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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It would not be the first time. Her son may be able to get residence because...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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You need to comply with the terms of your separation agreement or divorce...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It sounds like a somewhat complicated matter, and if you do not have an...
Jonathan H Levy
Jonathan H Levy's answer
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You would not have standing to object to your wife's attorney whether there is...
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The only conflict of interest I see here is that between the law firm and its...
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Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
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The separation agreement will become the divorce judgment. While you may not...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Yes - the Court has a barebones agreement that you can use.
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
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Yes and I have done this~ Give me a call and we can talk about it. Joseph...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It requires a motion and affidavit.
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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My first question would be whether his estate was ever properly probated?...
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Phil A. Taylor
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I agree that you should go speak to your attorney, as they are already familiar...
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
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I suggest you go back to the lawyer you "couldn't afford" and try to work out a...
Kara O'Donnell
Kara O'Donnell's answer
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You cannot get a restraining order on her simply because you don't like her....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. Except for your discomfort, you have stated no reason to get such an...
Brian David Lerner
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First, you must file the I-751 prior to the expiration of your temporary Green...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Unless there is a court order, no person has a superior right. However, I...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
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When you initiate the divorce, you need to get "temporary orders" in place...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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if it is not an issue with your husband, then take it in this spirit. As for...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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You need to contact the court clerk and select a hearing date. You also need...
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Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
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The answer depends. First, yes you can get your divorce here in Mass. However,...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

If you both live over seas, then you may want to file a divorce in Chile,...
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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The question, I'm sorry, doesn't make sense. If you had an agreed upon...
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Frank A Selden
Frank A Selden's answer
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the clock is more related to when probate was open rather than the date of...
Gabriel Cheong
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If the divorce was initiated in California, you have to do it there. You...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Gabriel is 1/2 right. The locus of the contest is in California. You can...
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Phil A. Taylor
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The evidence of adultery may not be useful, or even wanted by the court unless...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Even if you succeed it is a waste of time. Especially under these facts, after...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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This is disgusting. It is illegal to record someone in the Commonwealth...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I am not convinced that without knowing more anyone can render an opinion....
Jean Tien
Jean Tien's answer
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Sounds like you are asking about your rights related to your divorce (rather...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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You are entitled to the divorce without his cooperation. However, it may make...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The Court can order him to provide you with certain information.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If there is a court order, then either he pays or file for a contempt. You...

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