Questions answered by Henry S. Gornbein

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My husband & i have been separated for a year now, he moved to another state & wont file the divorce papers. what now?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

If you still reside in Flint, Michigan then you have jurisdiction in Michigan. If your husband has been in the other state long enough there would...

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Ex-spouse refuses to give me vehicle awarded to me in divorce. What can I do?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

Hi You can file a motion wih the court to compel her to return the motorcycle to you or in the alternative to pay money damages. You should talk...

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What is the point of mediation if we all agreed to settle and 4 weeks later a different story?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

This sounds like a question regarding an insurance claim and not a divorce related question. Talk to your attorney who is representing you...

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Can I evict my husband after filing a divorce? I've paid all bills in marriage and he refuse pay bills.

Henry's answer | Answered on June 28, 2011

Hi, You need to talk to an attorney at once. It is not a yes or no question as to whether or not you can successfully evict your husband when you...

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Isn’t it malpractice from a lawyer to not check the status of a property before to be written in a legal document?(divorce)

Henry's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

I urge you to talk to a lawyer. The first issue is whether or not there was any equity in your home at the time of the divorce. If your home had...

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I have offered to help pay the bills in our household because we are separated (I filed for divorce a month ago).

Henry's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

Hi, I urge you to talk to a lawyer before doing anything else. Every step you take can provoke a reaction from your spouse and that is why it is...

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Should I close our joint banking accounts, putting half in my own account if I filed for divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

Hi, You are asking questions without giving much information. Normally in a divorce there will be a mutual restraining order entered at the...

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Should we put our left over money in an escrow?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 21, 2011

Hi, You need to give more information in order to have a valid answer. In some situations it would make sense to divide the money now. In ...

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I have been married only 4 months but it is not working due to mental abuse i purchesed a home for cash with my money no help fr

Henry's answer | Answered on June 19, 2011

Hi you are raising a good issue. In a short term marriage where you purchased a home with money that was yours from before the marriage you should...

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In Michigan, after a divorce has been filed, when does the income that is brought in become separate?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 19, 2011

Hi, Your summer pay check is used to pay bills. It would normally be looked at as income and not necessarily as property. You normally live off...

Henry S. Gornbein's Answers (2461)

My husband & i have been separated for a year now, he moved to another state & wont file the divorce papers. what now?

Ex-spouse refuses to give me vehicle awarded to me in divorce. What can I do?

What is the point of mediation if we all agreed to settle and 4 weeks later a different story?

Can I evict my husband after filing a divorce? I've paid all bills in marriage and he refuse pay bills.

Isn’t it malpractice from a lawyer to not check the status of a property before to be written in a legal document?(divorce)

I have offered to help pay the bills in our household because we are separated (I filed for divorce a month ago).

Should I close our joint banking accounts, putting half in my own account if I filed for divorce?

Should we put our left over money in an escrow?

I have been married only 4 months but it is not working due to mental abuse i purchesed a home for cash with my money no help fr

In Michigan, after a divorce has been filed, when does the income that is brought in become separate?