I'm sorry for what you are going through. I've done some checking and although I cannot state with ... | |
| Is a STEP- Parent considered FAMILY | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: In our custody agreement, it states that my ex has part of the christmas holiday. It states my ... A: I don't know where you heard that step parents are not family. I know as a mother and step-mother, ... | |
| My wife said she wants a divorce | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: she recently cheated on me with her ex in a one night stand and when i found out she wanted a ... A: For now, time is on your side. I don't think a divorce is possible when the woman is pregnant. I ... | |
| please help | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Spouse is in prison for life plus 30yrs been there 1999. I have moved on with life and would like to ... A: You will need an attorney, I believe. You can try to file yourself and have him served in prison, ... | |
| Negative Equity | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been separated from his wife for 5 years now. They have 2 kids together and she has ... A: This is complicated. I'm no attorney, but I can go over the questions you have and at least address ... | |
| Alimony and Ex-filing bankruptcy | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: We been married 21 yrs. we divorced I was awarded 38% of his military retirement.Now he and new wife ... A: I am not an attorney, but I don't believe a retirement share recipient is considered a creditor. If ... | |
| Step-father | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: ..recently about 4mo ago my ex- girlfriend left me and moved from Florida to New Jersey to be with ... A: This is a very fragile situation. I, personally, believe the little girl deserves to keep her dada ... | |
| Mistakenly filed a response, need advice to cancel public hearing and complete a dissolution case | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: The case is about my aunt divorcing with her husband. They both agreed to divorce (no-fault) with ... A: I am not an attorney, but in a no-fault state, I believe you can withdraw the petition or allow the ... | |
| Violation of Divorce Decree | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I feel like I'm stuck. My ex-husband has a history of alcohol abuse and poor judgement while ... A: Since the decree does state something specific in regard to his drinking, it is technically ... | |
| unexpected separation(sons) daughter involved | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My sons wife of 1year unexpectedly moved out 2wks ago w/ 13 month old daughter- communications were ... A: Your son needs an attorney immediately. The best help I can offer is this. He needs to seek legal ... | |
| Right to a wife when your divorce | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: my brother was married for 2 yrs he own other during this time, he purpose a home after they were ... A: There is a difference between a divorce being filed and one being final. If the divorce is final, ... | |
| Alimony Support | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: If you were a resident in Virginia and both parties got married in Florida, but only stayed married ... A: I am no attorney, but I would venture to guess, with such a short marriage and no children involved, ... | |
| divorce | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for 18 years. If I live in a non-alimony state but it does offer ... A: This is too important of a matter to simply see how things turn out. Contact an attorney ... | |
| termination of rights and suicide attempts | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband and i returned from our honeymoon to find out that his son was taken from his mother by ... A: I'm not sure he has grounds at this time to have her parental rights terminated, as that is a very ... | |
| Separation | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: If a wife kicks her husband out does he still need to pay the bills. He has his own apartment to ... A: The gentleman needs to be talking to an attorney and keeping very detailed records of every dime ... | |
| divorce | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been separated for over 13 years...absolutely no contact; no children, no assets together, ... A: I am not an attorney, but I believe you would still need a divorce before remarrying. An annulment ... | |
| trapped and no where to run! | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: My divorce decree was filled out by my ex- wife, there were personal belongings, vehicles as well as ... A: If her harassment can be documented, then you can also file a restraining order or order of ... | |
| child abandonment | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: divorced couple, father is stated as costodial parent on paper. Military father transfers to another ... A: I believe this can be handled as charges of abandonment through the military. I'm not sure of the ... | |
| adultry | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: my estranged wife has told me she is pregnant by another man, is this classed as adultery, A: Sean, If you are still married and she has had sex with another man, it is adultery. I'm sorry for ... | |
| spousal support | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I read in one of your responses that Alimony is only for a certain amount of time. We have been ... A: I do remember some specific questions about alimony, but I don't remember stating that it was always ... | |
| 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: I really want to give you the best advice I can, but I must forewarn you, I'm a proud mom of a ... | |
| Temp. Custody from Suicide Attempt leading to Full Custody | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: In a case where the mother has full custody, untill she attempts suicide by overdose, the father is ... A: If the mother has passed the evaluation, the best thing she could do is to seek some sort of ... | |
| post divorce | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Can the Mom of a child hold the child from the father, petiotion was filled and thats it and now she ... A: Although family law varies from state to state, the court system in general prefers that each child ... | |
| Dividing property | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband is claiming that I have to leave in a divorce because he has rebuilt out house. It is his ... A: Your husband is not the judge! Through the divorce process, it is not uncommon at all for people to ... | |
| devorice | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend that is thinking about getting a divorce from her husband and is moving to another ... A: Divorces are not handled through the mail. Usually a person has to have lived in a state for a ... | |
| chabnging divorce papers in Louisiana | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Can she do this after we just agreed on everything ? A: I really don't have enough information to give you a detailed answer, but I can give you the general ... | |
| Divorce in Texas & custody | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: My husband has an attorney as do I. He is trying to rewrite the divorce papers to his specifications ... A: I will offer what I can, but to be truly honest, it always seems that Texas has a sort of legal ... | |
| abandonment | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I moved to Alabama to a new job in 2004, my wife came down for a visit and it was with the ... A: I wasn't sure how to answer this question, as I never want to give anyone a false sense of security, ... | |
| my wife wants a divorce but has no car or 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: I had already answered your question, not realizing you have children with her. I am not an ... | |
| my wife doesn't have car or job but wants me to leave | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I have been married for 8yrs. She now tells me she wants a divorce and wants me to ... A: I am trying to not jump to conclusions here, but it sounds like your wife has interests elsewhere. ... | |
| who pays? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am going through a divorce from a controlling mentally abusive man in NY state. We have 2 ... A: I am not an attorney, and state laws vary, but living in a situation in which you are being tape ... | |
| divorce decree | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was married one year and has been divorced for almost 2. Her divorce decree was short ... A: I am not an attorney, but usually in the cases of divorce, at the most there is 30 days to seek some ... | |
| assets distribution | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My and my husband is currently in divorce process. Before the marriage we combine our assets ... A: If you combined assets before the marriage, then you have $60,000 jointly. If all of this money has ... | |
| Breach of divorce contract | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Our divorce took place in 2006. The divorce papers read that I am to pay ex-spouse's credit card ... A: I'm not an attorney and divorce decrees get a bit murky after a few years on just about everything ... | |
| Guidance - divorce | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old stay at home mom of 3 awesome kids. I've been married for 9 years now. I have ... A: I'm still crashed, but I wanted to get back to you and encourage you on this matter. I really think ... | |
| Guidance - divorce | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old stay at home mom of 3 awesome kids. I've been married for 9 years now. I have ... A: My regular computer crashed, but I wanted to at least send this much of an answer . . . and I will ... | |
| Children | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am 53 and have no children. It is always challenging to meet a woman's children from a previous ... A: This may sound simple, but it's sincere. You sound like a very thoughtful person, in the fact that ... | |
| Contemplating Divorce but Mortgage Concerns | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My friend is contemplating divorce, but she is concerned about her financial situation. Although, ... A: If your friend really does want a divorce, I think her best option would be to try to sell the ... | |
| home | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: The man I married 13 years ago decided four months ago to no longer be a husband or father. He did ... A: I just read this and rather than take your time to research the subject, I just felt compelled to ... | |
| divorce, mortgage | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: my ex wife and i have been divorced for 2 years now. she kept the house but my name is still on the ... A: If it was ordered in the decree, you may be able to file some sort of contempt of court hearing, but ... | |
| post divorce | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Just divorced after 5 years. I was always told I was too controlling and jealous. Things started ... A: This is a tough situation for you and I don't want to give advice "off the cuff." I will give a ... | |
| Breakup, home, children, coping | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am currently going through a breakup. We have 2 children together, a home with both our names on ... A: I know this is going to sound simplistic, but here goes. You need to sit down and make two lists. ... | |
| divorce | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering how much child support will be for two children in Tyler Texas? She is living at home ... A: I'll give you the best information I have, but I have to warn you, Texas law is often different from ... | |
| ex-wife's involvement with my family | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been separated from my wife for 3 years now. Our marital home was next door to my parent's ... A: I think your partner has a valid point. Not that she should avoid your family all together or ... | |
| what is a minor | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: In my divorce decree it states that the petitioner is entitled to claim the parties MINOR child as ... A: I believe for full time students, in many states, the age of majority is 21. I believe the court or ... | |
| Transportation after divorce | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My Ex-husband and I got divorced in May of 06', In that parenting plan it was stated as the fathers ... A: I cannot state with certainty how this could be decided in court, but I can give you a few things ... | |
