| Subject | Date Asked |
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| support | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i hope you can help with this issue. my ex has custody of our son, 18, they live in nyc. i love in ...
A: Well, if he isn't willing to set up a payment plan, then you can always get an attorney and go to ...
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| moving out of state w/ kids | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am ready to file for divorce, but have one question holding me back. I need to know if its better ...
A: Michelle: There is no right answer. The judge will not allow you to move with your children and ...
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| Grandparent question concerning divorce | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Tate is 3.3 years old. His father, Randy, left when our daughter, Megan, was pregnant and had ...
A: Gena: You have a right to be concerned, and yes, children of all ages can be manipulated, but they ...
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| divorced parents and are kids entitled | 4/22/2008 |
Q: 2 of the kids decided to move back in with her. Bottom line throughout the whole 10 years she has ...
A: Well, then that's new, because that isn't the way it works in Texas. In Texas, you can make anyone ...
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| divorced parents and are kids entitled | 4/22/2008 |
Q: 2 of the kids decided to move back in with her. Bottom line throughout the whole 10 years she has ...
A: Carla: If it is in a trust that states that the money can't be touched until the children are a ...
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| divorced parents and are kids entitled | 4/22/2008 |
Q: 2 of the kids decided to move back in with her. Bottom line throughout the whole 10 years she has ...
A: Carla: He can put the money in a trust that is for them where he is the trustee, and that way, she ...
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| divorce/visitation | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am currently going through a divorce, it will be final this July. I am divorcing my husband due to ...
A: Terra: Unless you have temporary orders that state you have physical custody, then custody is ...
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| Phone Calls | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My wife and I share custody of our kids. She calls every night when they are with me. On a few ...
A: Rod: You can't tell her not to call, but you can get your decree amended to say that she can only ...
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| Alimony - Permanent Support | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am in the middle of a divorce. I am 58, my wife is 48 and has never worked (only occasional part- ...
A: Sam: It depends on the state you live in. If your wife is not impaired in any way, the court will ...
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| 8 year old girl who is SCARED of step-dad | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I met my husband while pregnant with my daughter believe it or not! My daughters father wanted ...
A: Anne: There is no choice. She is your daughter, and you need to speak to your husband about the ...
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| custody | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have been divorced for 4years and have a 7yr old son from the marriage. I had full custody until a ...
A: Jessica: This is an issue you need to take back to court. You need a better attorney than the one ...
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| changing divorce papers without a lawyer` | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I was served with divorce papers from my ex. I only had 21 days from the time I received them to ...
A: Alex: You can always make changes without signing, which is what the negotiation process and ...
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| custody of my 1 1/2 year old | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My Ex-husband and I have the following custody agreement: We alternate 2 nghts during the week and ...
A: Regina: Thank you for such a concise explanation. First of all, you do not have any legal recourse ...
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| My son and daughter in law | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Please I need your help. My son and daughter in law have been separated for about a year, not ...
A: Dave: Mediation is essentially when you hire someone to work out all the issues between the parties. ...
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| My son and daughter in law | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Please I need your help. My son and daughter in law have been separated for about a year, not ...
A: David: Sorry for the delay in answering. The only thing you can do is take her to court. Have a ...
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| girlfriend says it's over, we have two kids | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I really need advice and ran across allexperts on the internet. My girlfriend of three years says ...
A: Jason: You need to get some counseling to help you through this. Yes, you should move. It is ...
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| Harrassment/Emotional Abuse | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My ex and I went through a long battle and divorced last June. We have 4 minor children of which we ...
A: Melinda: You are doing everything you can. But, filing a motion may cut down on his visitation and ...
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| what to do? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I filed for divorce one year ago and during this process my husband requested an evaluation to ...
A: Shannon: Welcome to most women's lives when they leave the husband. I go through this with my ex. ...
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| what to do? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I filed for divorce one year ago and during this process my husband requested an evaluation to ...
A: Shannon: The best thing to do is to get your attorney to file a motion requesting that visitation ...
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| In trouble | 3/11/2008 |
Q: He isnt very good at legal stuff and has no money for a lawyer. First off the lawyer she is using ...
A: Andrea: First off, without a lawyer, your father in law is in deep trouble. If he got some kind of ...
