Questions answered by Jeffrey Lee Hoffer

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Does the 1 yr limitation to set aside or review a support order start at the end of trial or when the judgment is entered/filed?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 06, 2012

Orders are usually effective upon pronouncement so I believe that the time limits are from Feb 2011. If you were in Court, then you knew what the...

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Can i loose my child due to an affair?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on August 18, 2012

No you cannot. You do not need a more complicated answer than that. You need counsel to file and appear for you. I am local to you and can help.

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Statute of limitations to establish paternity had passed

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 16, 2012

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How would a legal separation benefit me?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 16, 2012

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Divorced with kid half the time can I claim him in my taxes or can she only do that

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

The answer to this question is depends. Since you are paying support, you need to look at the Dissomaster printout attached to your order. ...

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I am in Southern California and I'm in the process of getting a modification for my spousal support

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

In order to adequately answer your question, more information is needed. If the modification is post Judgment and spousal support was awarded in...

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How long after you serve Fl-140 do have to turn in Fl-141

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 12, 2012

You do not need to re serve him. Just fill out the FL141 with the correct service date even if last year. Make sure your signature is dated on...

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Significance of Date of Separation We’re in a mediated divorce. I have learned that DOS is very important since this is

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

Yes. There are numerous reasons for this. First, an FL-150 is a present day snapshot of what you have right this minute so it would include...

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When filing a response to the petition, what do I do first? Have petitioner served? Or file at courthouse first?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on November 28, 2011

Serve the Petitioner first. Then file the Proof of Service with the Response. That is the best way to go. You have to have someone else do the...

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Before our divorce is finalized, my husband is buying a house. Can escrow close without my signature on interspousal grant deed

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on November 28, 2011

Whether or not you are going to sign a quitclaim deed (not an inter spousal transfer deed) depends on the lender's rules and regulations. Your...

Jeffrey Lee Hoffer's Answers (145)

Does the 1 yr limitation to set aside or review a support order start at the end of trial or when the judgment is entered/filed?

Can i loose my child due to an affair?

Statute of limitations to establish paternity had passed

How would a legal separation benefit me?

Divorced with kid half the time can I claim him in my taxes or can she only do that

I am in Southern California and I'm in the process of getting a modification for my spousal support

How long after you serve Fl-140 do have to turn in Fl-141

Significance of Date of Separation We’re in a mediated divorce. I have learned that DOS is very important since this is

When filing a response to the petition, what do I do first? Have petitioner served? Or file at courthouse first?

Before our divorce is finalized, my husband is buying a house. Can escrow close without my signature on interspousal grant deed