| Divorce and Eviction | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I own my condo and filing divorce,and my documents to the court do state that my spouse will need to ... A: If it can be handled amicably, I would. I wouldn't borrow any trouble. If he is going to be ... | |
| divorce | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of filing for divorce I have several concerns before I file. My husband adopted ... A: A judge will take into consideration, your husband's legal responsibility for the adoption, so I ... | |
| divorce and car loans | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am divorced and my ex has the vehicle that is in our names, in the divorce papers it states, the ... A: The only way to get your name off of the loan is for your ex to refinance, and that isn't likely. ... | |
| question about owning property and going to divorce | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: is there a way to keeping property while going through separation? my issue is i have 3childeren ... A: I think there are just too many variables in the situation right now, for even the elusion of ... | |
| Child Support Credit (is there such a thing) | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been divorced for 12 years and payed child support every month for all 12 of those years (I ... A: States do vary in their family laws and terms, but most states do have some sort of regulation for ... | |
| Should I stay married or divorce? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I need your valuable guidance in taking an important decision about my marriage.I am 38 yrs old .I ... A: As I read your question, all I see in this is how it affects you. I think you have a very sweet ... | |
| In Ohio Drunkedness or ?? | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband drinks himself to sleep each night, and as he drinks goes through a personality change ... A: I've given a great deal of thought to your problem. To be honest, I'm not sure I have a solution ... | |
| guilt | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Let me clarify. NEVER dated. I met my first husband tagging along with a friend at seventeen, he was ... A: If you have asked G~D to forgive you and "repented" of that sin of trickery, which means not to do ... | |
| Guilt in divorce | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been miserable in my marriage for a long time. i even questioned it before we got married, ... A: I am not minimalizing your feelings, but if this became markedly worse after the birth of your son, ... | |
| Contempt | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: If Ex is in contempt of divorce settlement, what can I do so it is enforced without having to pay an ... A: I am not an attorney, but this sounds like it could go into some sort of civil legislation, like ... | |
| Contempt | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: If Ex is in contempt of divorce settlement, what can I do so it is enforced without having to pay an ... A: The contempt of a divorce settlement is not always enforced. If it's child support, physical ... | |
| Father seeking visitation or custody of son, mother will not allow visitation now | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a father of a son that is not yet 2 years old, and have not been allowed to see him for over 2 ... A: Start with an attorney. Many offer a first consultation at no charge. If you are paying child ... | |
| filing for divorce with an absent spouse | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been married since 2006. My husband and I spent 3 weeks together. After we were married we ... A: Without knowing what state you are in and what state you were married in, I can't give you an ... | |
| Boyfriend wants to see son after ten years | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend who is 65 is estranged from both his children and has not seen either of them for ten ... A: I think you are between a rock and a hard spot, here. I agree with your assessment of the ... | |
| Amendment | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Plaese inform me regarding time line to file an amendment to a Divoce that settled in 05-06. Thank ... A: I am not an attorney, but most divorce decrees have a very limited time for amendments, as in 30 ... | |
| divorce | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I've been separated for 8 years without any contact with my spouse, we have no children together. ... A: You need to consult an attorney. State laws vary regarding abandonment or time frames for prolonged ... | |
| Divorce, Child Abandoment | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a bit of a problem and a lot of confusion. Here's my problem: I got married in March 2007 and ... A: I am so sorry for what you have gone through emotionally. I would like to suggest just a couple of ... | |
| Liability-recovery | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have recently divorced to accommodate my exhusbands needs. He was supposed to take over 20,000 of ... A: I'm sorry for what you are going through. I certainly don't want to discourage you, but small ... | |
| Shared Parental Plan | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband's ex hasn't worked for years and has been living off of other's kindness and finances for ... A: What a wonderful wife and step-mother you are. My suggestion is this. Considering all you have to ... | |
| No-fault divorce | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I was served divorce papers in June of 2007. I moved out the end of July 2007. We went back and ... A: I am not an attorney and Pennsylvania has some very stringent divorce laws. My suggestion to you, ... | |
| Assets | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been with my husband for almost 8 years and married for a little over 4. We have 2 children ... A: He cannot "make" you do anything through this divorce. He can ask for certain things, but only a ... | |
| divorce | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been married for 5 yrs, no kids. I have been thinking about divorce and not sure what or how ... A: T. I cannot give you any specifics, but I can offer a bit of info to consider. If you are living ... | |
| Divorce | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been thinking about getting divorced for a while now but I feel guilty because i am married ... A: States vary in the way family law is handled, but I do think many states have provision in which the ... | |
| Pre-Nup | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Married 6 yrs., have a legally prepared pre-nup. Essentially all assets, including house, titled to ... A: I am not an attorney, so all I can do is make an observation. If the house belongs to you alone and ... | |
| alimony | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: my son went to court yesterday to finalize his divorce he was married 13 years ahs 3 children is ... A: I am not an attorney and I can offer suggestions, but your son truly needs an attorney that will ... | |
| Divorce | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My estranged husband and I have been separated for over thirty years. After all this time, I would ... A: States have varying laws regarding divorce, but with grown children and no joint assets, it should ... | |
| my truck | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are getting a divorce, soon we have not filed yet. he has his own truck in his name ... A: If the trucks are in each of your names, although they are still probably community property, the ... | |
| Divorce Reconciliation? | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a young mother of two daughters and my husband and I are going through a divorce. I filed for ... A: State laws do vary regarding the ground rules for divorce and dismissal. Some states still have ... | |
| Can a Divorce decree be amendded? | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My brother and his ex filed for divorced 2006. In the divorce the judgment was for them to move out ... A: With his name on the BC and a paternity test verifying, he has rights! I would still recommend that ... | |
| divorce | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: my son just went through a divorce, his ex wife just moved out of the home,she sold all of his ... A: Yes, your son can go to the state bar. If she vandalized the home, he can file a police report, as ... | |
| Is it my fault or is he giving up- drugs/depressio. | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this is long and i probably will leave alot out. I have been married for less than 3 ... A: Sadly this is what happens to some couples and the two of you have several issues that are enough to ... | |
| Can a Divorce decree be amendded? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My brother and his ex filed for divorced 2006. In the divorce the judgment was for them to move out ... A: Usually a divorce decree must be amended within 30 to 60 days of the final decree. Since there are ... | |
| domestic problems | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: is there some law about kicking out my mom-in-law if she is staying unwanted with me and my three ... A: This is a continuation of abuse and control. Please contact the local women's shelter. This is ... | |
| house | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: my father did a quick claim deed leaving me his house 1 yr before I got married, we have been ... A: I am not an attorney, but the house should not be considered marital property. And since he has not ... | |
| House | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of getting a divorce from my husband but as all women are I am scared to be on my own! ... A: I don't know of any "tricks" and I don't think I'd recommend anything less than honesty, anyway. If ... | |
| what does amened mean | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: i got divorce papers back after we filed them that all say amended on them what does that mean? A: Amended means changed or modified and is supposed to be for the better. Check with your attorney. ... | |
| absent spouse | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Is is true that I can advertise my intentions for divorce and if the spouse does not respond, I may ... A: I'm not an attorney and the states do vary to a degree, but I believe there is a procedure for what ... | |
| incarcerated husband | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I married my incarcerated friend back in 8/2006, he was released to mexico in 2/07 and incarcerated ... A: I'm not an attorney, but considering there are two countries involved and the circumstances of jail ... | |
| Rights for my daughter | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Assallam allaikum! I'm turning 29 yrs. old. on Dec. 26, 2009.I'm married to a muslim guy last May ... A: Different countries of course have different laws regarding divorce and child custody. Legally in ... | |
| social security garnishment procedures | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a court ordered maintenace fee to be paid from my x, however his income is only from social ... A: I am not an attorney and I've done a bit of research regarding your question. This is a legal ... | |
| What about the children? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: In my divorce decree it states that I am given sole physical custody of our 3 beautiful children ... A: This may sound rather harsh, but it is children we are talking about, and they need care. Document ... | |
| Refuses to sign final papers | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I live in Utah and my husband filed for divorce in February 2009, he has a lawyer and I do not. We ... A: I think perhaps you need to be a bit more insistent and what I would call pro-active. Tell him or ... | |
| separation agreement | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were officially divorced on March 25th, 2009. In our separation agreement I was ... A: I have two ideas, and please remember, I am not an attorney. I first, would call the county clerk ... | |
| Need Copy Of DivorceDecree | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I married in 1989. My husband went to prison 5 months later when his secret past caught up with him. ... A: I hope you still have a copy of what he sent you. Take that to an attorney and ask him the next ... | |
| separation | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My husabnd moved out less than 3 weeks ago, we have stayed civil with each other to do what's right ... A: Amanda, I'm sorry. You need some paperwork drawn up. Even if it is only a separation agreement, ... | |
