Questions answered by George Baker Richardson

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Tax dept incurred during the marriage

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

Most likely, unless you qualify as an "innocent spouse". This is a complex tax question that you should review with a qualified tax professional.

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Marriage 2.5 yrs yet never lived together and never changed her name

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

You pose many questions with many unstated facts. You need to talk with an experienced family law attorney to assist you. You can consult with a...

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What about investments I owned before marriage and sold to pay down community debt made through marriage?

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

You need to talk with an experienced family law attorney to assist you.

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I have investments from before the marriage, are they considered community property? What if I contributed after getting married

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

You need to talk with an experienced family law attorney to assist you.

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I want to apply greencard for my spouse.

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

This is not a marriage / prenuptial question. It is an Immigration question. Please repost if you want a useful answer.

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Recently got engaged. However, my boyfriend is an actor and mainly does background work. I am from London.

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

This is not a marriage / prenuptial question. It is an immigration question. Please repost under immigration.

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I got married but made mistake in my marriage lisence status it's single and I'm divorce

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

You should talk with an immigration lawyer. You can consult with a lawyer about your question for little or no cost through a lawyer referral...

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Can you get a divorce in California if you do not have a marriage license?

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

Unless your marriage is legal in another jurisdiction, you are not legally married, so you can't obtain a divorce in CA. Having said that, you or...

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NON-PAID TAXES OBTAINED BEFORE MARRIAGE: IS MY SPOUSE LIABLE TO PAY IF I DIE?

George's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

You would be well served to discuss this question with a bankruptcy lawyer. You can consult with a lawyer about your question for little or no cost...

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Division of Property: filed legal separation, how the propety and loan is being handled during judgement?

George's answer | Answered on August 11, 2013

With two children and significant assets, you should definitely be getting personalized legal advice. You mention a premarital agreement,...

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Tax dept incurred during the marriage

Marriage 2.5 yrs yet never lived together and never changed her name

What about investments I owned before marriage and sold to pay down community debt made through marriage?

I have investments from before the marriage, are they considered community property? What if I contributed after getting married

I want to apply greencard for my spouse.

Recently got engaged. However, my boyfriend is an actor and mainly does background work. I am from London.

I got married but made mistake in my marriage lisence status it's single and I'm divorce

Can you get a divorce in California if you do not have a marriage license?

NON-PAID TAXES OBTAINED BEFORE MARRIAGE: IS MY SPOUSE LIABLE TO PAY IF I DIE?

Division of Property: filed legal separation, how the propety and loan is being handled during judgement?