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I was married to two men at the same time but I have since divorced husband number one am I now legal or can I still be charged

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 17, 2013

The fact that you divorced your first husband does not prevent you from being charged with bigamy, however, there are time limitations for criminal...

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Which income is used for child support purposes: current income for this month or quarter or income for previous year?

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 17, 2013

I agree with my colleague that, if you are self-employed, the court is more likely to average your income over a longer period of time. This points...

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Real Estate or Divorce attorney?Marriage may or may not break up.

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law attorney regarding possible divorce planning. In that way, you will receive legal advice...

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I have been divorced for about two and half years , my ex wife still did not pay me My half , can I still do something about it?

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

The only way to receive a response that is specific to your circumstances is to have an experienced family law attorney review your Final Judgment...

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Can the survive spouse live "rent free on a homestead"?

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

You may well be able to continue to live in the home because it is homestead property, however, it is a misunderstanding to think that you can live...

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Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreement

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

If your question is whether the MSA can be modified because you now realize that you agreed to a bad bargain, the simple answer is no. However, it...

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I went to the department of revenue over two years ago to modify my child support and nothing has been done, What can I do?

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

There is a phrase that says that the squeaky wheel gets greased, which means that if you respectfully but regularly complain regarding the status...

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Response to divorce summons.

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

There is no filing fee charged by the Clerk of Court for filing an Answer to the Petition for Dissolution. There is a filing fee charged for filing...

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Do I (only child) need a probate lawyer if my widowed dad died with no will and only owned a safety deposit box in florida?

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

Your question does not specify the state in which your father was domiciled at the time of his death. If he was living in another state, you may...

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I have been married 25yrs getting ready for divorce, am I entitled to spouse inheritance when parent dies as large amt ,

Eileen's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

The inheritance, at this point in time, is only an expectancy, meaning that it is not property and would not be considered in the divorce. Even if...

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I was married to two men at the same time but I have since divorced husband number one am I now legal or can I still be charged

Which income is used for child support purposes: current income for this month or quarter or income for previous year?

Real Estate or Divorce attorney?Marriage may or may not break up.

I have been divorced for about two and half years , my ex wife still did not pay me My half , can I still do something about it?

Can the survive spouse live "rent free on a homestead"?

Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreement

I went to the department of revenue over two years ago to modify my child support and nothing has been done, What can I do?

Response to divorce summons.

Do I (only child) need a probate lawyer if my widowed dad died with no will and only owned a safety deposit box in florida?

I have been married 25yrs getting ready for divorce, am I entitled to spouse inheritance when parent dies as large amt ,