| Is legal separation an option? | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and just recently "celebrated" my 10th wedding anniversary to my 34 year old ... A: I think Pennsylvania is one of the states that has quite a lengthy procedure to even obtain a ... | |
| Rent for community property | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My divorce is final but the property settlement is still going on. My ex-husband is keeping the ... A: Karla, This really isn't a simple matter. If you are on the note, then I hope you are on the deed. ... | |
| Rent for community property | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My divorce is final but the property settlement is still going on. My ex-husband is keeping the ... A: Since state laws vary and each situation is different, I can't give you any concrete answer with a ... | |
| need modification on decree | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My divorce of June 2008 awarded my ex $100,000 then, and $60,000 payable now June 2009 . I have paid ... A: The only legal option I can recommend is that you talk with your attorney that represented you in ... | |
| house | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I bought a house exactly 1 year ago. We are both on the mortgage. In hindsight, his ... A: Hold on, here. Actually, all he would get is the equity gained in one year, which on a new house ... | |
| custody | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: my husbands children began living with us after the divorce for about a year an a half. she found ... A: If SRS will do nothing, then the only option you would have would be to hire an attorney and sue for ... | |
| Rent for community property | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My divorce is final but the property settlement is still going on. My ex-husband is keeping the ... A: I'm not an attorney and to be honest, I've never had this question before. I don't understand ... | |
| Car loan following divorce | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My fiance was awarded a vehicle during her divorce which has an outstanding loan. Both the vehicle ... A: Realizing the economy is not what it was just months ago, I can't speak for certain, but I can tell ... | |
| absent spouse | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: if i can not find my spouse can i still file for divorce. my spouse moved out of state, i only have ... A: You can file for a divorce, but before it can be decreed the other party must be served or every ... | |
| Divorce, Adultry, Custody & Alimony--TX | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My brother is currently in the middle of a divorce. He has apparently been seeing someone who is ... A: First I have to tell you, Texas is kind of it's own unique place when it comes to certain laws, and ... | |
| Married in Ohio Divorce in Illinois? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I where married in Ohio, can we divorce in Illinois A: If you are now residents of Illinois, I would think you could in most cases. All states recognize ... | |
| Intro of new relationship to children of divorce | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I were married for 11 years. The marraige ended on an affair, by her, but was not the ... A: I think your question has many parts, and I've thought about this, so here's what I can offer. ... | |
| Premarital Property | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in New Jersey, an equitable distribution State. My question is I brought a house without a ... A: This is not a simple question for me, but I'll give it my best. From what I have read, the home ... | |
| Immigration, Divorce and custody. | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been in the USA for about 7 years (legally) and have now applied for a green card based on ... A: I am not an attorney, but I have seen several cases that pertain to the issue you are facing. It ... | |
| Divorce-seperating property | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you get a legal divorce in California and agree to separate your property at a later date? A: One of the main purposes of a divorce is to divide property. I have seen divorces in which the ... | |
| Abandonment divorce | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have been seperated almost a year. He is now refusing to sign divorce papers if I ... A: I am not an attorney, but if he is served, he has to sign the paperwork for the official that serves ... | |
| giving the kids time | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I started dating someone a little over three months ago. He wanted to keep it hush hush to his 13 yr ... A: Perhaps your guy needs to establish some ground rules with his ex. His son shouldn't feel so ... | |
| the ex wife | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I had a nice single life in a big city. I had a good job and I lived alone in my own house. I've met ... A: I am not sure what a cohabitation contract is. Is it binding and must be dismissed in court or ... | |
| Changeing parents in a divorce | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a child of a Single mom, as my step dad has past away recently. I live just me, my older ... A: I am not an attorney, but as far as I am aware, it is parents who seek custody of the child, rather ... | |
| Abandonment | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been separated from my husband since 9/08 and we are still co habitating because of financial ... A: The debt would be divided in some way in divorce court and if you are behind in mortgage payments, ... | |
| House Selling | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My parents are currently going through a divorce and my mom got the house but she cant afford the ... A: You sound like a very insightful young man. Although your mom may not be able to afford the ... | |
| Second guessing the divorce | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I met on a deployment to Iraq when I was 19 and he was 23. I was in a sexual ... A: Well Tasha, Now that you have shared more details, I can see why you feel the two of you are not ... | |
| divorce entitlements | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for 19 years this June. I have always worked part time to raise ... A: Probably you will receive a considerable portion of his retirement, especially since you have ... | |
| Almost 2 yrs | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been separated since July of 2007. He will not sign because he wants the kids, 2, one ... A: I'm sorry I haven't been able to offer more encouragement, and I'm so sorry it feels like a bondage ... | |
| Second guessing the divorce | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I met on a deployment to Iraq when I was 19 and he was 23. I was in a sexual ... A: I am going to give it to you straight. You asked . . . Through this post, you have said the same ... | |
| Almost 2 yrs | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been separated since July of 2007. He will not sign because he wants the kids, 2, one ... A: I am not an attorney, but I really think you should check into this option. If he is unwilling to ... | |
| divorce and court | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I were married for 10 months and she filed for divorce on Feb.3 and it wont finalize ... A: I hope you have an attorney representing you, as this sounds like an "enterprising" individual, you ... | |
| Repossess truck with unpaid loan | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I signed reluctantly, an uncontested divorce agreement giving my ex-wife use of my truck with an ... A: I am not sure if there are any laws on the books that directly address your question, but I will ... | |
| Severing Paternal Rights | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a single mom living in Kansas City, Kansas and have lived here for 5 years. I have a 5 1/2 ... A: If he hasn't been in her life up to this point, he's already not exercising his parental rights. ... | |
| credit card debt responsibility | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: If I opened a credit card with my name on it only after we were married, is my husband responsible ... A: Credit card debt can be tricky in divorce proceedings. If you can prove you purchased household ... | |
| BAD CO SIGN | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I of 3 years recently separated and I co-signed on a truck for him,and I was ... A: That is the problem with co-signing. Often the terms of the contract last longer than the ... | |
| Divorce decree and debt | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I was recently served on (2/27/09) with a lawsuit concerning a large debt owed on a house and ... A: A divorce decree does not alter or negate previously signed contracts of debt. I would imagine that ... | |
| Hiring a divorce lawyer | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: If your spouse retains a lawyer in S.Carolina and you are currently residing in GA, can you hire ... A: Retaining the attorney is not so much the issue, as to where the divorce is filed. If the divorce ... | |
| Custody | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a son from a previous relationship. I he lives with his mother to whom I was never married. ... A: Usually custody arrangements, child support, and visitation are all determined in a divorce decree. ... | |
| Second wife relationship with first wife | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Since my husband and his exwife do not get along very well, he expects me to handle all dealings ... A: I think I can offer some insight, as I also am a second wife, and have unfortunately been that, more ... | |
| Step parenting | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am divorcing after a 2year marriage. My step daughter has never had a relationship with her ... A: You sound like a great guy, and step parents do have visitation rights in many states. I can't give ... | |
| co signer on car | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I am recently divorced. In the divorce I was awarded the car because my ex didn't want to pay for ... A: Turning it in, is allowing it to be repossessed and not only will it be detrimental to your credit, ... | |
| Divoece issues | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: In the process of divorce -- no kids involved. House, land is my property given to me by my parents. ... A: I am not a Georgia attorney, so all I can offer is general information and my own perspective. If ... | |
| Child Visitation | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My exwife moved out of the 100 mile radius of where we filed our divorce from. In our divorce decree ... A: I don't know the age of your children, but an attempt to modify custody is always possible, ... | |
| Second Part Time Job | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband has filed for divorce and I am in need of some extra money. Now that the papers are ... A: I am hesitant to tell you one way or another right now, because even though the two of you have come ... | |
| Fleeing overseas with child | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am married to a woman of Russian/German background. She is a US citizen though. She has become ... A: I think you should discreetly discuss this matter with an attorney. Tell him exactly what you told ... | |
| statue of limitations | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I think my husband has cheated on me but I have zero proof but what I want to know is if I find out ... A: Statute of limitations usually applies to either criminal charges and in the case of civil court, ... | |
| how to obtain divorce when location of spouse is unknown. | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: if my spouse moved to another state 3 years ago without notice and i do not know their location to ... A: I really don't know, considering the circumstances, if you can accomplish what you want, without an ... | |
| Property settlement | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Our seperation was 2 years ago, at which time my spouse moved out and verbally stated that I could ... A: Even when one spouse offers the house, usually there is some sort of equity settlement. Let me ... | |
| Daughter's wedding | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has stopped communicating with me over an issue of paying her college tuition. She says ... A: My husband's daughter did the exact same thing to him, over money. The sad thing is, it seems these ... | |
