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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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The answer to that question depends on what it says in your divorce judgment or...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. This should have been taken into consideration as part of the...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

If the order is silent on insurance coverage, and that would be rare, then any...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

Whether or not there is a 90 day waiting period or a 120 day waiting period for...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

You should check the language of the court order to determine what it says with...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Usually the agreement has language regarding this. If the order says it ends...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It depends what the separation or divorce agreement says. There may be...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

The language in the divorce decree and separation agreement need to be reviewed....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Changing a judge is near impossible. You need to clarify what you consider...
Michael L. Tumposky
Michael L. Tumposky's answer
Contributor Level 4

It is very difficult to do so. File a motion to recuse. If that fails, and...
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Alan Stanford Fanger's answer
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If your sister died as a resident of the state of Washington, her will would...
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Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

There is no such thing as Legal Separation here in Massachusetts. You can...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It can be done. The two of you can make any reasonable accommodation.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

You can contact the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
Contributor Level 6

If you are trying to get a lawyer to assist her in getting a divorce, I will...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Phil is correct and Nancy is wrong. You do need to be accessible in case...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

You do need to appear, unless you filed a motion asking the court to waive your...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

There is a lot at stake, your husband's obligation to pay child support (...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It does not say much for your marriage that you are waiting for your spouse to...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

If there are children under 23 in MA, then their care and support may still be...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It depends on which state has jurisdiction. From what you describe, it is...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

There is not enough information in your question. There are matters of...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Nancy is right. It depends on the state that has jurisdiction. Cost is...
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Dominic L. Pang
Dominic L. Pang's answer
Contributor Level 4

You don't stand to lose anything by contesting the ticket, except for your time...
Jason Y. Chan
Jason Y. Chan's answer
Contributor Level 7

It depends on how important the ticket is to you. It seems like you have some...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
Contributor Level 7

I am very sorry for your loss. It really sounds like you need to speak to an...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

His ex has no authority to remove papers and goods that belong to him. The...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

What kind of claim. Have there been any court filings?
Kara O'Donnell
Kara O'Donnell's answer
Contributor Level 5

If you file a new divorce action, you can add your requests for child support...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
Contributor Level 7

In terms of affordability, my offices charges a simple flat-fee for uncontested...
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
Contributor Level 6

Unfortunately, as you say you can't afford "much more" for an attorney~ but in...
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Gail Otis
Gail Otis' answer
Contributor Level 3

It is NOT automatic. You remain legally married until you receive a divorce...
Rachel Beth Goldman
Rachel Beth Goldman's answer
Contributor Level 3

You definitely need to file a complaint for divorce.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Neither answers are correct. If there is a transfer requirement and the ex...
Kelly A. Broadbent
Kelly A. Broadbent's answer
Contributor Level 5

At this point, you need to file the necessary paperwork to put the house fully...
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
Contributor Level 6

It is unfortunate but I do not know of a claim that you will have against your...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Absolutely not. Courts deal with law, not morality, and as merited as your...

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