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My husband file for divorce aug 11, 2017 and now its nov,11,2017

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 22, 2017

A divorce is a lawsuit, just like other lawsuits. Nothing automatic happens in a divorce. You have to advocate for yourself, or hire someone to...

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My husband is behind 30,000 dollars from years back. He has been paying every month and on time now for many Years now.

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 20, 2017

Your husband should review the payments he is making. He may not be addressing all the interest or paying enough to reduce the principal of the...

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How can i get deceased brother money from bank and 401k

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 20, 2017

If there is no will, then you will have to have an heirship determination. When a court determines who the hears of your brother are, there will...

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What's the most then can take out from my check for old back pay ?

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 20, 2017

The short answer is yes. However, you may seek to modify the payment because paying 50% of your check could be a hardship. There are additional...

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Husband want to sell the house but I don’t.

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 15, 2017

Since the house is only one asset in the marriage, it makes no sense to "pay him off" on just that one asset. You have bank accounts, retirement,...

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Can I ask the judge to relocate with my children ata court date to establish parentage or must I file a separate motion to move?

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 15, 2017

Many courts impose a residency restriction in cases involving children, but only to protect the access of both parents. If the father is in...

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Can an IRA in my name, with designated primary and contigent beneficiary become community property if the primary dies?

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 13, 2017

The particular circumstances will inform this answer. The character of the property as separate or community depends on when you acquired the...

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I won my child modification case but the respondent will not sign the final decree. I need that motion to get the judge sign

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 13, 2017

You will need more than a form. You will need a Motion to Enter the decree, you will need the decree, and you may need a motion to enforce the...

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Supervised visitations

Shelly's answer | Answered on October 16, 2017

You should see an attorney immediately in your area. The attorney should be able to help you with background on the child's father. Anything that...

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Can step siblings of opposite gender, one preteen and one 6 share a bedroom ?

Shelly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2017

You should contact the attorney that helped you establish your custody of the child.. You might negotiate a written agreement to address your...

Shelly Benet West's Answers (151)

My husband file for divorce aug 11, 2017 and now its nov,11,2017

My husband is behind 30,000 dollars from years back. He has been paying every month and on time now for many Years now.

How can i get deceased brother money from bank and 401k

What's the most then can take out from my check for old back pay ?

Husband want to sell the house but I don’t.

Can I ask the judge to relocate with my children ata court date to establish parentage or must I file a separate motion to move?

Can an IRA in my name, with designated primary and contigent beneficiary become community property if the primary dies?

I won my child modification case but the respondent will not sign the final decree. I need that motion to get the judge sign

Supervised visitations

Can step siblings of opposite gender, one preteen and one 6 share a bedroom ?