On May 9th 2012 the judge signed an order of dismissal in my divorce. Why hasnt the case been closed?

You may want to check with the judge's clerk and then the circuit court clerk,

We plan to give our son an "advance" of his would-be inheritance to remodel his house. How to go about it, please?

As you can tell from the other responses, what you intend to do is fraught with peril. Please discuss this with an experienced estate planing...

WHAT WOULD THE RESULT BE IF THE J.O.D. PROVIDED INCORRECT ORDER (QDRO) INSTEAD OF CORRECT ORDER (EDRO) FOR PENSION PLAN.

I believe that you asked a related question a few days ago. You were advised then to seek the counsel either of your divorce attorney or another...

I am married without any children. If I file for divorce, is it possible to waive the 60 day waiting period?

The 60 day period begins on the date the complaint is filed. The written judgment of divorce cannot be entered prior to the end of the period. ...

As Mr. Frederick indicates, "undue influence" is a legal theory which may allow a court to set aside something that would otherwise be...

CAN A CASE BE DIMISSED IF JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE HAS WRONG ORDER (QDRO) TO ATTACH TO PENSION INSTEAD OF CORRECT ORDER BEING (EDRO)

I think you are telling us: Your judgment of divorce was entered in 2000. It provided that your ex-spouse was to get a portion of your pension. ...

My wifes brother is the executive of their fathers estate. the father passed away. the brother wont give a copy of the will to

The key here is whether a probate estate has been opened. Proper venue would be the county where your father died. If an estate has been opened,...

My father just passed away, why would his home go thru probate?

I agree with attorneys Frederick and Nichol. Wills only tell courts what our wishes are. Passing title on death is not as simple as it looks and...

I am a week away from having my divorce finalized and my husband petitioned the judge for us to go to counseling do I have to go

I agree with Mr. Gornbein. You are only compelled to do what a court orders you to do. There is no order yet, so no need to go. Further, divorce...

Probate

When someone dies, title in that person's assets must pass.There are a number of ways to pass property. This includes having joint accounts. When...