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My wife has medical bills of more than $6,000 after we got separated. Would I be responsible for that?
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Answered on May 09, 2016
You could be responsible, and she should stay on your insurance as long as you are married, or until she gets other coverage, in order to keep the...
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Can a divorce that was granted but never signed or filed be reopened
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Answered on May 01, 2016
I agree, the question is confusing. But if there is not a written judgment of dissolution, signed by a judge and filed with a court, then there is...
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Will I get my children back at the 1st court date if there is no proof of the allegations in the order?
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Answered on March 26, 2016
Hire a good attorney promptly. If there is no proof of the allegations, then you should get the children back, but it is rarely that...
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Will this affect my alimony? (get lawyer)
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Answered on March 25, 2016
A person cannot normally escape past, present, or future alimony/maintenance payments by filing bankruptcy. If your ex is not paying according to...
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How can you stay collection of a civil judgment on appeal without posting a bond?
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Answered on March 25, 2016
An appeal from a judgment must normally be filed within 30 days of the judgment. The judgment is not stayed unless you post a sufficient bond, or...
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From which state can the divorce be filed?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
The case can be filed in Illinois or now in Pennsylvania. As I said before, I would think you would want to file the case here in Illinois where...
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Is it better for me to find a lawyer and let them do the divorce or file myself and let the Judge decide.
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Answered on February 29, 2016
If he cannot refinance, then I don't think there is a way to get your name off the mortgage. You need to figure out a way to resolve that problem...
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Can an attorney provide a limited scope appearance in a family case?
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Answered on February 28, 2016
Limited scope can include the attorney drafting certain papers for you, and even appearing in court only on certain matters, such as par noting...
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Which states should an uncontested divorce be filed if living in different states?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
You can file in Illinois, and if you intend to get a divorce, I recommend you file as quickly as possible before she files elsewhere. If the two...
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Can I have my divorce papers re-looked at would I be entitled to anything after the divorce being finalized over 2 years ago?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Apparently you did not have a lawyer representing your interests. Generally speaking it is far too late for you to revisit the judgment especially...
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