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I am considering a divorce we have been married for 15 years what legal rights do I have financial,alimony,the house and the car

David's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Your rights need to be determined in the divorce, which will address all of the issues you raise. The award of alimony is based on financial facts....

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I need advice on how to proceed.

David's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You do not say how you have custody. Is there an order of the court granting you custody? Even if there is an order, she still has parental...

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Can I get a restraining order against my former mother in law?

David's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

First off, do you have any orders concerning parent-time, or communicating with the child? You state your “ex”, so I presume you are divorced. If...

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I had a voluntary case with child services. I did not sign the plan. How is this right?

David's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Being forced to comply with services is part of the pending case. You are in a mess, particularly as there is a court case. You had best find an...

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I am adopted and wish to find out who my birth parents are. I do not know the process of doing this and would like some help.

David's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

As it was a closed adoption, this may be a difficult task for you and require a need greater than simply seeking information for your genealogy...

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Does my deceased husbands retirement count toward the value of the estate?

David's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Based on what you are saying, you have not opened an estate yet. You need to do that first and foremost, so that a personal representative can be...

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Divorced 6 yrs. ex wanted the house She makes all payments How do I get her to refinance in her name to get back my VA loan?

David's answer | Answered on July 19, 2015

Your decree of divorce will control this issue. Does the decree require that your ex refinance the house? If so, then you have an option for filing...

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Is it possible to get divorced twice because of first divorce in another country?

David's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

As noted in a prior answer, there are some international issues involved. But, assuming that all is well, a US Court, including in Oregon, may well...

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My Husband Wants to get divorced but stay together?

David's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

I believe you should retain your own counsel, to fully advise you, and protect your interests. You need to find an attorney who will look only...

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Separated and laws and how this works.

David's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

The simple answer to your question is -- probably yes. If there has not been a divorce, then the father is still “spouse” and entitled to take...

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I am considering a divorce we have been married for 15 years what legal rights do I have financial,alimony,the house and the car

I need advice on how to proceed.

Can I get a restraining order against my former mother in law?

I had a voluntary case with child services. I did not sign the plan. How is this right?

I am adopted and wish to find out who my birth parents are. I do not know the process of doing this and would like some help.

Does my deceased husbands retirement count toward the value of the estate?

Divorced 6 yrs. ex wanted the house She makes all payments How do I get her to refinance in her name to get back my VA loan?

Is it possible to get divorced twice because of first divorce in another country?

My Husband Wants to get divorced but stay together?

Separated and laws and how this works.