| divorce and house | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a divorce and keeping the house. I can afford the house but it only leaves me with ... A: Do you have to keep the house in the divorce? If she's not willing to take it, then the only way to ... | |
| Living separately, then divorce. | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I post this question for my friend. My friend and his wife married about 9 years ago and don't have ... A: I am not a California lawyer, but I think I can help with some of your questions. Without children ... | |
| Divorce / Wage garnishment | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I divorced in 2006. In our divorce decree, he agreed to repay me $5000 for credit ... A: I do not want to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm afraid you are on the short end of this stick. ... | |
| Taxes | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: This is just a general question. My wife cheated and moved out in June of 2008. She filed for ... A: I'm sorry. A cheating spouse is really not easy to deal with. You are right on the line for living ... | |
| divorce | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I filed fault divorces with each other. We were able to reach a MSA which included ... A: Why has he already received his lump sum payment before the decree? I am not an attorney, but I ... | |
| stipulalation appeal | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: After going back and forth with adjournment after adjournment in a three year long divorce trial, my ... A: I am not an attorney and each state has different laws regarding divorce and appeal. I'm not sure ... | |
| shocked | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I've recently started dating a man and we've really hit it off. He's handsome, smart, funny, rich ... A: Run and do not look back. Even if this guy is making up any part of it, that is how his mind works. ... | |
| Credit Prevention | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My question is this prior to our marriage I had good credit and he did not. I owned my home prior to ... A: I know this is going to sound like a complicated solution, but I suggest that if he wants these ... | |
| divorce | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am dating someone who says he has already file for a divorce. How do I see if those papers have ... A: I sense a trust issue, already. Maybe you could simply tell him you are not comfortable dating a ... | |
| Husband left with child, and filed for a divorce and has custody | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I am in the middle of a divorce and custody battle. He has my child, and has turned her away from ... A: I am so very sorry for the pain you are feeling. I am not an attorney, but I have prayed about your ... | |
| divorce | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I am getting divorce from my wife of 13 months. My wife cheated on me, I have two cell phones with a ... A: I am not an attorney, but there are a few simple basic things that happen in most divorces, ... | |
| Seperated Dad wants girlfriend to attend his kids activities | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been separated now for about 6 months (STBX forced me out in failed attempt to get a RO). ... A: I never recommend dating through a divorce, as not yet divorced is still married. I don't know that ... | |
| Child Custody Help Needed | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am single mom very overwhelmed going through 1. a divorce from my second husband 2. I am ... A: It seems if your present husband is willing to help out till the school year ends, why not just stay ... | |
| Divorce Gone bad | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: So I am asking these questions for my father about his divorce he is currently starting to go ... A: I'd like to say there is little chance that she can have him forced to move out, but in all good ... | |
| Divorce Gone bad | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: So I am asking these questions for my father about his divorce he is currently starting to go ... A: Anything on record will help and anything that is accused in which there is no record, will be ... | |
| fair | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband cheated left the house for a year stop paying for the house and the kids for 8 months and ... A: Please, contact a woman's shelter in your area and tell them of your situation and circumstances. ... | |
| waiting | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My sister is getting her divorced finalized in Nebraska and in the process moving to MO. She would ... A: I'm afraid I can only answer part of this question. I do not know the requirements for the state of ... | |
| Home | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there anyway that I can stay in my home but sleep in a separte room while I go through a divorce. ... A: State laws are not all the same, but I have seen couples remain in the same home, even after a ... | |
| property | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Divorce signed and settled with one attorney in 2004. But the land and a major loan was left out, ... A: If the loan is now in your name only, but the deed still bears both names, I'm afraid he took ... | |
| vehicle in divorce | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: In 2001 we decided to buy me a used car because my car was to small for all of us to fit in at the ... A: Usually in the case of divorce when there are two vehicles, regardless of the paperwork, each party ... | |
| spouse refuses to sign | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: In Georgia, I served spouse with divorce papers. He refused to sign what do I do now and can I file ... A: Have him served legally. It will cost something, but he cannot refuse the papers, if they hand them ... | |
| Dependent Taxes | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My ex and I have been divorced since 2005 and have 2 children. We filed taxes together for 2005 and ... A: If the present arrangements did not alter the original decree, then I'm guessing it's only a ... | |
| Separating property | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I separated 3 years ago. We are getting ready to settle our property. When we were ... A: I am not an attorney, but this situation has me a bit suspicious of his motives. Please forgive me, ... | |
| What to tell frinds,family,coworkers,etc... | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Background:Married 12 years,he 10 years my senior ME:2nd marriage,3 adult children,diagnose with ... A: I am going to give a pretty short and honest response and believe me, the people that care about you ... | |
| Property rights | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am writing to ask a question for my sister who lives in RI. She is planning to seek a divorce and ... A: I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice, simply an idea. Unless there is a history of ... | |
| unsigned divorce decree | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I went through a divorce and the final agreement was settled between both attorneys's, myself, and ... A: I realize my answer is going to sound a bit paranoid, but . . . you have to cover yourself. Keep ... | |
| getting money owed and child custody | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Because my ex husband filed for custody of the children unbeknownst to me while we were still ... A: I'm afraid I don't have any concrete answers for you, but my only other option was to "reject" the ... | |
| dating a divorced man w/ hard to deal w/ ex | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have recently started dating a wonderful man who is recently divorced with two young children. We ... A: First, I think you need to consider this pretty seriously. If he's allowing this now, the pattern ... | |
| ready to move on | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: and jealous, and demanding.nothing is ever good enough- His son is also ADHD and has threatned to ... A: I don't know if you live in a "no-fault state" or not, but absolutely do not go to bed with the new ... | |
| incompetent lawyer | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: It took my lawyer 3 1/2 months for him to finally turn over the request to have my wife served, and ... A: Now that he has finally turned over the request, you may have trouble. I am not an attorney and ... | |
| empty beer bottle | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: My ex-wife is critizing me for bringing home 1 empty aluminum beer bottle with the Detroit Tigers ... A: I'm going to assume you are referring to a child in this question. I do believe that exposure to ... | |
| My son. | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: You know... he's my son too. He just turned 9. I have been separated for over 1.5 years and ... A: You are absolutely right in realizing life moves on and in being honest with your son. I have just ... | |
| passive aggressive ex hubby has manipulated both kids to live with him | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 kids, my son is 14 and my daughter is 11. I've been divorced for 5 years and have not ... A: It's very difficult in a divorce situation to not allow the kids to make too many of the decisions. ... | |
| Newborn Son | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My exhusband just recently married right before we went to court over our son. His new wife is ... A: I realize your maternal instincts are in gear. I also realize your ex-husband has moved on, but I'm ... | |
| ammedning my divorce | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My divorce was final just days ago & I JUST realized that I am taking on a debt I didn't know about. ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do know in several states there is a 30 day period to contest the ... | |
| divorce | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 children, i have been fighting for half of daycare payment from thier father for 3 months ... A: I hope you have a very good job to cover that sort of day care expense. As for the daycare ... | |
| Real property | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced in 2001 and my ex was suppose to get my name off of the home that we purchased, he ... A: Shauna, A divorce decree does not nullify a previous contract signed by both parties. Actually, ... | |
| leave the house? | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: have been married for 12 years and have two children with my wife, 2 more from her previous ... A: I don't usually give a lot of personal details, but I will share this. My ex-husband and I stayed ... | |
| ex won't stop talking in front of kids | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for about 15 months. His soon to be ex-wife has been handling the ... A: Some women just absolutely must control their ex-husbands and cannot let go of the control even ... | |
| divorce | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN SEPERATED OVER 6 MONTHS, SHE HAVE THE PAPERS FOR THE DIVORCE. I AM WILLING ... A: I am not an attorney and I have no idea whether you are in a no-fault state or not, but here are a ... | |
| Abandonment of property: | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Have a situation. My spouse bought his home before we married, but we have decided to divorce. He ... A: Although I am not an attorney, I do realize in the cases of separation and divorce that possessive ... | |
| refinance | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: In my divorce decree it states "parties shall place home on market for sale by jan 1 2009 at fair ... A: You said "decree" but then there is a court date. If the divorce is not yet granted, then it's ... | |
| 3 years and I want a divorce | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I got married at 20 and have now been married for 3yrs.After only two weeks together my husband ... A: I value marriage from a spiritual perspective, but I do not have a traditional "view" of what most ... | |
| leave the house? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: have been married for 12 years and have two children with my wife, 2 more from her previous ... A: I don't think you should just leave the house, but I do think the two of you need to determine where ... | |
| am i divorced | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My husband left me several years ago. I've been told that he has since past away. At this time I am ... A: I am not an attorney, but I think I have a legal point you may want to consider. If your husband ... | |
