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Can my husband get a divorce in idaho, and publish it in the paper, we got married in california and i want a divoce in californ

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

The place of marriage is not relevant to where you can get a divorce, it is based on where the parties live. My standard disclaimer: I am not...

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Couldn't we just take the Will to the courthouse and have it probated?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

This is one of these "don't try this at home". You need an attorney and each person in the will usually need their own attorney. My standard...

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Can I get sole legal custody of my daughter even though I live in Virginia and her father is living somewhere in seattle?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

Should not be too hard. I am not sure he wants legal custody even. Legal custody refers to the right to make medical, educational and legal...

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Can one joint tenant (with a 25% interest in a house) deny the other joint tenant (with a 75 % interest) access to the house?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

This is going to lead to trouble. Technically both have the right to the house. Google "Partition" actions and see what the law says about...

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Can a minor who has admitted guilt to a crime give a statement with out a parent present?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

Generally speaking... Yes My standard disclaimer: I am not offering legal advice, assume I do not know the law in your state and that I am just...

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Would a misdemeanor poss of marijuana 9yrs ago, $100 fine in NC keep someone from adopting from a surrogate mother?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

I highly doubt it. My standard disclaimer: I am not offering legal advice, assume I do not know the law in your state and that I am just making...

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Do I need an employment contract?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

This could actually be complicated if you are traveling across states because we don't always know which state law applies. This is something that...

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If I have a paternity test done on my son and myself without the consent of his mother is it admisable in court?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

It probably cannot be in court because of the rules of evidence and authenticity. My standard disclaimer: I am not offering legal advice, assume...

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Is my employer required to pay a portion of my health benefits?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

Not in any jurisdiction that I know of. My standard disclaimer: I am not offering legal advice, assume I do not know the law in your state and...

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Is a "Severance Agreement and Release of Claims" document enforceable in the state of California?

Okorie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

The severance and release of claims is enforceable. So, do NOT sign the contract without speaking to an employment attorney first. Which you...

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Can my husband get a divorce in idaho, and publish it in the paper, we got married in california and i want a divoce in californ

Couldn't we just take the Will to the courthouse and have it probated?

Can I get sole legal custody of my daughter even though I live in Virginia and her father is living somewhere in seattle?

Can one joint tenant (with a 25% interest in a house) deny the other joint tenant (with a 75 % interest) access to the house?

Can a minor who has admitted guilt to a crime give a statement with out a parent present?

Would a misdemeanor poss of marijuana 9yrs ago, $100 fine in NC keep someone from adopting from a surrogate mother?

Do I need an employment contract?

If I have a paternity test done on my son and myself without the consent of his mother is it admisable in court?

Is my employer required to pay a portion of my health benefits?

Is a "Severance Agreement and Release of Claims" document enforceable in the state of California?