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My fiance and I are both US citizens and want to get married in Brazil.

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

You should contact the Brazilian consulate or search online to see what Brazil's legal requirements are. What you seem to be describing, however,...

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Divorce in a different state from marriage.

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

You may file in either state. If you'd like to file in Westchester, please feel free to get in touch. We'll be able to deal with the issue of...

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Can a former employee just call another place of business and tell lies about you and not to hire you before you have applied

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

That kind of a call opens the former employee to a defamation action. However, a defamation action is expensive and time consuming - so you have to...

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We are common-law married in the state of Alabama. Do we have to get a traditional divorce?

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

Yes. Common law marriage is marriage. You should consult with a local attorney to discuss how best to proceed.

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Trying to get divorced and marry my fiance.

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

You're not in trouble, but you do need to get divorced before you can remarry. You weren't "married for a short time" - you're married until...

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Divorce my ex and marry my fiance

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 17, 2010

You're not in trouble, but you do need to get divorced before you can remarry. You weren't "married for a short time" - you're married until...

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I been married for two months and recently separated. Does my new husband have any rights to my house that i purchased on my own

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

It would seem unlikely under the facts you state. However, you should consult with a local divorce lawyer. The cost of the consultation will...

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What happens if I stop paying the mtg though the divorce decree says I have to pay till house is sold?

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

You should discuss your situation in detail with a local attorney. A better alternative for you might be to return to court to seek modification of...

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Spouse refuses to leave home during separation period. What rights do i have to enforce him to vacate the property in Maryland

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

You should consult with a local attorney and discuss whether the situation is sufficiently bad that you need an order of protection, or what other...

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Is a lawyer needed to end the marriage, when there is no property or items to be shared?

Kristen's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

If you're comfortable going through the court process you may be able to complete the case yourself. However, child support and visitation are not...

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My fiance and I are both US citizens and want to get married in Brazil.

Divorce in a different state from marriage.

Can a former employee just call another place of business and tell lies about you and not to hire you before you have applied

We are common-law married in the state of Alabama. Do we have to get a traditional divorce?

Trying to get divorced and marry my fiance.

Divorce my ex and marry my fiance

I been married for two months and recently separated. Does my new husband have any rights to my house that i purchased on my own

What happens if I stop paying the mtg though the divorce decree says I have to pay till house is sold?

Spouse refuses to leave home during separation period. What rights do i have to enforce him to vacate the property in Maryland

Is a lawyer needed to end the marriage, when there is no property or items to be shared?