| How do I introduce a 5 year old boy to his biological father whom left him at birth? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My ex-husband dropped off the face of the earth and has now reappeared into my life five years ... A: I think you have the right to tell your ex, you will need some time to address this matter. If he ... | |
| Divorce, Kids, and moving on | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of a miserable divorce as NY state has advised me I have no grounds for divorce ... A: I can't really answer your question, as you know, you must make this decision alone. As you are the ... | |
| So lost | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: It is very hard for me to write this email, as I am a very private person. But I need help. I feel ... A: I do not ever recommend adultery for finding Mr. Right, but I can also tell you I am absolutely ... | |
| mortgage & home equity loc | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Two years ago my husband took out a home equity line of credit, which I had to sign as well - being ... A: Check the paperwork carefully. Signing over the deed is not the same thing as being absolved of ... | |
| My parents divorce | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My mom put my dad in jail for aggravated assult with a deadly weapon and she is now seeking divorce. ... A: A person's inheritance is usually viewed by the courts to belong to only them, not always, but in ... | |
| My parents divorce | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My mom put my dad in jail for aggravated assult with a deadly weapon and she is now seeking divorce. ... A: I am sorry for what your family is going through. As a rule, the courts don't appoint lawyers in ... | |
| health and alimony benefits. | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My situation--I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA.......Married 17 years no children, no debts. We own a home. My ... A: All these questions are legal and I am not an attorney. I can tell you this. Ten years of marriage ... | |
| divorce and debt | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: after 21 years filed for divorce from my husband..he has chronically spent/lied about tens of ... A: I think you should ask for part of his pension and for maintenance. Don't sign anything that his ... | |
| I need some serious help | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: so i am 16, my parents are divorced and i am living with my legal gaurdians (who are not very good ... A: I am not familiar with family law in Vermont. My suggestion to you would be this. Since you have ... | |
| separation leading to divorce | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am actually asking for my brother, his wife left him an tore there family apart for no reason an ... A: I realize your brother is devastated and you are trying to help, but there is something I have to ... | |
| PA rights | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Ok so this is kind of involved. My boyfriend is currently in the middle of a divorce. They were ... A: I'm not sure I understand exactly where the divorce stands. If the divorce has already been filed, ... | |
| Ex husband undermining step-father | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been divorced for 6 years and remarried last year to a woman who has a 4 year old son. I ... A: Please pardon my disrespect, but if the father works for the government, you aren't going to be able ... | |
| Ex-Spouse email abuse/mental illness | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: 5 yrs divorced 21 yrs married 2 kids. Never late in support. In 07 exwife began calculated process ... A: I'm not an attorney, so my suggestions are not legal advice. It sounds like this situation is ... | |
| Pickup / Dropoffs | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so let me start by saying, I DO know that custody and support are two separate matters. My issue ... A: Since the police will not do anything about returning children either way, I'd say the best thing to ... | |
| divorcing with an anuity and pension | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Is my future ex entitled to any of my pension and annuity? Married for a two and a half years. ... A: I am not an attorney and I don't know whether or not Rhode Island is a no fault state. This is what ... | |
| She's not using the money I provide her to pay the Mortgage | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are currently going through a bitter divorce. We have two homes, she lives in one and ... A: If she does not intend to pay for the home, you will probably still face some sort of late charges, ... | |
| my boyfriends ex-wife | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriends ex-wife has made are life living hell ever sense I have known him (little over a year ... A: My first thought would be for you and your boyfriend to get married and be a united team before your ... | |
| Divorce | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I am currently dating a guy who has been separated from his wife for 5 years. He wants a divorce, ... A: I am not an attorney, but I know people have obtained divorces when the other spouse has been ... | |
| divorce civil suit | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: i've been divorced for over four years and recently took my ex to court for childsupport. he's ... A: I am not an attorney, but with the information you gave me, I'm guessing the judge will see through ... | |
| put name on the deed | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Kindred Beisinger, My husband and I got married half a year ago and this is his second ... A: I just answered a question that described a situation very similar to yours. If your husband has ... | |
| re: my bf is going through a divorce & i am now pregnant | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend is currently going through a divorce in the state of Illinois.He has been living in the ... A: Although some divorces seem to continue to play out in drama, the reality is, once a divorce is ... | |
| put adult child's name on premarriaged deed after remarried | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: My cousin's husband has two premarried homes which were all paid before he married my cousin. He has ... A: I think an attorney could give a better answer than I, but there are two things I am aware of that ... | |
| rights in divorce | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: 28 yrs married, he found new woman i dont work im 59 health problems he works 2 jobs at post office ... A: I am not an attorney and I whole-heartedly recommend that you consult with one, because after 28 ... | |
| re: my bf is going through a divorce & i am now pregnant | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend is currently going through a divorce in the state of Illinois.He has been living in the ... A: I am not an attorney and I think Pennsylvania has different laws than Illinois in regard to family ... | |
| My ex-wife wont speak to me | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: We have now been divorced for 9 months and separated for nearly three years. My ex-wife is under ... A: I have given this serious consideration. When I first read this, I had an immediate thought, but I ... | |
| DIVORCE - CHILDREN & INHERITANCE | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I'M A DISABLED BRIDGE & TUNNEL OFFICER SO I AM THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER (WIFE & 3 KIDS) MY WIFE GOS TO ... A: You need to consult an attorney. State laws vary regarding inheritance and divorce. If your state ... | |
| custody | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced while living in MO, I have physical custody of the children. I moved to Texas ( ... A: I am not an attorney. If the agreement in Missouri was not altered, then it still stands, but if ... | |
| boyfriend and his ex are "best friends" | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been seeing a wonderful man for 1 1/2 years. He had been married for 20 years, but divorced 5 ... A: You have a right to your feelings, whatever they are. And yes, you absolutely have a right to feel ... | |
| Broken Relationship | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: How would I tell a son, aged 40, that I am leaving most of the assets I accumulated with my husband, ... A: There are two ways to consider this. One, your will is nobody's business until you die, and you're ... | |
| thinking about calling it off | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: How do you know if a girl really loves you? I am engaged about to be married in 9 weeks and my ... A: Culture clash is a difficult issue in a relationship, but spiritual differences are nearly ... | |
| dating during separation | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am in SC, legally separated since March. No kids, or alimony. Everything has been equitably ... A: I am not an attorney, but the states that do have waiting periods for divorces tend to keep tighter ... | |
| Marriage problems worried headed for divorce | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: We meet in college dated two years I got pregnant and we married before the baby was born. HE d My ... A: I am so sorry for what you are going through. I understand, all to well, what it does to a woman to ... | |
| Who needs to keep the house | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been the main bread winner in the home for the past 22 years. My husband is one of those who ... A: Please see an attorney. Divorce laws vary from state to state and since you have been the primary ... | |
| divorce and selling assets | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to be getting a divorce and we brought a house 5 years ago after 3 years ... A: I am not an attorney and you do have one, so I can't really give any legal advice, but I can offer ... | |
| Division of marital property | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My uncontested divorce is finalized as of 1 April 2008. We agreed on a settlement to where she ... A: I am not an attorney, but I think you have a couple of options here. Check with the attorney that ... | |
| our rented home | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been married for almost ten years but now I want out. Things have simply deteriorated partly ... A: I am not an attorney, state laws vary, and it seems that Texas has it's own laws, altogether. I ... | |
| division of marital assests | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: i understand that attaining a college degree with a professional license during a marriage is part ... A: I am not an attorney and this is definitely a legal question. I don't want to ill advise. Of ... | |
| Do I have to pay for any college? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: My son (16 yrs old), who lives with his mother, wants to go to a very expensive college (Princeton). ... A: I think, and I am not an attorney and have no idea what New Jersey family laws are, but I do think ... | |
| divorce question | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about divorcing or seperating from my husband of almost 24yrs. I have 3 children 22, ... A: I am not an attorney and I do not know the insurance laws of Pennsylvania. I hope you give this ... | |
| alimoney | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: 100,000 i will get our rental home worth about 550,000plus ira of about 450,000 my youngest child ... A: I don't know how long the two of you have been married, but if the youngest child is 24 and belongs ... | |
| Vehicle Rights | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend in Texas going through a divorce. He has a high dollar vehicle, she has a cheaper ... A: I am not an attorney and it seems that Texas has it's own laws, anyway. Now about this car . . . I ... | |
| Divorce for seniors | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My parents have been legally married for 30 years and together for about 38 years. My father owed ... A: I am not an attorney, but I would say, your mother should have quite a case. I recommend that you ... | |
| 1/2 retirement pay | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently found a paper (dated back in 94) that was signed by me, my ex-husband and a judge that ... A: I'm not sure I'm tracking the time line properly, here. If this was part of the divorce decree or ... | |
| divorce and house | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are getting a divorce he is keeping the house but my name is the only one on the ... A: Be sure that he refinances or it could come back on you. Include it in the divorce papers and make ... | |
