Questions answered by Gregory Paul Benton

Archived

My deceased grandfather's home isn't in our name, are other family members able to take it away?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

First of all I am deeply sorry for this double loss. My prayers go out for your family. It appears that two probate matters will need to be...

Archived

How long does my Ex Wife get to respond to FL 150 & FL 300?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

On an RFO she has up to 9 court days to file and serve a response with the court and to you. If she serves by mail, then she is allowed an...

Archived

Court Order for Interspousal Agreement

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

First, you will either need an agreement between the parties or an order from the court to allow you to sell the house. If the house is titled in...

Archived

My Spouse doesn't move out of the house in joint ownership. If I move out, should I pay the mortgage as well?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If you move out, then the person who was likely responsible and actually made the payment will need to continue the status quo on this until a...

Archived

In a probate matter, if a beneficiary files an objection, who should be served?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Yes you need to serve the attorney for the executor. Also suggest that you make sure all beneficiaries are served and also you should execute...

Archived

My wife has told me that she is leaving me. She will not file for a divorce. What should I do if she does nothing?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If she is not wanting to do anything, then you will need to file a divorce petition and all the supporting documentation. Also, at the same time...

Archived

I want to have a separate mini-trial to determine date of separation, which forms do I file and by when?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If your trial for settlement of all of the divorce issues is scheduled in 10 days, then it is too late to have what is called a bifurcated trial on...

Archived

Can a spouse which owns half of the business have it shutdown while divorce is being settled?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

She can't force the business to shut down and your father needs to bring this to the court's attention so he can have sole authority to operate the...

Archived

What taxes there are on annuity benefit claims for non resident non US citizen?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

You won't need to get a tax ID number. But you should talk to a tax specialist here in the U.S. on this matter.

Archived

When does presumption of title trump presumption of community property?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Yes you do have CP rights to them if they were purchased during the marriage. All you need to do is produce documentation as to when the cars were...

Gregory Paul Benton's Answers (19798)

My deceased grandfather's home isn't in our name, are other family members able to take it away?

How long does my Ex Wife get to respond to FL 150 & FL 300?

Court Order for Interspousal Agreement

My Spouse doesn't move out of the house in joint ownership. If I move out, should I pay the mortgage as well?

In a probate matter, if a beneficiary files an objection, who should be served?

My wife has told me that she is leaving me. She will not file for a divorce. What should I do if she does nothing?

I want to have a separate mini-trial to determine date of separation, which forms do I file and by when?

Can a spouse which owns half of the business have it shutdown while divorce is being settled?

What taxes there are on annuity benefit claims for non resident non US citizen?

When does presumption of title trump presumption of community property?