answered on Oct 14, 2014
If you're spouse has money then the court can order him/her to pay for your fees and costs, including attorney's fees. If neither you or your spouse have any money, then you can go to a self help center at court and ask for free help and a fee waiver. They are not lawyers, they will... View More 
he owms a house a 18 wheeler etc excuse the typos i lost the _ so i have to use letter m
answered on Oct 14, 2014
It depends what the date of separation was, or if there is a date of separation. Date of Separation is a specific definition whereby both parties exhibit an intent to divorce, and do not intend to continue with the marriage. Any property acquired during marriage is community property. Marriage... View More
when I sold the home I'd inheirited- which I paid all but 1 mortgage payment on, plus all the taxes, utilities, and maintenance. when I bought the new home, it was entirely paid with the proceeds from the sale of my mom's. it is held in the name of my trust, and is the only item in the... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2014
the home you inherited was your separate property. When you converted that home to money, and used YOUR money to buy a home during marriage, then he has a claim that the home is community property, absent written agreement to the contrary. If you wanted to keep it separate, you could of made him... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2014
both parties have equal rights to the child, the court will make a determination as to who will have primary physical custody. Absent a court order,, both parents have equal rights.
answered on Oct 14, 2014
The interest that has accumulated from the principle debt that was acquired prior to marriage is still separate debt. Any new debt and interest on that new debt that was acquired during marriage is community. For example, if you had $1000 of credit card debt prior to marriage, and during marriage... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2014
To who? the court? Insurance company? There is a 2 year statute of limitations for injury lawsuits, but certain exceptions apply. If you have a personal injury case, consult an attorney in your area.
answered on Oct 14, 2014
Ask your attorney, if you don't have an attorney, hire a personal injury or workers comp/disability attorney in your area. But yes, normally they pay a settlement at the conclusion of the case.
answered on Oct 14, 2014
Depends on why you are suing them for? Did they injure you physically? Or did they breach a contract? If they somehow injured you, then you should retain a personal injury attorney.
answered on Oct 14, 2014
It's 2 years, but you need to a consult an attorney in order to go over the facts of your case. "Personal injury" encompasses many areas of law, and sometimes they have different Statute of Limitations, especially if you're suing a county, State, or any other public entity.... View More
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