Questions answered by Robert Allen Marble

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Can you change the spelling of your name without actually legally changing your name?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

I think the answer is "in what context." Folks use nicknames all the time in various writings. For example Rob for Robert and Peggy for Margret...

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Need to know the answer for the family law case. When the divorce decree is valid?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

If your question is, "When is Decree of Dissolution (divorce) final?" then the answer is when the clerk of the court stamps the signed Decree.

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Is everything still divided equally in a uncontested divorce in WA (community property)?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

If the division of assets and debts is by agreement, you can mutually agree to a division other than 50/50. Three points to consider: 1) Many...

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Can I ammend my final decree to include a payment date or DQRO. His attorney put he got 100 % of his 40 but gave me 50 percent.

Robert's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

If what you are asking is whether you can force payment of your share of your former husband's 401k that was divided by a QDRO, then several...

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How can I protect my credit when dividing unsecured debt in a divorce?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

Keep in mind the division of assets and debts does not need to be equal- just fair and equitable. So, for whatever percentage of the net assets...

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Where do I have to take my ex-husband to court for child support since we were divorced in a different state.

Robert's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

I agree with the other attorney's comments. However, if child support (and not custody) is the real issue, and you cannot afford an attorney, you...

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Are lawyers required to be in mediation, or is it just the parties involved unless otherwise agreed?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

Some folks are way better negotiators than others. The former spouse's objection has two likely root causes: Either she really thinks that the two...

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Can joint therapy for better coparenting with my ex remain confidential from the court in WA State?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

I agree with the comments from the other attorneys. I am licensed in WA and FL (Don't ask). Florida allows for the court appointment of a...

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Open marriage agreement, divorce, and child custody

Robert's answer | Answered on September 11, 2014

Washington State allows the parties to a marriage to enter into a "Separation Contract." These contracts have very specific statutory requirements...

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How can I file a contempt of court in Washington state if the contempt is breaking of a law rather than a parenting plan?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

Under certain circumstances RCW 9A.40.060(2) makes custodial interference by a parent a crime. You typically would report a crime to the police,...

Robert Allen Marble's Answers (31)

Can you change the spelling of your name without actually legally changing your name?

Need to know the answer for the family law case. When the divorce decree is valid?

Is everything still divided equally in a uncontested divorce in WA (community property)?

Can I ammend my final decree to include a payment date or DQRO. His attorney put he got 100 % of his 40 but gave me 50 percent.

How can I protect my credit when dividing unsecured debt in a divorce?

Where do I have to take my ex-husband to court for child support since we were divorced in a different state.

Are lawyers required to be in mediation, or is it just the parties involved unless otherwise agreed?

Can joint therapy for better coparenting with my ex remain confidential from the court in WA State?

Open marriage agreement, divorce, and child custody

How can I file a contempt of court in Washington state if the contempt is breaking of a law rather than a parenting plan?