Questions answered by John Daniel Hodson

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Is a husband and wife that have to live separate, for health reasons still considered married?

John's answer | Answered on August 21, 2018

1. I am not a Tennessee lawyer so I cannot advise you regarding Tennessee law. I can advise you that if married people agree to live separately...

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Can funds converted from a retirement account to buy marital property, be re-converted to be separate property in a divorce?

John's answer | Answered on August 21, 2018

I am not a Colorado lawyer and cannot give you advice on Colorado law. Your question says you have advice from legal counsel. THAT is the best...

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If I were to ever divorce would my husband get half of my money? I make over $100k annually and have a good 401k.

John's answer | Answered on August 15, 2018

If your marriage is currently in good standing, and if you are the only spouse contributing earnings/savings/property, then you won't like...

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What needs to be done in GA to modify a typo on a Divorce Settlement Agreement? Both parties agree that it should be corrected.

John's answer | Answered on August 15, 2018

I am not a Georgia lawyer, but this should be an easy "fix". You may wish to ask the court clerk, or the lawyer who represented you in the...

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Can a QUADRO ever be recalled?

John's answer | Answered on August 14, 2018

The simplest answer is, "No." IF the parties agree to modify the property terms (i.e., IF the former spouse wishes to waive her interest in his...

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How delayed are Orange County Family Courts on ruling on Uncontested Divorce Judgments?

John's answer | Answered on August 14, 2018

Ask the clerk, or the judgment review clerk, where you filed your papers. They can usually give you the best "guesstimate" - but they're only...

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Marital settlement agreement is missing the commission seal of the notary public. How to complete?

John's answer | Answered on August 14, 2018

Consider going back to the notary public who signed the document, but forgot to seal it. They keep a log book/registry, and will be able to...

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Are California QDRO's "money judgments" under CCP secs. 681.010 et seq? Can I get 10% on my unsigned portion of ex's pension?

John's answer | Answered on August 13, 2018

A QDRO is not a money judgment; however, there is currently proposed legislation being drafted that would put a QDRO issued by an Indian tribal...

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Can someone file my paperwork for me?

John's answer | Answered on August 13, 2018

The courts don't care who shows up at the counter to file your paperwork. What is required is that you SIGN it. Many lawyers use a process server...

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Is All divorce papers has a reason or declaration paper ?

John's answer | Answered on August 13, 2018

You must go consult a family law lawyer, and soon! You do not state WHEN all of this happened. It is unclear from what you write whether you...

John Daniel Hodson's Answers (113)

Is a husband and wife that have to live separate, for health reasons still considered married?

Can funds converted from a retirement account to buy marital property, be re-converted to be separate property in a divorce?

If I were to ever divorce would my husband get half of my money? I make over $100k annually and have a good 401k.

What needs to be done in GA to modify a typo on a Divorce Settlement Agreement? Both parties agree that it should be corrected.

Can a QUADRO ever be recalled?

How delayed are Orange County Family Courts on ruling on Uncontested Divorce Judgments?

Marital settlement agreement is missing the commission seal of the notary public. How to complete?

Are California QDRO's "money judgments" under CCP secs. 681.010 et seq? Can I get 10% on my unsigned portion of ex's pension?

Can someone file my paperwork for me?

Is All divorce papers has a reason or declaration paper ?