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Can a divorced person be a surviving spouse after she is divorced from her husband?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

since she is not a spouse, she cannot be a surviving spouse. but if she is the beneficiary of an insurance policy, by name, or an ira, retirement...

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Can my son go out of the country with out my consent?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

it is a school trip. properly chaperoned. lots of his friends. some of the teachers. the parents of the friends. why do you not want him to go? are...

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Joint Custody Law?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

rather than joint custody, consider filing for sole custody for dad. settle for joint custody, which means shared decisions, and more parenting...

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How do I notify the courts that I will representing myself with the remaining post-divorce issues?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

most attorneys who do divorces have handled cases like yours. one side bullies the other. one side has money and the other not. ask your lawyer to...

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I cannot pay my current support for this month. My ex-wife has filed a petition to rule to show cause. What happens?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

my advice to people in your situation is to pay her something, rather than nothing. if you and your lawyer have determined to what the support...

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I was slapped with a $20,814 judgement. Can I file an appeal?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

it appears you are on the hook because you got the house and were to refi and give him 20k. but we have not seen your divorce papers. you should...

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What is the penalty for signing a tax return or any other document with your spouse's name in IL?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

it depends upon what he signed. were any of them notarized? if so, then the notary may have a problem. best if you take all your papers to a...

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Proven father, father doesn't want to see, does he still have to pay childsupport? Also, does he have rights?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

there is no way he can fight to give up his rights. period. you are entitled to support from him. see the answer judy goldstein gave. i...

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Can my wife take my son out of school and away from after filing divorce i live in IL she lives in KY

Gary's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

you should immediately file for divorce in illinois. file for an order of protection protecting you son. keep him with you. get a lawyer...

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I have the court order for the support but never received any this was orderd in 1976 I am just want to know if I have chance

Gary's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

if this is an illinois divorce, he owes you the support and interest at 9%. we do not know where you were divorced or what that law is. the...

Gary L. Schlesinger's Answers (10834)

Can a divorced person be a surviving spouse after she is divorced from her husband?

Can my son go out of the country with out my consent?

Joint Custody Law?

How do I notify the courts that I will representing myself with the remaining post-divorce issues?

I cannot pay my current support for this month. My ex-wife has filed a petition to rule to show cause. What happens?

I was slapped with a $20,814 judgement. Can I file an appeal?

What is the penalty for signing a tax return or any other document with your spouse's name in IL?

Proven father, father doesn't want to see, does he still have to pay childsupport? Also, does he have rights?

Can my wife take my son out of school and away from after filing divorce i live in IL she lives in KY

I have the court order for the support but never received any this was orderd in 1976 I am just want to know if I have chance