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I’m married 29 years we purchased a house 12 years ago. My name is not on the title. Do I still get half if we divorce?
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Answered on August 18, 2018
If you house was purchased during the marriage it is marital property subject to equitable distribution regardless of whether title is in your...
How does severance pay affect child my support and maintenance obligation ?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
Yes, you are still responsible to pay maintenance and child support until such time as the court order directing you to do so is modified. I would...
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What are my options in gaining custody of my granddaughter if my daughter passed away?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
As my colleague has stated, you would have a very difficult time obtaining custody of your granddaughter, particularly if you live in North...
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Can I move with my son out of state?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
The first question I have for you is whether your son's father knows of your impending move to New Jersey as well as where in New Jersey you are...
Does divorce before or after birth make a difference??
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If your husband or his lawyer are questioning whether he is the father, it doesn't seem like your divorce will be particularly amicable, so I would...
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What happens if I don't appear on a summons for family court (child support)(not against me) ?
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If you are the petitioner and you don't show up on the court date, your petition for child support arrears will be dismissed.
Can the State of New York enforce a Maryland child support order Currently open For downward deviation in Maryland ?
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Answered on August 14, 2018
I am not sure why Maryland would have jurisdiction since from your question it appears that neither your son, his mother or you live there anymore....
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Can I report to child services that my x husband is ignoring my texts to pay half for my sons medical copays??
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Answered on August 14, 2018
Assuming there is a court order directing him to pay his share of medical copays, you can do is go to family court and file an enforcement petition.
What do I do? My husband went ahead and retained and consulted a lawyer.
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Answered on August 14, 2018
The letter you received is a nicer way to start a divorce action. Typically, these types of letters have a date by which you are asked to respond...
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Who owns what in case of divorce?
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Answered on August 11, 2018
As my colleague says, you need a prenuptial agreement to protect your premarital assets fully in the event of a divorce.