| moving on | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: We have been separated for a year now but I still think of him constantly. We have two young ... A: His comment about "flare" I think refers to a certain way he wants you to be, or a certain trait he ... | |
| new husband has problem with divorce terms | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with the terms of my divorce. My ex and i have joint custody of our two daughters ... A: I am sorry for the circumstances. I guess, I could offer this, if your husband knew of your ... | |
| new husband has problem with divorce terms | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with the terms of my divorce. My ex and i have joint custody of our two daughters ... A: You are divorced. Only you can decide if you want a future with your husband or a continual ... | |
| Moving out of state with a child during a separation? | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are separating for a few months while he "Figures out" what he wants in this ... A: Jen, It sounds like you are on top of this. Power addiction is very common in his line of work. ... | |
| sleeping arrangements | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My question is in regards to the children fathers apartment. I have 1 girl and 1 boy and know the ... A: I have no idea as to the age of the children, but if your different gendered children have been ... | |
| Moving out of state with a child during a separation? | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are separating for a few months while he "Figures out" what he wants in this ... A: I realize this can be a very scary situation, especially considering the fact he has access to more ... | |
| car | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have been married for about 7 years. We recently bought a new car about 6 months ago. ... A: I am not an attorney, but I can tell you this. The only way a bank will remove someone from a loan ... | |
| unsure in california | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I've been married for a little over 2 years. I'm currently enlisted in the military. We've been ... A: I am not an attorney and I am not sure if California is the state you were married, but I'd start ... | |
| How to answer 30 day | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My son has been served papers that his spouse wants a divorce. Her attorney told him that he would ... A: I'm not an attorney. Keep in mind this attorney works for her, so his advice is for her ... | |
| Voiding a divorce | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way to void a divorce? If both parties involved do not want the divorce anymore, is there ... A: I am not an attorney. I am unclear as to whether this is Nov. '07 or scheduled for '08. In our ... | |
| how do i keep my vehicle during a divorce | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: the loan is in both our names but the title is in only mine, i went to a evidentary hearing today, ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do recommend that you not sign or agree to anything without adequate ... | |
| What are my rights in this divorce? | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: My husband & I have been to several marriage counselors. One requested he buy an anger management ... A: I am not an attorney, but nine years of this does entitle you to a few things, I'm sure. There is ... | |
| divorce | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: what do i do after filing for divorce myself, serving my spouse, and he refused to sign? A: I am not an attorney, but I think I do know the next step. Check with the county clerk where you ... | |
| personal things | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I am nearing the end of a bitter divorce and I left the house with everything I owned with my ex now ... A: Maybe you should try a different approach. Ask your attorney to ask if these items are no longer in ... | |
| How is this going to work | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My wife informed me that she is leaving our marriage of 11 years. We currently have a home where ... A: I am not an attorney and states do vary regarding divorce issues. If the division of property ... | |
| I need out | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been married almost 11 years. Have 3 kids, the oldest not by my husband. He is military and ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do know this. Many military wives remain in the state where the couple ... | |
| Beginning divorce with no money | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend that wants to leave her husband because he told her he no longer wanted to be ... A: Although your friend's husband is making statements, there is no reason your friend needs to do ... | |
| seperated from my husband(not legaly though) | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I cant seem to accept that after 18yrs(+1 yr of marriage!!)that my husband walked out on my daughter ... A: I am truly so very, very sorry for what you are going through and for the pain you are feeling ... | |
| Access to children | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: it would be great if you could give me some advice. I have been separated from my partner for ten ... A: I am not an attorney and am not familiar with UK family law. If he attempting to access the ... | |
| second marriage | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I am 30 Yrs. old Indian Woman from a conservative Indian Family. Being elderest between 4 sisters ... A: I am so sorry for all you have gone through. I, of course, am not thoroughly aware of all the ... | |
| living with boyfriend | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced in April 2007 but we still have property and spousal support to deal with and now i ... A: I am not an attorney. I'm not terribly familiar with a divorce granted while property is still ... | |
| Divorce | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Husband and I are divorcing after very, very short marriage. He has an alcohol and from what I've ... A: I am so sorry. You could ask the lawyer what other suggestions he has, but the reality is . . . ... | |
| seperated from my husband(not legaly though) | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I cant seem to accept that after 18yrs(+1 yr of marriage!!)that my husband walked out on my daughter ... A: To answer your question. He's found it easier to move on, because he's the one that decided to make ... | |
| Divorce w/property | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been with my husband for 7 yrs and we have a 6 yr old together. We bought a home in March 07 ... A: I am not an attorney. Most states base child support on the non-custodial parent's income, rather ... | |
| annullment | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: My niece was married in Oct. and a month later her husband told her he was a fraud and filed for an ... A: Gifts are just that, gifts. There are no strings of return attached. If the groom's family wants ... | |
| cant live with other parent | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 and my mom and dad were never married and have been apart all my life. So I have been ... A: Your parents are still your parents, regardless of their marital or non marital status, and they ... | |
| reconciliation after filling | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: i want to dismiss the divorce papers that i have filled . i filled the notice of revocation of ... A: I am not an attorney and I have no idea what the specific laws are for your state. In some states, ... | |
| Small business... | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My husband is divorcing me. He started a business while we were married. I did all the ... A: Quickly make sure that you have copies of the taxes and bookkeeping. That will prove the net worth ... | |
| divorce | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I am thinking about divorce, we have alot of debt. I want the house , but I cant afford it If I take ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws vary from state to state, but a marriage over ten years that has ... | |
| divorce | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am thinking about divorce, we have alot of debt. I want the house , but I cant afford it If I take ... A: I am not an attorney and state divorce laws vary according to length of marriage, children, ... | |
| Divorce: What happens to the truck? | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a complicated question about property. My husband and I each had our own vehicles before ... A: Get it in writing. If he's willing to "give" you the truck, then simply get that in the paperwork. ... | |
| Divorce | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: "I was married 25 yrs and have been divorced for 3 yrs. My ex would not seek counseling for ... A: My husband, Bob, and I married after divorce and many years of being single and each of us had an ... | |
| Full legal and pysical custody | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been divorced for almost 6 years. When we divorced I was granted full legal and physical ... A: I am not an attorney and since state laws differ, I cannot address definitions in South Carolina ... | |
| Still living together | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I am currently living with my soon to be ex-husband in a house we purchased almost 3 years ago. I ... A: If there is some sort of abuse issue, I'm sure there is a shelter somewhere, but . . . if it's ... | |
| married ¬ on trust deed | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been living with my husband for 7+ yrs. married 1-13-06. On 11.18.04 we purchased a home , ... A: I am sorry this man is so untrustworthy. If the house is in foreclosure, then there will be no ... | |
| How do I move on? | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I am only 21 years old. I got married when I was nineteen to the boyfriend I dated since I was 15. ... A: I am so sorry. Obviously this answer isn't going to change everything, but I do have a couple of ... | |
| Divorce & Stocks | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I live in California and my divorce will be final in a few weeks. We’ve split things 50/50 except ... A: I am always sorry to hear about a divorce. The stock situation can be tricky, but doesn't have to ... | |
| children | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: can my wife take my kids out of state to live w/o my permission? A: Children are not just property of their mother. If the two of you are still married and there is no ... | |
| Change of Children Custody | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: My ex-wife has physical custody of the children but because of hardship on her life she has agree to ... A: Even though this is uncontested, this is a legal matter and covers two states. I recommend that you ... | |
| Divorce | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: My wife believes she is either bisexual or a lesbian after 20 years of marriage. I am not sure ... A: I think you will have to consider the influence you want on your daughters, through this situation ... | |
| Not sure | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: My wife believes she is either bisexual or a lesbian after 20 years of marriage. I am not sure ... A: I am so sorry for what you are going through. I'm going to give a couple of scenarios here, to ... | |
| Changing grounds for divorce after filing. | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I live in Tennessee. My husband and I filed for a noncontested divorce The grounds are ... A: I am not an attorney, but if Tennessee is not a no fault state, then changing the grounds to ... | |
| divorce ideas ? | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for CREATIVE ideas for a divorce, where both sides can consider somewhat a win-win. In ... A: I am so very sorry. I am not an attorney, but usually if there is a financial reason, a life ... | |
| divorce waiting period | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: in kentucky, how long do i have to wait after a divorce before i can get remarried? is there a ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws differ regarding divorce. I live in a no-fault state and either ... | |