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| divorce and pregnancy | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am in the middle of getting a divorce in Illinois Dupage county and I have become pregnant with my ...
A: Theresa: There is no law that prevents it, but you have to be separated for 2 years, or mutually ...
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| Separation agreement New York law - 1 year with notarized doc | 3/5/2008 |
Q: What proof is necessary after 1 year of separation to actually start the divorce -I want to separate ...
A: Syl: If he signs the agreement and it is notarized, then after the year, you only have to file with ...
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| Right of First Refusal | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My ex and I unfortunately have a difficult relationship at best. I want to enroll the children in ...
A: Alyson: I am actually in court right now over similar things and winning, so keep the hope and the ...
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| Right of First Refusal | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My ex and I unfortunately have a difficult relationship at best. I want to enroll the children in ...
A: Alyson: Were you married to my ex? First right of refusal is when one parent can not take their ...
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| ? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: when i was 18 years old i took on my boyfriends last name i am now 35 years old people are telling ...
A: Gabby: Were you married to him or did you just take his last name as if you were married? If you ...
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| Devorced for 2 years remarried and have joint custody with 1st marriage | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Help! I've been divorced 2 years remarried and have joint custody with 1st marriage. I work for a ...
A: Aulani: It depends on what it says in the decree as to who is to carry the health insurance. If ...
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| Question on Taxes, devorced 2 years, remarried and have Joint Custody with 1st marriage | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Help! I've been devorced 2 years and have joint custody with my ex. Legal Custody awarded to both ...
A: Aulani: I am not 100% sure, and it is best to consult an accountant, but if you have been claiming ...
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| Biomom harrassment | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My husband has two kids from his prior marriage, 12-13. His ex, their mother has since the beginning ...
A: Sue: I sympathize and understand. I had a similar situation with my ex's first wife, and his ...
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| Divorce necessary within state of marriage | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am marrying a man who was divorced years ago and has had no contact at all w/his ex-wife in tha ...
A: May: Anything is possible, but I would think if she DID file, it would be in the state they were ...
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| Frustrated with my ex | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Okay, I am been separated and filed my papers for separation last summer with my ex. We have a 10 ...
A: Amy: You aren't going to like this answer, but here goes. First, you are still separated, and not ...
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| devorce | 2/10/2008 |
Q: i live in the state of ohio, my wife wants a divorce i do not . Do i have any rights not to grant ...
A: Robert: Ohio law permits the granting of a divorce only upon a finding by the court that there are ...
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| strange attitude | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Please help. I am 53 and stuck in a loveless marriage. My husband is 56 and we have both been ...
A: Carol: Only he knows what is going on with himself, but the real question is, how well did you know ...
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| Infidelity in Alabama | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am going through a divorce. I had an affair and openly admit it and apologize for it. Will my ...
A: Will: As far as the retirement account. The judge takes this into consideration if you have been ...
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| Infidelity in Alabama | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am going through a divorce. I had an affair and openly admit it and apologize for it. Will my ...
A: Will: It depends on if Alabama is a no contest state for divorce. If it is, then she will only get ...
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| I need help | 1/26/2008 |
Q: my parents are talking about getting a divorce. However, my dad says he does not want to sign any ...
A: Alicia: Your mom needs to find out if it is a no contest state. If he leaves, and your mother ...
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| Answering the 'Why' questions about divorce from our 3 yo | 1/23/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of divorcing, we have not told our 3 year old yet, but are waiting until a few ...
A: Louise: I had this same issue with my daughter. My ex did NOT participate. I told her that mommy ...
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| Happily remarried but dealing we are dealing with my husbands x wife | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 year old we share with my husbands X wife. The first year she made it clear she wanted ...
A: Tandra: Getting full custody is difficult on a good day. I am going through something similar, but ...
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| Divorced w/ shared custody living in 2 different States | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Me and my Ex have shared custody but they stay with him for the school year and I get them for the ...
A: Yavonne: You saved the email in which he made the request? Then you have nothing to worry about. ...
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| Question regarding separation | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Do you know if Indiana has a separation requirement before filing for divorce? My husband has told ...
A: Natalie: Try this link to find out about the separation requirement in Indiana. I don't know for ...
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| Dating during divorce | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for two months. We've known each other since elementary school ...
