Questions answered by Henry S. Gornbein

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How will a divorce afffect my SSD in regards to getinng half of my husbands 401k. We are both 58. I am mortified that I could

Henry's answer | Answered on September 08, 2012

The 401K is a retirement asset and I do not think that your receiving the 1/2 of your husband's 401K will impact upon your right to social security...

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How do I enforce a $10,000 award that I was given in divorce settlement?

Henry's answer | Answered on September 08, 2012

Hi, You can contact your lawyer to finish the job because you have not gotten the money that you are entitled to. You can also file a motion with...

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My dad passed 3 weeks ago & was 2 weeks from divorce to final. They had agreed and split everything. where that leave kids MI

Henry's answer | Answered on September 06, 2012

Hi, From what you are saying it sounds like your parents were in the middle of a divorce when your dad passed away. If the property was joint it...

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I am looking to get a divorce, we agree on all terms, is there a way to do it without utizlizing a lawyer?

Henry's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Hi, If you agree to everything you can file for the divorce and work out everything without the need for a lawyer. Good luck to you. Henry...

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Can a property settlement as part of a divorce decree be modified by subsequent agreement reached between the parties?

Henry's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Hi, I believe that if your former wife trys to take you back to court the subsequent written agreement that you and your former wife entered in to...

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How long do I have to get everything out of the house after court a

Henry's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

This is a landlord tenant question and does not seem to be divorce related. You should move your things out of the house as soon as possible and...

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Divorce decree states I have to pay $ 21, 000 when youngest child graduates or no later than June 30, 2013.

Henry's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

Hi, It depends upon the language in your divorce judgment but it sounds to me from your question that the money came due upon the child graduating...

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Is't possible to reduce the amount i pay for spoussal support.since i do not have the same income that had bafor.and it's gettin

Henry's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

Hi, The key is the language in your divorce judgment. If the spousal support is modifiable then based upon a reduction in income you can seek a...

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What to do if I think my Lawyer is not working on my case?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

If your lawyer is not returning your calls and is not doing the appropriate paperwork then it is probably time for you to talk to another lawyer. ...

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How can I make my ex-husband pay what was ordered in my divorce settlement?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

The fact that you filed bankruptcy and are now free of debts even though your credit has been hurt may give you no remedy against your former...

Henry S. Gornbein's Answers (2461)

How will a divorce afffect my SSD in regards to getinng half of my husbands 401k. We are both 58. I am mortified that I could

How do I enforce a $10,000 award that I was given in divorce settlement?

My dad passed 3 weeks ago & was 2 weeks from divorce to final. They had agreed and split everything. where that leave kids MI

I am looking to get a divorce, we agree on all terms, is there a way to do it without utizlizing a lawyer?

Can a property settlement as part of a divorce decree be modified by subsequent agreement reached between the parties?

How long do I have to get everything out of the house after court a

Divorce decree states I have to pay $ 21, 000 when youngest child graduates or no later than June 30, 2013.

Is't possible to reduce the amount i pay for spoussal support.since i do not have the same income that had bafor.and it's gettin

What to do if I think my Lawyer is not working on my case?

How can I make my ex-husband pay what was ordered in my divorce settlement?