Questions answered by Henry S. Gornbein

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Who gets to claim a dependent for tax purposes when parenting time has changed since a divorce agreement?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

Hi, The key is the judgment of divorce. If your divorce judgment says that you claim your son every other year than that would govern. If the...

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Is husband's income considered marital property in the state of Michigan, and do I have a right to it as his wife?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

Hi, Income is not property it is income. It is not his, it is marital and is to be used towards your support as well as his. You do have a right...

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If I divorce after 26 yrs, stay at homehome-maker.Husband on soc sec and VA disability can I recv alimony and stay in home?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

I urge you to talk to an attorney to find out what your legal rights are. You will have to discuss what income there is, whether there are any...

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I need to get a lawyer that can help with a family law problem either pro bono or on contingency.

Henry's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

Your brother needs to find a new lawyer but lawyers do not work for free. I suggest that your brother contact the Macomb County Bar Association...

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Will there be any way in which my husband (pending divorce) will be able to acquire property gifted to me after we seperated

Henry's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Hi, First of all talk to an experienced divorce attorney at once to advise and protect you. Generally property that is gifted by your mother...

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Is this ethical practice by an personal injury (not family law) attorney in Michigan? Should I file a grievance?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Hi, Is this lawyer a personal injury lawyer? Did you tell the lawyer that you wanted to file for divorce? Were you explained about the paper...

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Is lying in a sworn interrrogatory perjury?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Hi, Lying in a sworn interrogatory is perjury. You should talk to an attorney in your area at once to see if there is anything that can be done...

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Ex-spouse claimed banruptcy and gave my home to the bank that i paid monthly with alominy

Henry's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Hi. I urge you to talk to an attorney to have the attorney carefully review the terms of your divorce judgment to see exactly what rights that you...

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Just before mom died, she put her kids names on each property with the understanding that this would avoid us paying death tax

Henry's answer | Answered on January 06, 2013

Hi, Was there a will? If not then there is a problem because the deeds will govern. You should talk to an attorney who specializes in probate...

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What is my spouse entitled to if they want a divorce now, and i have a personal injury case about to settle.

Henry's answer | Answered on January 05, 2013

Hi, You need to consult with a lawyer at once. Normally an injury settlement will be yours. It depends upon several factors such as whether or...

Henry S. Gornbein's Answers (2461)

Who gets to claim a dependent for tax purposes when parenting time has changed since a divorce agreement?

Is husband's income considered marital property in the state of Michigan, and do I have a right to it as his wife?

If I divorce after 26 yrs, stay at homehome-maker.Husband on soc sec and VA disability can I recv alimony and stay in home?

I need to get a lawyer that can help with a family law problem either pro bono or on contingency.

Will there be any way in which my husband (pending divorce) will be able to acquire property gifted to me after we seperated

Is this ethical practice by an personal injury (not family law) attorney in Michigan? Should I file a grievance?

Is lying in a sworn interrrogatory perjury?

Ex-spouse claimed banruptcy and gave my home to the bank that i paid monthly with alominy

Just before mom died, she put her kids names on each property with the understanding that this would avoid us paying death tax

What is my spouse entitled to if they want a divorce now, and i have a personal injury case about to settle.