A: Jason: He is the father. If he doesn't provide documentation to say she is allowed to take the ...
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| Dating during divorce | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for two months. We've known each other since elementary school ...
A: Jason: I don't understand what a passport application has to do with a wedding. Written consent or ...
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| Ex-wife mentally abusing children and abusing drugs | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I am lost, upset, sad and angry all at the same time. My husband now filed for divorce 2 years ago, ...
A: Trisha: This is not the boys fault. I am sure they are torn in their loyalty. You need to get a ...
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| Overnight Visitation | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I live in the KC, MO Area and my son lives with his mother in St. Louis which is 4 hours apart. My ...
A: Jeff: It is a tough adjustment for a child that age. I understand what she is going through, as I ...
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| children being around a live in girlfrend!!! | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My divorce was final in November 2007, we have been separated since feb 2007. My ex met someone ...
A: Gina: You can try, but unless you can prove that it is detrimental, or that the woman is abusive or ...
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| children being around a live in girlfrend!!! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My divorce was final in November 2007, we have been separated since feb 2007. My ex met someone ...
A: Gina: Unfortunately you don't have any kind of recourse in this situation. You can ask your ex to ...
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| help... | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My husband has been divorced for almost 6 years now. His ex-wife has full custody of there 3 kids. ...
A: Brandy: Your husband is doing what he has to do, as per decree, which is great. He does get his ...
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| opinion on finalizing divorce | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I filed for divorce from my husband of 12 1/2 years in October. We have three girls: ages 10, 6 and ...
A: Karen: Good for you for taking positive actions for you and your children. It is never good to be ...
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| Separated for 13 years now divorcing, Is she entitled to my inheritence/. | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I was married 13 years ago here in New Jersey. Three months after the marriage my wife left and has ...
A: Bob: Inheritance is not ever community property, so that will not have to be split. If you both ...
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| Separated for 4 months, what to do? | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Lee, Thank you for taking the time to read my e-mail, My wife and I separated 4 months ago, her ...
A: Anthony: It sounds like you love her very much. Wait for her. If she is experiencing some issues ...
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| Im not sure what i should do | 12/31/2007 |
Q: How do i go about the situation that im in now? my husband and i has been married for 6yrs and now ...
A: Monica: If you want to move on with your life, then you need to get a divorce. You have been ...
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| parenting plan | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My husband has a daughter from a previous marriage. They have been divorced for almost 8 years. In ...
A: Emily: It is not only possible, but if you went to court, and he petitioned for more time, he would ...
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| 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: Linda: This is going to sound harsh, so I apologize up front...you have been a mother for 23 years, ...
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| raising teenagers after divorce | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My children are 17,16,and 14. the oldest a boy. I was married to their father for 18 years and then ...
A: Robin: You are in a tough situation. It sounds like the 16 year old is under control, and the 14 ...
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| claiming the children | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced for almost 4 yrs, my question is we have 2 children together 10, 13, @ first he ...
A: Rachel: The children live with you for over 90% of the time. You are the one that pays for food, ...
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| divorce | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION,I HAVE BEEN AWAY AND NOT LEGALLY SEPERATED FROM MY HUSBAND ...
A: Cathy: As far as common law divorce, well that doesn't exist, because common law marriage can still ...
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| Divorce Abroad. | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I got married in Pennsylvania in 1996 and have 3 kids. My wife and I separated in 2006, I gave her ...
A: Cruz: That is probably true. You could possibly go to the court house and ask a clerk what to do. ...
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| allegations of drug use and child and spousel abuse in a divorce | 12/13/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are going through a divorce. She is accusing me of abusing her and our children and ...
A: Andrew: One way you can prove it is by taking a drug test yourself. I doubt that you will get the ...
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| My man visit his kids and stay overnight with his former women | 12/8/2007 |
Q: "Mr.K and I have just started dating but we have already talked about living together. I love him ...
A: Tara: I think that Mr. K and Mrs.A need some help. Remember, Mrs. A is putting up with this, so ...
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| My man visit his kids and stay overnight with his former women | 12/7/2007 |
Q: "Mr.K and I have just started dating but we have already talked about living together. I love him ...
A: Tara: First, I have to say...job well done on explaining a very confusing situation. Second, you ...
