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Cost of drafting a divorce package

Paul's answer | Answered on June 17, 2014

4 hours isn't an unreasonable amount of time. Ask your attorney why he didn't have his assistant spend those 4 hours drafting (at presumably a much...

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Estate Matter: What to do about a law firm that disregarded power of attorney's instructions, causing costly years long lawsuit?

Paul's answer | Answered on June 17, 2014

I don't think you have a claim. Whether or not the first lawyer turned the will over, your stepmother had a right of election, once exercised, it...

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The process server went to the defendant's address and learned that he moved two months ago, no forwarding address.

Paul's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

What is your question? Without a specific question (can I serve him at that address? Can I serve him at work? can I serve in some other fashion?)...

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In NY State if a husbands walks out of the house & all bills are in his name, does he still have to leave them on & in his name.

Paul's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

You need to consult with a Family Law/ Matrimonial attorney ASAP. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab here on Avvo. You have rights that you can...

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Right to family camp with no will

Paul's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

If there is no will, and no one is doing anything with regard to the estate, you could consider filing a petition with the Surrogate's Court in the...

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When motions are filed during a divorce case about how long does it take to get addressed by Judge? Are they given any priority?

Paul's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Depends on the Judge. If you have an attorney, they should be able to give you a better idea. While decisions are supposed to be issued within 60...

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Can i divorce my husband, who has been deported for ten yrs.

Paul's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Yes, you can divorce your husband. Contact a local matrimonial attorney, as this will be much easier to accomplish under your circumstances with...

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My grandmother died a few years ago. She owned a house, which was to be divided between her children.

Paul's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

You'll need to consult with an attorney in Puerto Rico. You can search for one using the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo, or try re-posting your...

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Branded products in my photograph, infringing anything?

Paul's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

Based on the scenario as you present it, no.

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I signed my girlfriend's apartment lease. We are not together anymore. Does she have any commonlaw rights to sue for support?

Paul's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

If you are not married and have no children, then there is no obligation on your part to support her. Your contractual obligations with regard to...

Paul Karl Siepmann's Answers (1828)

Cost of drafting a divorce package

Estate Matter: What to do about a law firm that disregarded power of attorney's instructions, causing costly years long lawsuit?

The process server went to the defendant's address and learned that he moved two months ago, no forwarding address.

In NY State if a husbands walks out of the house & all bills are in his name, does he still have to leave them on & in his name.

Right to family camp with no will

When motions are filed during a divorce case about how long does it take to get addressed by Judge? Are they given any priority?

Can i divorce my husband, who has been deported for ten yrs.

My grandmother died a few years ago. She owned a house, which was to be divided between her children.

Branded products in my photograph, infringing anything?

I signed my girlfriend's apartment lease. We are not together anymore. Does she have any commonlaw rights to sue for support?