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Is there a simple document that would convey each others interest to each others spouse? Would this doc need to be recorded?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

I agree with Mr. Shields. Simplicity is not appropriate in the case of a family probate matter. I believe that you should retain a local probate...

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Is my situation simple and what's the cost frame i am looking at?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Your former spouse sounds like he is used to being a bully and pushing people around. That might work well in the military but not in divorce...

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How do I answer the new Divorce Case? It still lacks Jurisdiction and the Final Judgment is on Appeal?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

The question is difficult unless one reviews the documents including the appeal and the new Petition. With facts as specific as yours, you would...

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Sexual Abuse; position in trust. Legal age consent. Washington State.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Washington makes the answer to your question difficult but I'll try. The age of consent in WA for sex is 16 years old. At this age, a person...

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What rights do I have to get them back home, especially since she's lied to me & now refuses to update me on them. Thank you.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

As far as I know, there is nothing that you can do in this scenario. I believe that you rightfully miss them but it seems clear that they will be...

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What should I do if the final order signed by the Judge is the opposite of what she ruled at the end of the hearing.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

I do not practice in NC but something akin to a Motion to Set Aside the Order must be submitted and heard by the Court. The judge will not be...

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Can a 17 year old marry a 29 year old in Virginia?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

With parental consent, yes. But honestly, he'll be 52 by the time you are 30. All the best.

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Would it be a bad choice to represent myself and not retain an attorney in my situation?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

To quote Abraham Lincoln, "he who represents himself (or in your case herself) has a fool for a client". Can I be any clearer in seriously trying...

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Will my payments be decrease.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Perhaps just a few more facts might help. We are lawyers and not mind readers. If you are the one paying support and now have another child with...

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Will the judge order my ex-husband to reimburse me for tuition payments, and make all future payment directly to the university?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Well, if the motion is well pled and the facts show that your former spouse breached the divorce agreement, then yes, the judge will order your ex...

Michael Alan Bernstein's Answers (6473)

Is there a simple document that would convey each others interest to each others spouse? Would this doc need to be recorded?

Is my situation simple and what's the cost frame i am looking at?

How do I answer the new Divorce Case? It still lacks Jurisdiction and the Final Judgment is on Appeal?

Sexual Abuse; position in trust. Legal age consent. Washington State.

What rights do I have to get them back home, especially since she's lied to me & now refuses to update me on them. Thank you.

What should I do if the final order signed by the Judge is the opposite of what she ruled at the end of the hearing.

Can a 17 year old marry a 29 year old in Virginia?

Would it be a bad choice to represent myself and not retain an attorney in my situation?

Will my payments be decrease.

Will the judge order my ex-husband to reimburse me for tuition payments, and make all future payment directly to the university?