| Going to court after the divorce is final | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My ex husband is taking me back to court almost one year after our divorce was final. Almost 8 years ... A: I am not an attorney, so I can't tell you whether or not he has a case, but I can help you collect ... | |
| Voluntary Repossession w/Divorce | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: My best friend is going through a divorce and the courts said that her husband is authorized to take ... A: I am not an attorney and Washington state probably varies from my home state, but if a judge ordered ... | |
| divorce and property. | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: We have divorced for five years and my children (12 & 10) have been stay with my ex-wife. we live in ... A: I am not an attorney and I do not know the probate laws and inheritance laws of California. I think ... | |
| divorce and step children | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: my wife and i are divorcing she had a son prior to our marriage that i have raised since he was ... A: I am not an attorney, but I am aware that some states do recognize a step parent's relationship with ... | |
| production of documents | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are in the process of a divorce. We are now in the stage of submitting documents ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do know a bit about divorce. If the attorney is "his," then he is the ... | |
| Alimony | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I was married to my husband for about 4 years (May 2003). We separated last March. The divorce is ... A: I am not an attorney and I am not familiar with family law in all the states, but alimony is getting ... | |
| Violation of the divorce decree | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: In my divorce decree it stipulates my ex-wife and I split half the costs of the home she lives in ... A: You are in a touchy situation. A paper trail with figures is much easier to follow than the ... | |
| divorce/custody | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I moved to Missouri with my husband in 2 years ago. We have a 3 1/2 yr old son. We were married in ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do live in Missouri. I don't know why your attorney has told you this, ... | |
| Ex- not following divorce decree | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: First of all let us gather a picture, going past the abusive and scarring relationship I was once ... A: I am not an attorney, therefore I will word my answer carefully, as to not be giving legal advice. ... | |
| Property Settlement Pennsylvania | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I signed a property settlement 3 years ago and have not filed for a divorce. She now ... A: I am not an attorney and I cannot address individual state laws, but I can tell you that some years ... | |
| mother in laws divorce | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: my mother in law divorced over a decade ago. She was awarded alimony and some rental properties that ... A: I am not an attorney and alimony laws are certainly interpreted differently in different venues. ... | |
| divorce | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I have some questions as I consider separation or divorce. I make 2 x's the money he does. We have ... A: I am not an attorney and there are varying state laws throughout our nation, regarding divorce and ... | |
| DELAY DIVORCE AND 401K | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I am married for 22 years, my wife want to get a divorce, while am out of state to looking for work. ... A: I am not an attorney and you need one. You may be able to prolong the divorce for your child's ... | |
| Property before marriage | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I am currently going through a divorce after almost 5 years of marriage. I have documentation to ... A: I am not an attorney, and even if I were, Texas law is a brand all of it's own. Usually the law ... | |
| divorce and spouse retirement | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Am I entitled to part of my spouses retirement after being married 17 years and if so will it be in ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do vary, but usually after 10 years of marriage, there is ... | |
| Obligated to pay mortgage | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I would like to move out of our home as a first step towards divorce. We currently share the home ... A: Usually the length of the marriage is a determining factor for obligation, but when there is a ... | |
| Divorcing status | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: my question is that 8 years ago come this sept 2007, I got married in the netherlands. After ... A: I am not an attorney, and I cannot begin to advise on international law. The only thing you can do ... | |
| divorce | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: hi my husband has been in jail for the pass four years we got married in feb 25 2000 and when i was ... A: I am not an attorney, and you will need one for your divorce, so ask him the best way to protect a ... | |
| Divorce and car loan | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: Me and my wife are divorcing and we have a car that was obtained during the marriage. The issue is, ... A: I am not an attorney, and I'm not familiar with specific Georgia laws regarding divorce, but . . . ... | |
| money and home | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: 1. My wife of six years (two children, ages 3 and 4) has moved half of our savings into an account ... A: I am so sorry. I think you are wise in recognizing that the marriage will not likely recover. If ... | |
| want to get married again | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: want to get married again, but i started on the wrong foot with the right woman for me. When we ... A: Getting off on the wrong foot is a terrible thing to try to fix. Just be honest and tell her, what ... | |
| separation of property | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am so torn on whether I want to divorce or not. I am 46 and my husband is 31. When we first met ... A: I am not an attorney and I can't be specific about California law, but a 3 year marriage doesn't ... | |
| having a boyfriend thru a seperation | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: if i am separated from my husband, we have 4 kids together, can i have a boyfriend? Can they take my ... A: If your husband was abusive, then be sure he will take issue with you having a boyfriend. Besides, ... | |
| divorce | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a 30 years old Indian women married since last 8 years. It was all well up to one year of ... A: This sounds quite complicated. Right now you are living with your parents and if you return to your ... | |
| Pre-divorce move | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I live in Florida with my husband, daughter (by him) and son (by another relationship). My husband ... A: I am not an attorney, and you need one. If the paperwork has been started make sure the attorney ... | |
| How can I stop my divorce | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I had a huge fight after he came home at 3am one night from a happy hour after work. ... A: I really don't want to be the one to offer this perspective, but . . . It sounds like your husband ... | |
| Divorce | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My husband and i weren't married a year when he committed adultery with my best friend. Every one is ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ. Although the county clerk cannot give legal advice, ... | |
| serving papers | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I can not call him I have a restraining order on him and he has been found to neglect the kids by ... A: It sounds like the two of you are battling over technicalities. I am not an attorney, but I'm not ... | |
| marriage laws | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I married my husband in 1996 in the state of NC and we separated shortly after..(no property, no ... A: I am not an attorney, but I do know the United States of America does have certain laws that are ... | |
| Divorce/Real Estate | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: My sister currently living at California’s baby girl recently turn one. The cheated husband left her ... A: If your sister is already working with an attorney, this is definitely a question for him/her. I ... | |
| maiden name | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I want to go back to my maiden name i have been divorced almost 4 yrs. do i just take my birth cert. ... A: I am not an attorney. If a return to your maiden name was in your divorce decree, then simply go ... | |
| separating property | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: My question is this: My girlfriend of 8 years whom I purchased a house with 2 years ago, are ... A: This type of question is usually easily settled in divorce court, but you don't have the protection ... | |
| divorce inheritance put in our name | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are getting ready to go thru a divorce. We have been married for 10 years. He ... A: I am not an attorney and I am not familiar with all the varying state laws regarding divorce or ... | |
| encourage husband to come home | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Please help me - i asked husband of 3yr (16yr together)and dad to 2yr old to leave last July after 8 ... A: Let me remind you of a couple of facts, you presented. You said he did come around every day to see ... | |
| divorce | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Do I have to continue to pay car insurance on my soon to be ex-wifes car if divorce papers have been ... A: Filed divorce papers are not the same as a final decree. If a divorce is not final, both parties ... | |
| Too much contact with ex?Boundries? | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I will try to keep this simple. I have been dating a 40 y.o man for seven months,he is going thru ... A: I really do believe that you attempted to simplify this and just give me a couple of examples. To ... | |
| Car | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering, my wife and I are going down the road of divorce. If we have two cars that we are ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ . . . If both cars were purchased through the the time ... | |
| The girlfriend of a man legally separated | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I just found out that the man I have been seriously involved with for a year has not finalized his ... A: If he told you he was divorced and he isn't, then you should have a serious trust issue with him. ... | |
| abandament | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Yes, If you lived with someone but didnt get married. he kept promising but it never happened. ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ, so you will probably have to check to see if there ... | |
| quit claim in a community property state | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: When my husband and I purchased our home, I signed a quit claim since my credit score was low. I ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do vary, but the house was purchased through your marriage. The ... | |
| divorce and after effects | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: my husband walked out last September 07 leaving me a letter to say he no longer knew what he wanted ... A: If he can refuse to sign papers that you had written, can't you do the same? I think you need to ... | |
| Credit Card Settlement in Divorce | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: In my divorce settlement in 1/06, my ex-husband was ordered to pay 1/2 of our credit card debt. (It ... A: I am not an attorney and Texas kind of has it's own set of laws, so my suggestion is that you call ... | |
| Moving to another state | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I was never in a divorce however I do have 2 daughters from an ex. We broke up over 2 years ago. ... A: By no divorce, I'm guessing there was no marriage. You are not married to this man are you? I will ... | |
| 7 months seperated | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: my wife left me 7 months ago giving no reason apart from feeling unhappy. we had never had any ... A: I can't advise you as to what your next move should be, but I won't tell you to "move on," either. ... | |
| My husband and his mistress | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Over two months ago my husband moved a woman acquaintance of his into our house. She was homeless ... A: I am so sorry for this sad situation. If she is still wanted by the law, then call the law. Get ... | |
