My spouse asked for half of an annuity(I have an IRA). The decree has been finalized. Can she change this?

Did you have a lawyer for the divorce. If so, talk to the lawyer. If not, you may want to talk to one now. In a divorce, all assets are supposed...

Can you disassemble a vehicle on your own property in a reasonable time, in the back yard, for the purposes of recycling. Jxn,mi

Society balances the right to use one's property as one sees fit with the requirements that society has to see to it that everyone enjoys their...

Wills

In order to act as personal representative, you should file a petition with the probate court to open a probate estate for your mother. You may...

How to comply with court order when the judgment is monetary and you do not have the money....period.

As both Mr. Gornbein and Ms. Schmidt point out, you may be able to negotiate an installment payment plan. This negotiation will probably go best...

Re Michigan divorce law

Actually, Michigan Compiled Laws section 552.9 provides that the court has jurisdiction as long as either party has lived in the state for 180 days...

Can you change who has Power of Atty in a will?

First, let's deal with the terms. A durable power of attorney allows someone to handle the financial matters of another while the other person is...

However, a suit for separate maintenance results in a judgment that is essentially identical to a divorce judgment. People who get a separate...

My mother died in an auto accident. We have an insurance check in her name.

In addition to checking with a probate lawyer, you may want to check with a lawyer who handles personal injury matters. Since insurance companies...

How can i get my divorce expedited?

In addition to what Mr. Gornbein said, you may find that a court will be willing to waive part of the 6 month period, even if your husband objects,...

I just filed 4 divorce 2today & I forgot 2 tell the clerk I already had a judge 4 child support can I change it?

I assume you are receiving child support for a child born in a prior relationship. Now you are divorcing someone else. In that case, there is no...