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I paid 2 lawyers over 3 grand each to represent me in divorce and both backed out after getting the money ,no explaination

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You can seek the assistance of the Bar or you can retain a civil attorney to file suit for the return of your funds. However, I would agree with my...

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My hearing on the final divorce has transpired, and a lawyer has to write up the decree. Now What?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You most likely cannot move to evict him absent the final decree. You may want to request that the family court enter a time that the spouse needs...

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Do individual accrued deductibles and out of pocket expenses transfer to cobra policies? The event is due to divorce.

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Great question. Not sure an appeal is the answer. Insurance companies must deal with this all the time and it should be covered by federal law...

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Is there any way to legally "hold" spousal support--say in a trust--if he isn't complying with the order?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You may consider filing a motion in the family court to hold the support in abeyance until such time as he actually has a need due to vacating the...

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I live in S.C. I have been separated(not legally). for 4 1/2 yrs. Can I legally drop her from my health insurance?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You should speak to an attorney before taking any steps to cancel the health insurance. You can find many great attorneys via Avvo in your area. ...

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How can I leagally get my ex husband to move out of my house?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

You can seek to evict or eject him. Or, if the house was awarded to you in the divorce, then you can request that the family court issue an order...

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Is a divorce considered contested if both parties have separate lawyers?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

It is not necessarily "contested" just because both parties have counsel. You can both have counsel and completely agree on a resolution. Also,...

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I won a case that took 6 years and he get to come home in 20 days. To me or the mother

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

It is not clear what your question is. Did you fight to have your son come reside with you? If so, and if you prevailed in the case, then the...

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I have been denied a mortgage because of my divorce decree.

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Your question is not clear, you first state that the decree says that you would be responsible for taxes then you say "she is paying the mortgage,...

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Can father get emergency custody of children who stay with mother in shelter under 24 hour state monitoring?

Tami's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

It is possible. You can consult an attorney to assist you with this and to provide any additional information in regard to your specific...

Tami Lane Augen's Answers (3163)

I paid 2 lawyers over 3 grand each to represent me in divorce and both backed out after getting the money ,no explaination

My hearing on the final divorce has transpired, and a lawyer has to write up the decree. Now What?

Do individual accrued deductibles and out of pocket expenses transfer to cobra policies? The event is due to divorce.

Is there any way to legally "hold" spousal support--say in a trust--if he isn't complying with the order?

I live in S.C. I have been separated(not legally). for 4 1/2 yrs. Can I legally drop her from my health insurance?

How can I leagally get my ex husband to move out of my house?

Is a divorce considered contested if both parties have separate lawyers?

I won a case that took 6 years and he get to come home in 20 days. To me or the mother

I have been denied a mortgage because of my divorce decree.

Can father get emergency custody of children who stay with mother in shelter under 24 hour state monitoring?