Questions answered by Henry S. Clapper

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Is the baby's birthplace always considered the "home state"

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Home state and place of birth are not synonymous terms. The place of birth never changes, but the home state may change from time to time. Since...

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Did work without permission

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

You have at least two possible answers to your question. One is the legal answer which says you are not obligated to pay for something you did not...

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How to protect assets from a future spouse in case there is a divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

You need to talk to an attorney who has experience in drafting and defending prenuptial agreements. This is your only chance to avoid many of the...

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How can I collect on some back child support and my ex's half of split expenses?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Short answer is to file Motion for Show Cause Order why he should not be held in contempt for failing to follow the court order. You may be...

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I hired QDRO attorney to draw up qdro docs. I believe he made a mistake which cost me 6000.00 out of my retirement fund.

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Sounds like you have one opinion already which concluded the mistake was your fault. If you have some evidence the lawyer did not do what you told...

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Ex-friend is ruining my credit, i need help.

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Since you knowingly permitted the use of your credit to make this purchase, you a legally obligated to pay the finance company. You should also...

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My biological father passed away June 10. His will leaves everything (house, bank accounts, Cd's, everything) to my Stepmother

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Did the will make any provision regarding you i.e. were you left a nominal sum or were you named and intentionally left nothing? This raises the...

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My ex husband bought a house while we was married. Loan and deed to house only on his name. We got a divorce he got the house.

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Did you sign the loan documents in favor of the bank? Unless you are on the note as a co-maker or guarantor, you would have no obligation to pay...

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I am buying a house and move in is June 30, 2015. June 29 the husband of seller gets served divorce papers. Can I still move in?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

You are entitled to have your purchase contract completed. The fact that sellers are getting a divorce does not change your right to performance...

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Daughter cannot afford attorney, has filed for divorce. Her husband recently attempted suicide, is it safe for kids to be alone?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

You should have your daughter contact the local legal aid office. They will sometimes provide legal aid if there is danger to children. If acts...

Henry S. Clapper's Answers (743)

Is the baby's birthplace always considered the "home state"

Did work without permission

How to protect assets from a future spouse in case there is a divorce?

How can I collect on some back child support and my ex's half of split expenses?

I hired QDRO attorney to draw up qdro docs. I believe he made a mistake which cost me 6000.00 out of my retirement fund.

Ex-friend is ruining my credit, i need help.

My biological father passed away June 10. His will leaves everything (house, bank accounts, Cd's, everything) to my Stepmother

My ex husband bought a house while we was married. Loan and deed to house only on his name. We got a divorce he got the house.

I am buying a house and move in is June 30, 2015. June 29 the husband of seller gets served divorce papers. Can I still move in?

Daughter cannot afford attorney, has filed for divorce. Her husband recently attempted suicide, is it safe for kids to be alone?