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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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With a marriage lasting less than 2 years, it is unlikely that either spouse...
Michael John Gainer
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I've had this come up a number of times. People sign things without...
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Yale Lewis III
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first, you have to wait 90 days post-service before you can finalize your...
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Nancy Nellor Retsinas
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In Washington, spousal maintenance (alimony) is based upon need and ability to...
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I am not sure of the state of the law in Wahington, but my best guess is that...
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John Stocks
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I assume since you are not divorced, you only have temporary orders in place,...
Lisa Beth Older
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the answer is a simple no-you can not discharge support in federal bankruptcy...
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Sandra Dee Munoz
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You should stop paying her, unless the court orders clearly state otherwise....
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Michael John Gainer
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I have heard of many people in this type of situation, where the other party...
Michael John Gainer
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Now, as far as the alimony, or spousal maintenance, the court primarily looks...
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Craig Dennison Robins
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It sounds like Chapter 7 bankruptcy would certainly be the solution to your...
Gregory J. Jalbert
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I would definitely suggest you sit down with a bankruptcy attorney to review...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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The definition may be in the decree or agreement. If the decree or agreement...
Alec Scott Rose
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Living with a parent is not the same as "cohabiting" with the opposite sex....
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James Haynes Burnett's answer
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I believe the court would look favorably upon a maintenance request from you,...
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Elizabeth Rankin Powell
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James Cathcart, Tacoma, is hands down the smartest military domestic attorney...
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Sandra Dee Munoz
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The answer, unfortunately, is it depends. The law differs from state to state,...
Dave Hawkins
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It gets a little complicated with an out of state order. You would need to get...
Dave Hawkins
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Are u trying to do this without the assistance of counsel? If so, that is a...
David Lawrence Ganz
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This is not about greed or jealousy, its about economics and what the law...
Michael William Bugni
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You should hire an attorney. In itself, this may not change your wife's...
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John M. Kaman
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There is no magic answer to that question in any state. In CA it depends to...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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You likely should review your facts and options with an attorney. RCW 26.09....
Laura Lynn Hoskins
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The Court has no standard calculation and analysis of the facts of your case...
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Perry A Warbrick
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In Washington, your spouse does not have the option to deny a divorce. If you...
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Frank A Selden
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Most unsecured debt is erased in a bankruptcy except for: Child support and...

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