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| Blended Family | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 6 months. I have a 4 year old daughter and he a 3 year old ...
A: Brandy: That's a tough one, and I would have an issue with that as well. You have to tell your ...
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| Re-Marriage | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I am seeking your input. I have been divorced 5 years. In that time I was granted sole legal and ...
A: Perry: I can't help you figure out how to get her here, just give you suggestions on how to handle ...
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| Re-Marriage | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I am seeking your input. I have been divorced 5 years. In that time I was granted sole legal and ...
A: Perry: If you are that worried, then have her move here and not live with you. Date her until you ...
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| Re-Marriage | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I am seeking your input. I have been divorced 5 years. In that time I was granted sole legal and ...
A: Perry: I think if you and your daughter have discussed it, you all get along as a family, then go ...
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| inheritance | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My husband & I have been separated since May 06. We lived in the house that he grew up in. King is ...
A: Trecia: If his parents are living, then how is it inheritance? If he bought the house, and you ...
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| leave husband for his brother | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Ive been married to my husband since I turned 17. Im 26 now. B4 we were married, I was best friends ...
A: Ashely: I don't think you should be afraid of what anyone will think. You are in an abusive ...
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| CHILD CUSTODY | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My ex-husband is moving to TX and I have custody of our daughter in NY. She is telling me she is ...
A: Aimee: That is a tough answer. First, in the state of Texas when a child turns 14, they can go to ...
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| First Court Date for Divorce | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have missed the first two court dates for my divorce. I live out of state now and have not been ...
A: Brandon: I think that if you have a child, it is in your best interest to attend the court dates. ...
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| First Court Date for Divorce | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have missed the first two court dates for my divorce. I live out of state now and have not been ...
A: Brandon: It depends on who filed. If she filed and you are not contesting the divorce, then ...
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| Should I let her go? | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I am in a bit of a situation and decided that I should get an outsiders opinion about a situation ...
A: Lorenzo: You said that very well. When she married you, she married your children, and she knew ...
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| legal seperation | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am dating a WONDERFUL guy who is legally separated. He is currently in Iraq going through this ...
A: Torn: If he is legally separated, then there is not a problem. Adultery takes place if he is ...
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| Help on Insecurity | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am worried about my husband's constant bad decisions about money - now he wants to sign a mortgage ...
A: Isabel: It sounds like you want a separation or divorce because you are worried about the house. ...
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| Divorce out of state | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend just moved here from Florida in Sept. Him and his wife are currently seperated. He ...
A: Jennifer: He needs to consult with an attorney to find out where he should file. Legal separation ...
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| Non payment of Alimony | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter has been receiving $4100 per month alimony since 2003. There are 2-1/2 years remaining. ...
A: Ed: Get a good attorney. First of all, you don't have to take any offer from him, and then take ...
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| Getting Divorced in Maryland child visitation question | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am going through a divorce in Maryland. My husband has committed adultery and is now living with ...
A: Philly: On the one hand, you are right. The new woman should have been introduced when they two of ...
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| 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: Bill: I am sorry for your health troubles and your marital difficulties. As far as the money you ...
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| Seperation and Inheritance | 10/14/2007 |
Q: My sister has separated from her husband in May of this year , she has not filed for legal ...
A: Frances: If she and her husband are in agreement that she is living elsewhere, she has completely ...
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| Alcoholic Parent, custody question | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My ex husband has recently admitted to having an alcohol. Truth be told, he has had a problem for ...
A: Pam: This is a serious problem. It is good that he admitted to having a problem, but it is bad ...
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| friends divorce | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My friend is a member of the military and resides in illinois. His wife has filed for divorce after ...
A: Lori: This is not only possible but probable. In most states, community property is 50/50. ...
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| StepMother wants to be Real Mommy; manipulative adolescent | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I've been separated from my child's father for about 5 years now. (we were never married) The ...
A: You are in a very tough position. The psychological evaluation is more about you, the father, the ...
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| divorce/house | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am divorced and we agreed on the divorce papers that he stay in the house and make the payments. ...
A: Shawna: You can only ask him to buy you out if it specifies in the decree that you can be bought ...
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| lots of questions on divorce | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband were married two years ago in arizona. we moved to new york shortly after. I want ...
A: Stephanie: It depends on if you are considered a residence of Arizona or New York. And, that ...
