Archived
What are my rights with respect to a timely divorce? I have spent $23500 on attorney fees and my husband is pro se.
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 25, 2013
In Illinois you cannot get a divorce just because you want one unless you have been separated 2 years. You have to prove grounds for a divorce.
Archived
Can you pay your chapter 13 debts off early
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 25, 2013
In general no, because allowing you to do so , would be the equivalent of letting you file a Chapter 7.
However, if you have been in the Plan for...
Archived
How can you find out if you spouse has filed for divorce?
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
You will find out first thing because the divorce can't go anywhere without you being served.
Archived
My husband pays on child support, but, the arrearage is being tagged interest and it will never be paid, what can he do
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
Interest is only paid on the child support arrearage, not the accrued interest.
Have him talk to a lawyer to see that the amount was calculated...
Archived
Can a judge decide a case that is not in his jurisdiction, even if a judge 10 year prior states il has no jurisdiction
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
Your question doesn't explain what exactly happened 10 years ago.
Where were you. Where was he. Was there a court case already in Michigan.
What...
Archived
What to do?
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
"How can I set up child support"
By that you can only mean: amount, payment, accounting, enforcement.
Luckily for you, the court is set up to do...
Archived
I am over 18 and would like to legally change my last name?
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
You can change your name to any reasonable name you want as long as it is not to dodge creditors or possibly some kind of criminal complaints.
Archived
I am filing Chapter 7 bk pro se. Will the trustee go harder on me without council at the 341 meeting?
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
No difference as long as you fill out the forms properly.
Archived
How do I determine the FMV of an asset to prove insolvency?
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
Everything you own or are entitled to is an asset.
A $10,000 car with a $5,000 loan against it is a $5,000 asset.
The FMV can be determined by an...
Archived
What about charitable contributions and bankruptcy???
Ray's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2013
Charitable contributions comes into play in Chapter 13.
There is something called a Mean's Test.
The Test determines if you can file straight...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained