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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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She is going to say it is a gift. If she does not want to do anything, then...
Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington, and you will need to confirm this with an attoney...
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Because the federal government does not recognize same-sex marriages, there are...
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Gabriel Cheong
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It is a gift but there's a lot more to it than that. It is actually a...
William T Harrington
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The law in Mass depends on the intent of the donor and, when someone gives a...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If some divorced there should be a record of this in the court where she had...
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Gabriel Cheong
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It depends on what you mean by "divorced in June 08". Did he go for his final...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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it was illegal, but where the marriage lasted past the time period, the...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Gabriel is wrong. It is voidable, not void. To the extent that the marriage...
Gabriel Cheong
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There's an argument that your marriage is not valid because your husband didn't...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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In the absence of a will, the home, together with the rest of the property in...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Pre-nup is irrelevant until it is engaged during a divorce process. If and...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It depends on the document, and if it meets the legal requirements. You may...
Karen M Duffy
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As a general rule, prenuptial agreements are enforceable (valid) under Mass law...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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I assume that you are engaged to be married, so let me first say...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It has to be a knowing and voluntary agreement with full financial disclosure....
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Jessica Ann Foley
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It depends on how complicated your agreement is and how much you and your...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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This can be a really financially sound decision, and provide peace of mind for...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The law generally says that if you wed before the divorce is final, it can be...
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Robert Scott Williams
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Generally you are not responsible for the old IRS debts. However, if you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The prior answer should be taken not only as a suggestion, but a requirement...
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Jeff Adrian Biddle
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Although I cannot comment on what would specifically occur in your jurisdiction...
Gabriel Cheong
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Your credit will not be affected by his bad credit. However what you really...
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Alec Scott Rose
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I do not practice law in Massachusetts, but my answer is based on general legal...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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A prenuptial has to be read entirely to be understood. This documents usually...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Usually, the ring is deemed to be a gift. If there are other facts or factor...
Keith R Rudzik
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Massachusetts G.L.c. 207, § 47A states that a “[b]reach of contract to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If your spouse is not a legally authorized party to withdraw funds, the bank...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
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You said that you have a divorce attorney and that he's looking into it. You...

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