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How do I get my ex's rights terminated while going through an abandonment divorce case.

Walter's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

I assume this "someone" also wants to marry you. First get divorced, if you then do a step-parent adoption, that will take care of terminating the...

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What should we do?

Walter's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Is the divorce action still pending? Is there no temporary order? That would establish his visitation rights, unless there is a good reason not to....

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If charges are dropped will he be released early?

Walter's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

If the probation has already been revoked, the charges being dropped will not affect whether or not he gets out. His lawyer will know why.

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Can a judge make spose wife pay for a car that Is in your name if she have been paying for it in the past two years

Walter's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Paying the marital debts is all part of equitable division and the wife can be ordered to pay regardless of whose name the debt is in. That is if...

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Wife makes more has a savings account and 401k,she unemployed 16 months ,him total support not living in home

Walter's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

The question, as you have asked it, is impossible to answer. You have not included what the wife earns. Helping out while she was unemployed is...

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How do I change my child's name in Georgia

Walter's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

Even if the divorce decree is not clear, you can file a legal name change action pursuant to O.C.G.A. 19-12-1. Both your ex-husband and husband may...

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If i file for divorce will my child support order change if joint custody is arranged?

Walter's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Your question is somewhat confusing, but my guess is that you already have an order with child support recovery, and you are asking if a divorce...

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I am a defendant in my divorce we appeared before a judge and divorce was granted now she won't sign even after that whatCanIdo?

Walter's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I am confused by the wording of your question. If you came to an agreement in mediation, you should have a Memo of Understanding. You can prepare...

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Father who has been absent for the past 2+ years wants to take me to court.We have been divorced since child was 1. He is now 6

Walter's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

His history, your history and your fiance's history are all relevant in determining visitation questions. You may need to file a modification...

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What are my legal rights for divorce if I commited adultry & no kids are involved

Walter's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

If your husband can prove your adultery, it can be a defense to your claim for alimony. However, if your husband knows about this and resumes a...

Walter S. Haugen's Answers (23)

How do I get my ex's rights terminated while going through an abandonment divorce case.

What should we do?

If charges are dropped will he be released early?

Can a judge make spose wife pay for a car that Is in your name if she have been paying for it in the past two years

Wife makes more has a savings account and 401k,she unemployed 16 months ,him total support not living in home

How do I change my child's name in Georgia

If i file for divorce will my child support order change if joint custody is arranged?

I am a defendant in my divorce we appeared before a judge and divorce was granted now she won't sign even after that whatCanIdo?

Father who has been absent for the past 2+ years wants to take me to court.We have been divorced since child was 1. He is now 6

What are my legal rights for divorce if I commited adultry & no kids are involved