Questions answered by Howard M Lewis

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If mate contests legal separation, am I unable to get one?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

If you are still living together than a legal separation is not viable in your state, however you have other options to protect you and your child...

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Do I need an attorney or may I file for legal separation myself?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

I am sorry that your marriage did not work out, many peoplel in the court file "pro se" or on on their own without a lawyer, however if you have a...

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How is a personal injury settlement (with both spouses as co-plaintiffs) divided in a NYS divorce?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

I am sorry that you are going through this, the injured spouse would receive a large percentage of the settlement and the loss of consortium, type...

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Am I eligible for spousal support if I am disabled and he is abusive?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

I am so sorry that you have been going through this and I do hope that things get better for you. Each state has different requirements for...

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Will I be required to pay for my ex-spouse's health insurance?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 10, 2012

There are many ways to negotiate this but they all involve making sure the proper language is placed in your separation agreement and of course...

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My husband kept our finances private from me.After filing for divorce I find that we owe a large sum in back taxes.Am I liable?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 09, 2012

I am so sorry that you are going through this. Alot depends upon how you filed your taxes and what your potentail bankruptcy options are. I would...

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Married for over 25 years. Been Separated for ten years. Never got a divorce am I entiltled to go back to the house we got toget

Howard's answer | Answered on June 09, 2012

I am sorry that you went through such a difficult time. If you are not formerly divorced then you potentially have the right to argue such issues,...

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My wife has everything. I'm disabled. She is coming home in a week after having an affair. I think she will take our daughter!!!

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2012

I am sorry that you are going through this. Both counsel gave you outstanding advice, I would only add that you should seek a second opinion, if...

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If all equitable distribution claims have been closed, on the divorce papers do I chose "no claims" or "there are claims?"

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2012

I am sorry that you are going through this and I am sorry that I am not able to give you a simple answer. The issue is how can the equitable...

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In michigan state, are checking and savings accounts held in only one spouses name equally divisable?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2012

Attorney Raddatz answered your question perfectly. I would only add that once a divorce is filed in most states there is an automatic restraining...

Howard M Lewis's Answers (6934)

If mate contests legal separation, am I unable to get one?

Do I need an attorney or may I file for legal separation myself?

How is a personal injury settlement (with both spouses as co-plaintiffs) divided in a NYS divorce?

Am I eligible for spousal support if I am disabled and he is abusive?

Will I be required to pay for my ex-spouse's health insurance?

My husband kept our finances private from me.After filing for divorce I find that we owe a large sum in back taxes.Am I liable?

Married for over 25 years. Been Separated for ten years. Never got a divorce am I entiltled to go back to the house we got toget

My wife has everything. I'm disabled. She is coming home in a week after having an affair. I think she will take our daughter!!!

If all equitable distribution claims have been closed, on the divorce papers do I chose "no claims" or "there are claims?"

In michigan state, are checking and savings accounts held in only one spouses name equally divisable?