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USCIS says my wife's foreign divorce is not valid under RI law. Is there a way to validate it now under RI law?
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Answered on September 16, 2013
1. Is one of you a resident of RI now?
2. Are both of you going to assent to the divorce being recognized?
3. Does gambian law require a...
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What will I receive from divorcing my husband if I've been a housewife for thirty years and only working part time
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Answered on August 26, 2013
Assuming he has any income or assets, yes. If he makes the same as you, that is 'very little,' then probably not.
As others have suggested,...
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Do I need a lawyer to file a motion for child support modification? Will I need one in court when the case is discussed?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
There is no requirement that you hire a lawyer to file a motion to modify. There is no requirement that you hire a mechanic to fix your car. If...
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Listed as a victim but really wasnt
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Answered on August 21, 2013
You are not going to like the answer, but I would not intervene. If you are asked for a statement, or indeed there is a prosecution, you may be...
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Do I have any legal recourse regarding a day camps abuse/negligence involving my 14 yr. old child?
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Answered on July 31, 2013
1. Report the misconduct to the camp in writing
2. Report the pursuit as you term to law enforcement.
As to a civil claim, I would discuss...
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Can child support be lowered if the person works 24hrs a week by choice? Can his spouse's income be included with his income?
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Answered on July 24, 2013
You can't pass on work, or voluntarily reduce your income, and then lower your support. So it is one thing if the guy's hours were cut (tho the...
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With R.I passing gay marriage law, can i get a divorce from my same sex marriage done performed in MA?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
The short answer is yes. Although you could not file in RI before, you will be able to after the law goes into effect. Of course Rhode Island...
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I live in RI. My mother is 87 and has live with me for the past 5 years. She owns an apartment house which was her residence
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Answered on May 12, 2013
You definitely want to speak with an estate planning, or elder law person. Your efforts in supporting your mother are commendable. At some point,...
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Will moving out of the house owned by my husband and me jeopardize the outcome of a divorce settlement?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
The short answer is that is almost never in your interest to separate before you file and sort things out. The person in the home has little...
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I had my husband served divorce papers and it wad the wrong address. Then I heard from him and he gave me the right address
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Answered on February 28, 2013
1 When you say you had him served, do you mean that the constable found him and got him the papers, If so, they can simply note the address at...
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