Hi If your sister's name is on the deed, she gets the house. I would check if that is the case. Get a lawyer. Steve Coren

How can I divorce my wife who abandoned me 18 years ago?

Hi You do not need your wife's permission or cooperation to divorce her. File a divorce complaint here and arrange for service by publication....

Have the constable leave the papers and make a return of service. Also have the constable sign an affidavit as to what he did. You also sign an...

Does a spouse have a legal claim to an inheritance

Hi I am delaing with this issue in several cases. There is no automatic expectation for a spouse to be awarded part of the inheritance pof the...

My husband served me divorce papers, assets were frozen, 3 months later while I was away he sold my 2010 SUV back to the dealer

Dear Jane Your husband was not supposed to do that and the judge will not be pleased. However, I strongly suggest yoiu hire a lawyer to deal...

My estranged father died in connecticut now m uncle in maine is telling me i am obligated to claim his body and do his estate

You have no obligation to claim the body or handle the estate if you choose not to. Good luck. Steve Coren

Can I re-file for divorce immediately after receiving a letter of dismissal from the probate courte?

Hi You may file a motion in court to reinstate the complaint for divorce and for an extension to perform service of the summons. Schedule...

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If I'm getting a divorce does my spouse have to show up to court?

Both parties are required to be in court. The obnly alternative is to file a motion explaining why the other spouse cannpot attend but it has to be...

Finalizing divorce - timing in Massachusetts

Hi If youir divorce does result in a 90 day nisi period, count 90 days from the day after the divroce hearing. It is automatic. That is when...

QDRO status

Hi We divorce l;awyers always "farm out" QDRO's to attorneys who specialize in doing them. It is inexpensive and efficient. They should be done...

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