Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Virginia Ann Leen's Answers

Virginia Ann Leen
Kirkland Family Law Attorney.
Contributor Level 7

3

Attorney answers:

  1. Virginia Ann Leen
  2. Shawn B Alexander
  3. Brian Coleman Kelly

Medical and other debt prior to marriage

Asked by a user in Lynnwood, WA - about 1 month ago.

This debt is your separate debt because it was incurred prior to the marriage. However, third-party creditors could attempt to collect against community-property assets. The debt should not be consolidated with any other community debt and your spouse should not take an action that could imply he takes responsibility for them, such as making payments toward this debt, if he wants it to remain separate. A prenuptial agreement may further protect him from debt collection efforts for the...

7 lawyers agreed with this answer

1 person marked this answer as helpful

2

Attorney answers:

  1. Michael Evan Stowell
  2. Virginia Ann Leen

How can I prove my ex-wife is now employed?

Asked by a user in Mcchord Afb, WA - 2 months ago.

I would add that, even if she is employed, whether or not this will reduce your obligation depends on the language of your Decree or Order of Child Support. If you are paying child support, you could probably seek an adjustment, and her going from zero to any income at all may justify the court's recalculating support. If it you are paying spousal maintenance, then your Decree will dictate whether or not you are entitled to seek a modification, and, then, it would still be based on your...

Selected as best answer

1

Attorney answers:

  1. Virginia Ann Leen

I am 14 years old, i hate my mom and my dad doesnt have a place to live. can i live at someone elses house legaly??

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - almost 2 years ago.

You have several options. Your parents could consent to your living with another adult, be it the parents of a friend or a relative. This adult may want your parents to pay living expenses. If done in an informal manner, no court proceeding is necessary. You don't specify why you do not get along with your mother, but, assuming that either she, or your father, is a competent parent, you would not be able to legally live away from them without their consent. If you are in danger of...

2

Attorney answers:

  1. Paul Michael Kocsis
  2. Virginia Ann Leen

Do i need a family law lawyer?

Asked by a user in Ashland, OH - almost 2 years ago.

Yes, you need an attorney. The court can order support and you need to make sure that all of your income and any allowable credits or deductions are considered by the court.

1 person marked this answer as helpful