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Can my mom keep me from my siblings?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Interesting question. The short, easy answer is that she probably can. While we litigate claims by parents and grandparents, I have never heard of...

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My husband and I broke up about 3 years ago but are not legally divorced. He wants shared custody of my son

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

When you get to court to pursue a divorce, by you or ex starting a case, you simply have to make the best case you can, pointing out all of ex's...

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How can I win a case against my partner when he holds all assets and monies? I work but transfer all my money every week.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Are you going to staying with this guy? If you are staying with him or leaving him makes a difference on what you might get. Since you are not...

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I had a verbal agreement to build a barn for 100000. The contractor was to get 8 percent. He was to have it completed by Nov 20

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

If I assume correctly, he was to erect a barn put up from a kit, which presumably came with instructions and he still messed it up? The question of...

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I am a land lord. The leasee stated that they want out of their lease a month early and that I broke the lease by not fixing a d

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

My short answer is let them sue, because you sound like you have a strong case. Regarding the security deposit, read WV Code 37-6A and all its...

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My mother is in the process of getting a divorce. Papers have been filed, and now she is just waiting on the court date.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

If she has an attorney, she should ask him or her about filing a motion for a temporary order (as we call it in Mass.) ordering him to vacate the...

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My ex wife has taken multiple home equity loan, before the selling of our home, and i entitked to any of that money???

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

There are a number of unknowns here before your question can be answered fully. One question is what equity is going to be split - the equity at...

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Do I need to wait untill leagle aid calls me to file my divorce papers.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

No, you do not have to wait for Legal Aid, but their help may be better for you than trying to go this alone, especially since you have a concern...

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I received an order from the circut court which the judge considered said matter and does hereby set aside and hold for naught

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

Yes, sounds like CPS said no investigation is necessary and judge agreed and rescinded his/her order for the investigation. Check with a local...

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My brother's wife left wv with his two children, ages 5 and 8. She took them to NC, where she is living with drug dealer.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

If this just happened, WV courts still have jurisdiction over the children. He should go to court and seek modification for sole physical and legal...

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Can my mom keep me from my siblings?

My husband and I broke up about 3 years ago but are not legally divorced. He wants shared custody of my son

How can I win a case against my partner when he holds all assets and monies? I work but transfer all my money every week.

I had a verbal agreement to build a barn for 100000. The contractor was to get 8 percent. He was to have it completed by Nov 20

I am a land lord. The leasee stated that they want out of their lease a month early and that I broke the lease by not fixing a d

My mother is in the process of getting a divorce. Papers have been filed, and now she is just waiting on the court date.

My ex wife has taken multiple home equity loan, before the selling of our home, and i entitked to any of that money???

Do I need to wait untill leagle aid calls me to file my divorce papers.

I received an order from the circut court which the judge considered said matter and does hereby set aside and hold for naught

My brother's wife left wv with his two children, ages 5 and 8. She took them to NC, where she is living with drug dealer.