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My step daughter's mother will begin court for child support. She has the custody because they never get married.

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

The lawyer you consulted with sounds reasonable. I'm not sure what your question is, but it sounds like you will just need to save up for what may...

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Marriage in MA when a party is divorced in another state

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

They must wait until their divorce is final before marrying here in Massachusetts.

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How can I divorce without husband's signature?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. You are either going to have to wait and meet the requirements of Georgia family law, or you should...

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Child visitation

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

You should probably obtain permission from the court if there is an open court case. I would make an appointment for a consultation with an...

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How do I go about finding a good attorney to legalize (citizenship) my husband?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

You should use the Find a Lawyer feature on this site and call around to find someone you are comfortable working with. I'm happy to make a...

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Is the refinancing or sale of houses legally enforceable after a divorce is final or only before?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

Thank you for your question. The refinance of a home or homes is not uncommon in divorce. When you say you have agreed, it is critical to know...

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Divorce question.... is it mandatory to have a full we sit down before the actual divorce court

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

It is almost always a good idea to sit down and discuss things prior to filing suit. Even if the parties cannot agree on each and every term,...

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My mother in law and my wife and I own a home together. She needed money to finish building her new home. We agreed to sign for

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

First, your HELOC is a loan secured by a mortgage. It is functionally the same as any other mortgage, with all of the same consequences for late...

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Must a marriage certificate be a US-based certificate before being able to file a divorce in Massachusetts ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

There is no need to register a marriage in Massachusetts. If you validly entered into a marriage in a foreign jurisdiction, Massachusetts will...

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About how much does it cost to consult a lawyer , and have her/him draft a divorce agreement, and submit papers to the court ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

You should use this site's Fina a Lawyer feature and reach out to several attorneys. Most attorney will want to know more about your specific...

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My step daughter's mother will begin court for child support. She has the custody because they never get married.

Marriage in MA when a party is divorced in another state

How can I divorce without husband's signature?

Child visitation

How do I go about finding a good attorney to legalize (citizenship) my husband?

Is the refinancing or sale of houses legally enforceable after a divorce is final or only before?

Divorce question.... is it mandatory to have a full we sit down before the actual divorce court

My mother in law and my wife and I own a home together. She needed money to finish building her new home. We agreed to sign for

Must a marriage certificate be a US-based certificate before being able to file a divorce in Massachusetts ?

About how much does it cost to consult a lawyer , and have her/him draft a divorce agreement, and submit papers to the court ?