Questions answered by Peggy M. Raddatz

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My wife put a house in her name and we are married now over a year later she wants a divorce. Do I have rights to that house.

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Do not worry. It is still marital property and divisible.

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How much does the age of the individuals weigh in equitable distribution of 401K accounts?

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

The court looks at many factors when dividing assets. Most often 401Ks are divided 50/50. Remember it is only the MARITAL PORTION that is...

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Can I work on a conditional green card even after a divorce or annulment?

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Follow your lawyer's advice. He knows your case and we have a few sketchy details and NOT all the facts. This is also an immigration question.

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I was married for 20yrs, now seperated for 5, not legally, he is getting a settlement for getting hurt on the job, am i entitled

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

In Illinois the settlement would be subject to a marital division. I would check with a local divorce lawyer. It sounds like it is a workman's...

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Want to get on my girlfriend's insurance with my kid without my ex.

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Perhaps after the divorce you can. I do not believe you can be on her insurance while you are divorcing. Consult your local divorce lawyer...

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If a mother is thinking of getting seperated or divorcing with a 4 year old son

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Yes but you must file for divorce and /or separation to invoke it. As married parents with no divorce pending either party can possess the child...

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My divorce settlement in April of 2004 did not include all of the assets from the marriage. Can I go back to court now, in 2012.

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Go to a local divorce attorney and sit down with your divorce papers. She can see if there is in any way any possibility of developing a theory on...

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Cut off to receive child support arrears

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

I would not intentionally wait. Consult a local attorney. It is like using him as a bank account. How do you know you will even find him later? ...

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Paying back child support through the court ,could I go on vacation outside the USA.

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

As to the child support order it is not an issue. As to the green card verify that with an immigration lawyer.

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I need help getting buying out my ex husbands interest in my home.

Peggy's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

A lawyer won't mandate a price but the court could. You need to return to a divorce lawyer to review your divorce decree. If it does not say how...

Peggy M. Raddatz's Answers (8491)

My wife put a house in her name and we are married now over a year later she wants a divorce. Do I have rights to that house.

How much does the age of the individuals weigh in equitable distribution of 401K accounts?

Can I work on a conditional green card even after a divorce or annulment?

I was married for 20yrs, now seperated for 5, not legally, he is getting a settlement for getting hurt on the job, am i entitled

Want to get on my girlfriend's insurance with my kid without my ex.

If a mother is thinking of getting seperated or divorcing with a 4 year old son

My divorce settlement in April of 2004 did not include all of the assets from the marriage. Can I go back to court now, in 2012.

Cut off to receive child support arrears

Paying back child support through the court ,could I go on vacation outside the USA.

I need help getting buying out my ex husbands interest in my home.