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I married in corpus christi 9/2008 and I live in MN and want to get a divorce, don't know where he is.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

You can file in MN if you have lived there 6 months. If you cannot locate him to serve him, MN law should have process for service by publication...

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Being the non custodial parent do i have the right to take my children if they do not want to live with the custodial parent

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

You need to hire a German lawyer familiar with family law and international custody issues. The age of the children is important in determining...

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If I deed our house over to my ex-spouse,and they default on the mortgage, am I still liable to the bank?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

As long as your name is on the mortgage you will be liable to bank. It sounds like you and your soon-to-be-ex need to plan for loan modification,...

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Can a person just sitting in the court room be called as a witness?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

If you are sitting in the courtroom you can be called as a witness. If you try to leave after you are called you can be held in contempt of court. ...

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Recently I was contacted by a collection agency pertaining to state back taxes owed. They asked for 25% down and montly payments

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

Definitely pay the La. Revenue department directly. You can send the collection agency a copy of your check. You also do not have to pay 25%...

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Re uninsured tenant being sued for damages, can tenant's wages be attached to reimburse landlord's ins co?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

Tenant's wages can only be attached after there is a judgment entered against tenant in court. If that happens insurance company can seek to...

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Is it possible for a victim to drop a criminal domestic violence charge in the state of south carolina

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

It is not your decision to make. The District Attorney will decide whether or not to press charges. You can call the D.A. and let them know your...

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Can my borther force me to move/sell a house we inherited from our mother?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

Do you pay him half the rental value? Do you let him live in his house? He has every right to seek a court order requiring the property to be...

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What can i do if spouse wont sign divorce papers.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

There is no legal requirement for your spouse to sign divorce papers. After you have the papers served on your spouse they have 30 dys to respond....

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What would the appropriate action or motion be for a debt collector not answering discovery and instead is requesting default?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

The first thing you should do is check the court file in person or online to make sure your answer was properly filed. If Plaintiff refuses to...

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I married in corpus christi 9/2008 and I live in MN and want to get a divorce, don't know where he is.

Being the non custodial parent do i have the right to take my children if they do not want to live with the custodial parent

If I deed our house over to my ex-spouse,and they default on the mortgage, am I still liable to the bank?

Can a person just sitting in the court room be called as a witness?

Recently I was contacted by a collection agency pertaining to state back taxes owed. They asked for 25% down and montly payments

Re uninsured tenant being sued for damages, can tenant's wages be attached to reimburse landlord's ins co?

Is it possible for a victim to drop a criminal domestic violence charge in the state of south carolina

Can my borther force me to move/sell a house we inherited from our mother?

What can i do if spouse wont sign divorce papers.

What would the appropriate action or motion be for a debt collector not answering discovery and instead is requesting default?