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James J Gross

Chevy Chase Divorce / Separation Lawyer.

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  1. When i want to write up serparation papers what do I need to write?

    Answered almost 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    1 attorney answer

    That's a more complicated question than can be answered here. Basically you will cover all legal and financial aspects of your marriage and divorce, including alimony, children and property division.

  2. Bills

    Answered almost 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    1 attorney answer

    The court can require one or both parties to pay the expenses if you cannot settle. It is up to three years from the date of divorce.

  3. Does adultry affect non maritial property

    Answered almost 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    2. Stuart H Grozbean
    3. David Alexander Browde
    3 attorney answers

    No, but the judge can consider fault and non-marital property, among other factors, in determining a marital award.

  4. What is my first step to a divorce in the state of Maryland

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. William C Wood
    2. Uchenna Jane Joseph
    3. James J Gross
    4. Okiemute C Whiteru
    4 attorney answers

    You might want to see if you and your spouse can negotiate a Separation Agreement first.

  5. Legally how do you decide who had to move out of the house during a seperation?

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    2. William C Wood
    3. Paula Jeanette Mcgill
    3 attorney answers

    If your name is on the deed or the lease, you have as much right to occupy the house as he does, until and unless a court orders otherwise.

  6. We have been married since April of 2007. We have only been able to live under the same roof for approximately 6 months

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. Mark Kotlarsky
    2. James J Gross
    2 attorney answers

    There is always a possibility. In determining alimony, duration of the marriage is one of several factors the judge must consider, as well as health and income earning abilities of the parties. There are benefits and costs to hiring a lawyer and it is a decision each individual must make.

  7. Is it possible to have a court appearance postponed to give me an opportunity to seek new counsel?

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    2. Mark Kotlarsky
    2 attorney answers

    It is up to the judge, but I wouldn't take the chance in a case with high stakes like custody. Two weeks is plenty of time enough to find a lawyer to represent you.

  8. I got married on April 16 2009 my wife has assaulted me now i want a annullment

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    1 attorney answer

    Annulments are granted by the court only in certain rare cases. The legal effect is to void a marriage from the very beginning--as if the parties had never married. The reason must be something that goes to the heart of the marriage, like certain types of fraud, incapacity due to age or condition, or inability to marry because you are married to someone else. There is no time limit. But you will probably find it easier to get a divorce.

  9. Am I Entitled to Half of His Company?

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. Mark Kotlarsky
    2. James J Gross
    2 attorney answers

    Marital property is determined on the date of divorce in Maryland,not the date of separation, although the judge can consider that property was acquired after separation, among other factors, in determining a marital award. If the case goes to trial, the judge cannot transfer half the company. The judge will have to determine the value of the company and add that value to the husband's side of the ledger. When all the property has been identified and valued, the judge can make a marital...

  10. In Md, if me and my spouse has been separated for almost a year, am i still obligated to pay her new debt?

    Answered over 3 years ago.

    1. James J Gross
    1 attorney answer

    You are only obligated to pay debt that you signed for. For example, if she is using your credit card, you are both liable for the charges. If she is using her own credit card, you are not liable.

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