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How long do you have to wait to get married if both parties agree and sign and go file together?

Karin's answer | Answered on October 25, 2010

Washington State Statute provides for a 90 day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized. It doesn't matter whether the parties agree to...

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If my fiancées divorce decree guarantees alimony for 5 years total (rather than indefinite), does re-marriage nullify that?

Karin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

I am not in what state she got her divorce but I would say indefinite is not typical. The decree should provide the terms of the support. Some...

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Divorce by mail

Karin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

I am not sure from your question if you are wanting a decree of legal separation or divorce. If you filed for legal separation and now want a...

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I would like more details on a previous question about revoking a joinder for dissoultion.

Karin's answer | Answered on September 09, 2010

I am assuming your case is in Snohomish County Washington. Did the petition spell out all the terms? Are there terms you don't agree with? ...

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What are the specifics when attempting a move out of state with a child? I would like to handle it correctly.

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

Am I correct that your children have been living in Washington State for two years? You should transfer your case to Washington. The Court will...

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If i'm divorced but my six month waiting period isn't up yet can i go to another state and get married

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

You must be legally divorced in the state you filed the divorce. You cannot go to another state and get married until your divorce is final.

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If my grandchilds Step mother adopts her will I as Maternial Grandparnet loose my rights

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

It doesn't matter if the judge is his cousin. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that grandparents have no rights. Unfortunately your ...

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If a mother dies, will her daughter go to the father automatically even if the mother writes otherwise in her will?

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

She can do it but it is not effective. The biological father, unless he has given up all rights, has the first opportunity at having custody of...

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Friends have divorced with court-ordered qdro. She works for the IRS. Will he lose the benefits from her plan if he remarries

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

Once a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is signed by the court the party would have that portion no matter what. The QDRO identifies a...

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Can u get a divorce with out her signing divorce papers after a year if she dont want to sign them

Karin's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

This depends on the state you live in. In my home state of Washington, a spouse can get a divorce without the other signing the papers. ...