Questions answered by Glen Edward Ashman

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Alimony and what can I expect to come my way after a 2 and1/2 year marriage?

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Alimony is a two way street (he could request it too). Realistically, it would almost never be awarded to a 27 year old in a 2 year marriage who...

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If my ex has over $15,000 in child support arrears and he files both 2013/2014 taxes this year together,will I get both returns?

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

They likely will offset both. Be sure your state caseworker is aware of the situation.

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How can I get a court order DNA test.

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You probably cannot get one. The woman, or your husband, in an appropriate court case, probably can. Your husband likely needs a lawyer to...

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Would it be a wise decision to grant grandparents some reasonable, limited visitation on my terms?

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You already know the likely answer. If they visit now and you stop it, you may land in court. As to what you should or should not do, you really...

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My ex husband filed contempt of court on me for half the closing cost on him refinancing the house when I took the loan papers

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

As you found it is foolish and expensive to not get a lawyer. It is usually too late to ask AFTER court. You have learned an expensive lesson...

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Do I need a real estate attorney

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Your divorce attorney can likely file a petition in court to have you declared the owner. The court order would do the same thing as a deed. As...

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Can a child carry a last name different from the mother without a father listed on the birth certificate?

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Removing someone from a birth certificate is complex, requires a court case (and a lawyer), and probably DNA testing. A court is less likely to do...

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If my case has been open for over a year and we are not fighting over any property. Do I have the right to seek other counsel.

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Attorneys should respond to emails and calls, and you can change attorneys. However, that can be costly as you will be paying a new lawyer to get...

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Changing the mind of a Judge.

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

The time to get a lawyer is before court, not after. You should have had one before. Usually when heirs fight over items, sale of the items...

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I need information on family law

Glen's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Please note that AVVO prohibits lawyers here from soliciting you using the site, so no one here can call you. However you can call any lawyer here...

Glen Edward Ashman's Answers (22478)

Alimony and what can I expect to come my way after a 2 and1/2 year marriage?

If my ex has over $15,000 in child support arrears and he files both 2013/2014 taxes this year together,will I get both returns?

How can I get a court order DNA test.

Would it be a wise decision to grant grandparents some reasonable, limited visitation on my terms?

My ex husband filed contempt of court on me for half the closing cost on him refinancing the house when I took the loan papers

Do I need a real estate attorney

Can a child carry a last name different from the mother without a father listed on the birth certificate?

If my case has been open for over a year and we are not fighting over any property. Do I have the right to seek other counsel.

Changing the mind of a Judge.

I need information on family law