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Q: What are the costs and steps for an amicable divorce in Florida?
I have been married for 6 years and wish to obtain an amicable divorce in Florida. My spouse and I have agreed on a custody arrangement for our daughter, where she stays with her father every other weekend, and he pays $200 per week in child support. We own a house together, with both names on the... View More 
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
You will have to pay the filing fee to the clerk of court $409 in Broward). You can draft all of the pleadings yourself but I would suggest having them reviewed by a family lawyer. You will each need to complete a financial affidavit. You will need a parenting plan. Child support will need to be... View More
Q: Can municipal bonds be put in an irrevocable trust in Texas?
I'm considering placing municipal bonds in an irrevocable trust to protect my remaining assets after a scam resulted in significant credit card debt. Is it possible to include municipal bonds in an irrevocable trust, and what should I be aware of regarding this process in Texas?
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Jun 1, 2026
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answered on Jun 1, 2026
Yes, municipal bonds can be placed in an irrevocable trust in Texas; they are transferable assets like stocks or other securities, and you would retitle them into the name of the trust, typically by working with your broker or the bonds' custodian to change ownership. Texas has favorable trust... View More
Q: Is there a statute of limitations on a 25-year-old TN traffic citation?
I recently discovered a traffic citation from 2001 in Tennessee for failing to prove I fixed a headlight. It's now affecting my ability to get a driver's license in New York. I contacted Alcoa, TN, and they are demanding $520 to resolve this issue. Given that 25 years have passed with no... View More
Michael R. Stooksbury
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
I hate to be the bearer of mad news, but fines do not expire. It is likely you will need to pay this fine, but I would ask for an itemized list of what you were paying. This seems a little high, even for a citation that old. Also, I would ensure I am talking to the court clerk, and not a... View More
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Q: How can I get my father long-term care in Texas with Medicaid?
I am in Texas and need assistance with getting long-term health care for my father. He currently has health coverage and is at a nursing facility; however, they have requested that he apply for Medicaid for long-term care. Neither my father nor I are satisfied with the current facility. I also hold... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Jun 1, 2026
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Hello, I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas with more than 20 years of experience in estate planning. In Texas, long-term care Medicaid for nursing facility residents is administered through HHSC, and eligibility turns on both medical need and strict financial limits. The first step is... View More
Q: How can I secure my asset share in a divorce without a lawyer in TN?
I have been married for 12 years and now face a divorce where my husband wants me to sign papers without sharing any of our marital assets, including bank accounts, a house, and vehicles. I am currently not working and worry about affording a lawyer. What options do I have to proceed with a divorce... View More
Michael R. Stooksbury
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
It sounds like your husband is trying to get you to sign a marital dissolution agreement. This document is an agreement between both parties to settle the case. Generally, the court will equitably divide your assets, so a lopsided outcome shouldn’t happen. First of all, I would not sign that... View More
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