| My short tempered husband | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: My husband of 4 years has alsways been short tempered. He was raised with people yelling at each ... A: Some families are just more "expressive" and loud than others. Children do learn what is considered ... | |
| 7 months seperated | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: my wife left me 7 months ago giving no reason apart from feeling unhappy. we had never had any ... A: I will do the best I can to offer assistance and give information, but there are a few things you ... | |
| divorcing a sexual predator | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who's husband is in prison for having sexual relations with several girls under the ... A: I am not an attorney, but I recommend that she contact "legal aid." I know their schedule is ... | |
| my break up | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: i'm sorry but this was the only link i could find. it isn't actually divorce but a break up. 9 ... A: This is a bit out of my area, but I still felt I would attempt to give you some insight. In ... | |
| PENSION | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I HAD A QUACK FOR A LAWYER. I AM DIVORCE AND MY LAWYER NEVER TOLD ME THAT I WAS ENTITLED TO MY ... A: Rather than send an auto response that says I can't answer this question, I am going to advise you, ... | |
| Adultry Question | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: Will it effect my custody battle if I am still married, but do not live with my husband, if another ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do vary, but since you posed it in your own words as an ... | |
| property quandry | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I am contemplating divorce. Currently my husband has 2 properties-one he bought prior to our ... A: State laws do differ and I am no attorney, but generally speaking what was owned prior to a marriage ... | |
| divorce | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: If you live in the state of wisconsin, and you had a court date in July. The judge granted the ... A: State laws differ and I am not an attorney, but I am pretty sure all states hold the judge's ... | |
| Is this separate or community property?? | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I owned a condo before I married my husband. While we were married, I sold my original condo and ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ, but . . . I have seen circumstances before that you ... | |
| insurance on my step Children | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about insurance and my step children, I was wondering if I could carry them on my ... A: I am not an attorney, so I cannot give legal advice. Many employers do offer a family package and ... | |
| Pre-nup | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: A friend wants to marry with a prenup that is void if the marriage lasts ten years. I seem to ... A: I am not an attorney, and state laws differ. I have never been married or divorced in California, ... | |
| Car loan and my wife | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I were married in April 06. She has been divorced a couple of years, but is still on a ... A: You have certainly come to the right place for an opinion on this particular topic. I am not an ... | |
| Equitable Distribution | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about the possibilities of spliting my property. I own a condo where we live ... A: If you owned the condo before you married, then your offer will probably be viewed as amicable and ... | |
| divorce & custody | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: My husband cheated on me and I moved out. His new girlfriend moved in and I was wondering if when I ... A: You can ask your attorney when you file, and I am not one, so all I can do is offer some general ... | |
| Am I doing the right thing? | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and recently moved from Rhode Island to Florida and bought a home with a man I ... A: I added the line (none of us do, really) to be after the sentence "men don't really change that ... | |
| Removing ex-wife from my awarded Home | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: My ex wife had 60 days to vacate my home, as ordered in the divorce decree. We have 40 days left ... A: I believe what you are telling me, is the divorce decree was granted 20 days ago and you were ... | |
| property entitlement | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I am asking on behalf of my friend who does not have a computer. She has just issued divorce ... A: In the US, real estate is usually marital property, regardless of the name or names on the deed. I ... | |
| Am I making the right decision? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I've been married for 8 years. Been with my husband for 14 years. My gut reaction on my wedding ... A: Obviously, this is a decision that only you can make, as only you will have to live with whatever ... | |
| retirement rights to X spouses of Military | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is anything I can do after a divorce to recover my rights to my X'S ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws differ, as well as circumstances of the military being ... | |
| property | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have lived in my house for 11yrs. I married 4yrs ago. Last year I bought the house from my uncle. ... A: I am not an attorney and certainly quite limited in knowledge when it comes to the laws of other ... | |
| Marital Separation | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for 15 years and have 3 children(15,14&5) with my husband. I recently had a ... A: It sounds like a pretty messy situation. I am guessing that you have remorse about the affair and ... | |
| Seperation | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible to claim that the marriage actually ended when any sexual contact stopped and both ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws differ, but I would say the two individuals would have to be in ... | |
| changing divorce papers without a lawyer | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: My ex and I had joint custody when we got divorced, he has moved to Kansas after getting remarried, ... A: I am not an attorney, so I cannot give actual legal advice, but . . . if a divorce is finalized and ... | |
| need some help | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I want help to help my dad. I am from India 20 yrs of age.As is common in India I stay in my ... A: Tell the cook, he doesn't work for her. Not being terribly familiar with your cultural traditions, ... | |
| moving children | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: My husband has been divorced from his ex for over 2 years now and he has joint custody of his 2 ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do vary. Considering you are in a different state than the ... | |
| cheating | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: me and my wife have been maried for 17 years I just found out tonight that she has been cheating on ... A: I am not a doctor, but I will advise you on this situation. You need to simply sit down and tell ... | |
| car loan | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: However, the car has been sold at action and the amount still owed is almost 5,000.00, since it was ... A: If the car has already been sold, I would ask an attorney how he was not given the opportunity to ... | |
| mortgage and divorce | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I am recently separated from my wife and she left with my 4 year old son to live at her mothers ... A: I am sorry about your marital difficulty, but I am not sure I understand what you are asking of her. ... | |
| divorce | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been married 13 years and we have two girls ages 13 and 11. My husband started out being ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do vary, but most states have made available an "Ex Parte Order ... | |
| Second opinion | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I only have one month to go before our trial date for the final decree. I have an attorney, but I ... A: I am not an attorney, but I think most attorneys do not consider questions or cases when there is ... | |
| Friends Divorce | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: A friend filed for divorce from her husband, he was supposed to find another place to live so she ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws differ from state to state. Texas is unique unto itself. If ... | |
| investments in divorce | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are separated, and most issues have been dealt with except our 401k's and pension ... A: Although state laws differ regarding divorce, and I am not an attorney, I can tell you this. The ... | |
| Property, Alimony, 401K, Help! | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I live in California; I’ve been marriage for 8 years. My husband came to me like about a month ago, ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ, but I can give you some general information that may ... | |
| telling our 5 yr old | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: my wife of 6 years and i decided in july to get divorced...we didnt even tell family members till a ... A: I am always sorry to hear about a divorce, and always amazed when they are amicable enough that the ... | |
| Divorce or seperate/still live together | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for 7 years, we have a 4 year old. (We chose me) to quit my job and stay home ... A: State laws differ and I am no attorney, but in our culture, people do not have to be married to live ... | |
| CAR OWNERSHIP | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: IN A DIVORCE, I THOUGHT ALL DEBTS AND ASSETS WERE 50/50. SO, WHY DOES THE WIFE HAVE TO RETURN THE ... A: I am no attorney and state laws do vary. I'm not certain that I understand what you are saying. By ... | |
| real estate | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I remarried my ex in 2005. We were divorced in 2004. Yeah, a whole long story...but my question is ... A: I think whoever gets the house gets the mortgage payment. It sounds as though you really didn't ... | |
| Father moving on after divorce, I am not ready | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: About a little less than two years ago, my parents seperated. Divorce has always been a big fear for ... A: I will answer your question, to teh best of my ability and then share a bit. You asked how to ... | |
| health insurance | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I am going through a divorce my son age 16 stayed with his father and my daughter age 14 went with ... A: I am so sorry, divorce can be so ugly. Please make sure your attorney is representing your best ... | |
| health insurance | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I am going through a divorce my son age 16 stayed with his father and my daughter age 14 went with ... A: I am not an attorney and state laws do differ, but I will share what I can, to address your concern. ... | |
| divorce | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: i have been separated for 7 years and have a family now with another person 5 childrentogether and ... A: You may be separated, but you are still married to another person. I think you should at least ... | |
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I can answer general questions regarding separation, property, and some custody questions. I cannot answer legal questions or specific questions pertaining to individual states and counties. I can offer support through the pending time, as well as offering assistance and ideas as you move on as a single individual. I can tell you how to avoid repeat pitfalls and help you learn to leave old baggage out of new relationships. I can help you work through the contemplative time of "what if" and "if only." I am able to offer advice in dealing with unnecessary guilt, undeserved judgment, and share insight as to discerning between concerned friends, family and coworkers and nosey gossips.
I have been divorced more than once and am now married to my soulmate. We are living the exact life we both wanted to build 30 years ago, long before we ever met. Well actually it's better than I had dared hope.

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