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What happens if my ex-wife's attorney was served but the sheriff is having trouble serving my ex wife?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

It is not enough that her attorney was served. She has to be served. You will need to see if you have grounds to file a Motion for Substitute...

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Separated since 8/2008. I filed div in PA 12/2008, She moved to CA, I moved to TX. How do I finish div in Texas? .

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You reference California and Pennsylvania courts in your question, and indicate that at least one of these courts have an outstanding order. You...

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Can the custodial parent live elsewhere and send the children elsewhere to live or do the children have to be in the same area?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

No. It's one thing to let a competent adult pick up kids, deliver kids, babysit kids; it is an entirely different thing to abdicate your...

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Is the counterpetition where i lay out my requests about property division?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You may have posted a similar question here, which I responded to recently - but I think you had email problems.

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Is it mandatory to state grounds in a counter petition. his hygiene was a major reason i asked him to leave, then he filed on

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

I am going to suggest two options for you, since no lawyer is able to 'teach' you the law, and your questions indicate that you have no idea what...

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Transfer of car title after the divorce

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

Since you mother-in-law was not a party to the divorce lawsuit, she is not bound by it. It is unfortunate that the transfer was not done prior to...

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I recieved a citation from the AG about child support. It states that I am to give a written response. How do I do this?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You need an attorney, but if you are not going to hire one, then the short answer is yes. There is a specific type of response necessary. Go to...

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Denied Reinstatement Motion

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

The only realistic recourse is to refile and serve him again.

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Do I have to change my last name for Immigration purposes?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

I agree with the attorney on this site. I can't tell from your question whether you currently have a lawyer or not. I will say that I have had...

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Can I get spousal support even if I find a job from now until divorced is filed?

Theresa's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

I agree with Mr. Cohan, and wonder why you are waiting for him to make all of the decisions. He is leaving you, and yet is still telling you what...

Theresa Cay Langford's Answers (851)

What happens if my ex-wife's attorney was served but the sheriff is having trouble serving my ex wife?

Separated since 8/2008. I filed div in PA 12/2008, She moved to CA, I moved to TX. How do I finish div in Texas? .

Can the custodial parent live elsewhere and send the children elsewhere to live or do the children have to be in the same area?

Is the counterpetition where i lay out my requests about property division?

Is it mandatory to state grounds in a counter petition. his hygiene was a major reason i asked him to leave, then he filed on

Transfer of car title after the divorce

I recieved a citation from the AG about child support. It states that I am to give a written response. How do I do this?

Denied Reinstatement Motion

Do I have to change my last name for Immigration purposes?

Can I get spousal support even if I find a job from now until divorced is filed?