Do I have to file a counterclaim if I don’t agree to the buyout amount of our marital home offered on my husbands petition?
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Answered on February 10, 2019
I’m a believer in filing counterclaims and not just trying to claim affirmative relief in an Answer in order to skirt the $115 filing fee for a...
I applied for disability months ago, social security called me and said i was approved SSI but denied SSDI?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
The same medical standard for disability applies to both SSI and SSDI cases. Without reading your SSDI denial letter, it is hard to know the...
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Can my husband get half of a wrongful death settlement in a divorce.
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Answered on February 04, 2019
it is hard to know based on the facts you have presented. This is more of a probate question than a divorce/annulment question. It also depends...
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I would like to initiate an annulment in Utah. My spouse lives in Texas. Does she have to show up to the court hearing?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
The Court will proceed in her absence, as long as she has been properly served. Because it is an annulment, the Court will likely hold a hearing in...
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My ex owes $60,300 in child support thru ORS how do I get this enforced??
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Answered on November 09, 2018
You need to go into court on a Motion for Order to Show Cause in re Contempt. I believe you need a lawyer to help you get a judgment and sanctions....
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How do I file for a common law divorce?
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Answered on November 09, 2018
The standard for a proving a common law marriage is that you acquired a universal reputation as husband and wife while living together. This is a...
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My Wife & I have a joined bank account with a little money how much am I in titled too after two months of marriage
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Answered on November 09, 2018
This money is jointly owned by both of you. If you were to get divorced today, my guess is that you would each be entitled to one-half of the money...
Can a living trust be amended by the trustee after the grantor dies?
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Answered on October 20, 2018
Great questions. Unfortunately, as indicated by Mr. Warner, this question cannot be answered adequately in a forum such as this. You will need to...
Divorce: living and working in Utah, residence in Nevada
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Answered on October 20, 2018
The state of your residence is where you may file for divorce. You must be a resident of the state of Utah for at least three months in order to...
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Will a Last WILL valid in real estate property settlement when a person dies??
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Answered on September 21, 2018
The will is not sufficient. The surviving joint tenant will have ownership of the property by operation of law.