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| StepMother wants to be Real Mommy; manipulative adolescent | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I've been separated from my child's father for about 5 years now. (we were never married) The ...
A: Carrie: What you are experiencing is Parental Alienation Syndrome. And, it is not your son's ...
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| Who put the dye in divorce? | 10/7/2007 |
Q: It colors everything in my life...gray. I am on good terms with wife. we agree that she keeps 401K ...
A: Michael: You do not have to requalify for the mortgage if you take her name off of the deed. That ...
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| Summons papers | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have just received a divorce summons and it says... "You are hereby summond and required to file ...
A: Nick: You can call the court and ask them which paper you need to file a response to a divorce ...
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| divorce/house | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I am divorced and we agreed on the divorce papers that he stay in the house and make the payments. ...
A: Shawna: If you and he agreed in the papers that he lives in the house and is responsible for the ...
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| Summons papers | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have just received a divorce summons and it says... "You are hereby summond and required to file ...
A: Nick: You are required to provide an answer to her complaint, but it is standard operating ...
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| Divorce | 10/4/2007 |
Q: He is an Italian citizen and I am an American citizen. We got married in vegas but now reside in ...
A: Melissa: You need to get an attorney and get a professional opinion, but I believe, that whether or ...
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| American marriage w/german marriage | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My current wife's 1st marriage was in Germnay to a German man. She left her husband and came to the ...
A: If you had a legal divorce in the US, then your marriage in the US is legal. You would not have ...
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| Inheritance | 10/1/2007 |
Q: My sister and her husband looks like that they will be getting a divorce. My question is, he ...
A: When they reach a settlement, he is going to have to give her something. Tell her to say that he ...
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| ex-husband wouldn't return kids on time | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Every other Sunday, getting my kids back from a weekend visit with Dad has been like paying a ...
A: Ame: Yes, I Blind Copy my attorney on everything. It isn't much, as far as cost goes. We are in ...
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| Inheritance | 10/1/2007 |
Q: My sister and her husband looks like that they will be getting a divorce. My question is, he ...
A: No, she is not. Inheritance is not considered community property. That is considered separate ...
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| ex-husband wouldn't return kids on time | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Every other Sunday, getting my kids back from a weekend visit with Dad has been like paying a ...
A: I FEEL you!!! I was just saying the same thing! He picks them up late, drops them off early or ...
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| Harassment from ex-spouse? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: My fiance has a 4 yr old boy from his previous marriage. They have been divorced for almost 2 years. ...
A: Haley: Harassment is a hard thing to call without knowing details. If she is making accusations, ...
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| degrading exhusband | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I was married for 15 years to a verbal abusive husband and at time physically abusive. He also ...
A: Tammy: I understand where you are coming from. Being harassed after marriage is terrible. You got ...
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| adultry | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had an attorney and no longer able to pay for him to represent me. I have temporarily custody ...
A: DC: I have found this site, which will give you all the forms, fees and need to know information ...
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| adultry | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had an attorney and no longer able to pay for him to represent me. I have temporarily custody ...
A: DC: You need to find out if your husband is sneaking this woman in when the children are there. If ...
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| Interrogatories and production of documents | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I had an attorney and no longer able to pay for him to represent me. I have temporarily custody ...
A: DC: One at a time. If you can not afford your attorney, then take the money out of your marital ...
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| Dating After Divorce | 9/23/2007 |
Q: my name is Perry and I saw your name on a website for allexperts.com. I thought I would write and ...
A: Perry: Since hotels are not an option, the second idea would be to see if there is a friend that ...
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| Dating After Divorce | 9/23/2007 |
Q: my name is Perry and I saw your name on a website for allexperts.com. I thought I would write and ...
A: Perry: I understand and appreciate your concern. I am in the midst of a custody issue, for ...
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| Texas, property in divorce papers | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My husband got out German Shepartd dog in the divorce. Our divorce was finalized in May, 2007. I ...
A: Yes, if it says he gets the dog in the decree, then there is no statute of limitations on a decree. ...
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| Stalling | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My husband keeps prolonging this divorce. Basically he is trying to bankrupt me to win custody of ...
A: Unfortunately, he can do this as long as he wants, or until he runs out of attorneys. Ask your ...
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