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Is my ex responsible for removing me from her health care insurance on time ?

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Termination of health insurance does take place after divorce but when it becomes effective is part of the plan agreement. Your issue is...

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Any advice as to how to persuade the courts to deny a 2nd bifurcation besides not being financially able to afford it.

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

A bifurcation is granted if the court believes that this would help to facilitate the divorce and move it along. Get legal help on this matter. ...

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What difference does it make who files for divorce first? Everyone says I'm stupid for not doing it first, and I'll be screwed!

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Friends/family who aren't family law attorneys are the worst source for legal advice.

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If a woman takes her children and flees from a controlling husband over state lines, what legal repercussions does she face?

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

What she needs is protection. If there is NO case pending in a CA court, then if she leaves CA and goes to Oregon, as soon as she arrives there...

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Me and my ex husband had an amicable divorce. In it I only listed my car as something I'm taking away from the marriage, and he

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Both of you are wrong. First why didnt' you declare your personal property in the original divorce? If the divorce was granted here in CA, then...

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Can anyone represent me pro bono or on a lien in a family law matter?

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

I am sure that if you contact any one of the attorneys on this forum who are within reasonable driving distance that an arrangement could be worked...

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My divorcing wife has a tendency to go around badmouthing me in shrill emotional terms to everyone who cares to listen

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Forget the non-disclosure agreement. It probably won't be enforceable. The only way to get this done is to seek an RO for her behavior. But get...

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I am in the process of getting divorced and need help.

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

There is no short cut if that is what you are asking. As to affordable, I don't know what the means to you but DON"T get suckered into the "cheap...

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How do I do an affidavit of heirship? Is there a form for this or whats needed to do this? Pleading paper?

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Never heard this before. Do you mean an Affidavit of Small Estate? Please give clarity with some facts also.

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Why would my husband file a Response to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage if we've agreed to mediate?

Gregory's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

He filed a response because he didn't want to forfeit his legal rights if indeed the divorce takes a left turn and he then needs to assert his...

Gregory Paul Benton's Answers (19797)

Is my ex responsible for removing me from her health care insurance on time ?

Any advice as to how to persuade the courts to deny a 2nd bifurcation besides not being financially able to afford it.

What difference does it make who files for divorce first? Everyone says I'm stupid for not doing it first, and I'll be screwed!

If a woman takes her children and flees from a controlling husband over state lines, what legal repercussions does she face?

Me and my ex husband had an amicable divorce. In it I only listed my car as something I'm taking away from the marriage, and he

Can anyone represent me pro bono or on a lien in a family law matter?

My divorcing wife has a tendency to go around badmouthing me in shrill emotional terms to everyone who cares to listen

I am in the process of getting divorced and need help.

How do I do an affidavit of heirship? Is there a form for this or whats needed to do this? Pleading paper?

Why would my husband file a Response to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage if we've agreed to mediate?