How many years does a woman have to be married before she is entitled to my Social Security Disability in the form of alimony .

To amplify a bit on Mr. Brennan's answer a divorce is"equitable". The judge looks at the entire situation and tries to figure out what seems to be...

Should friend have elder mother sign off on mutually owned house so it won't go through probate should she die in nursing home?

This situation does not lend itself to a "one size fits all" answer. It is far cheaper to hire a lawyer for a consultation on this problem, than it...

My fathers family are claiming sole beneficiary of my fathers estate an there not

I agree with the other two lawyers that you really need to consult with a probate lawyer to sort out what your rights are and what can be done.

Are mortgage payments for a jointly owned property considered alimony?

Did you have a lawyer represent you during your divorce? Do you normally use a tax preparer to prepare your income tax returns? Have you spoken...

Should surviving spouse get inventory list to make decision of election if the will was written before meeting late husband

Your question states that you have a lawyer. When you have a lawyer, you need to take that lawyer's advice or you need to consider finding a new...

Is there anything i can do about a life insurance company sending a dead man life insurance .

This is an interesting question. You can't take out life insurance and a dead person's name. However, I would suggest that you look closely at...

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How di i stop being forced out of my INHERITED family home during our divorce

I agree with Mr. Coleman and Mr. Gornbein. You may qualify for assistance from legal aid or the local Bar Association may have some sort of pro...

If I am the one filing for divorce, do I need to appear before a judge?

Most people, even if they have friends who have gotten divorced, failed to appreciate how complicated the legal system is and how many things can...

I purchased forms through the state of Michigan from divorce writer. Are these forms legal in court?

The problem with lawyers and forms is that the lawyer can see lots of potential pitfalls. If the client (you) blames the lawyer, even though the...

Can I sue my attorney for legal malpractice in divorce case and what are the odds of winning?

Anyone can sue anyone else at any time. However, winning is a different story. Winning a legal malpractice case requires demonstrating that the...