Douglas K Manion's Answers (260)

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Is a text agreement for property purchase binding?

Douglas's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

In my opinion, the short answer is "no". There are many components to a real estate contract beyond price and closing date, also every contract...

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Can I present evidence of payments made and expenses incurred at my order before the judgment hearing?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 20, 2015

The Judge should consider all admissible evidence at such a Hearing, including the expenses you mentioned, however you should have the actual bills...

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Seperation information for the State of CT

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

The best place to start would be to speak with an attorney who practices family law.

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Married for over ten years. Husband has subtantial premarital stock options.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

There is no clear cut answer. You should retain an experienced divorce attorney.

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I have been separated from my husband for 10 years, i never filed with the courts though, started to and couldn't afford it.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

If you were married then your filing status should have been married filing separately. You should probably contact an accountant.

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How does Custody of child in another state work?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree with Attorney Anthony. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, Oklahoma is the "home state" of the child (assuming the child has...

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What are my rights and those of fiance's rights?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

I agree with Attorney Subbloie, under the circumstances you describe, as step-parent you have no legal rights regarding your step-daughter. It is...

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Can a person who has made a false claim about someone else to a Connecticut agency be prosecuted?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

If she gave a sworn statement under oath, which can be proven to be false, it is perjury, and you can file a complaint with the police. However,...

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Gifted to brother 50% of house. Is this reversible?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

Assuming there was no language in the deed which would allow any type of reversion back to you, it is unlikely you can do anything to undo it.

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Would I be eligible for alimony if I collect disability? My husband claims that I won't receive anything if we divorce.

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 19, 2015

The fact that you are receiving disability does not mean that your husband does not have to pay you alimony, in fact your health and the ability to...

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