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Q: How to handle joint property in divorce when given by spouse's parents?
My daughter and her husband, married for 16 years, are now getting a divorce. Two years ago, they were jointly gifted 2.5 acres of wooded property by his parents, and both their names appear on the deed as joint tenants. They even signed the deed at an attorney's office. Despite this, the... View More 
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
I’m sorry your daughter and your family are having to navigate this, especially after a long marriage and after both spouses invested time, money, and hope into building a home on the property. It is completely understandable to feel concerned when property that was deeded to both spouses is now... View More
Q: What are our options for an employee on medical leave with ending grant funding?
I have an employee in California on unpaid personal medical leave, which is not covered by FMLA or CFRA. Her position is funded by a grant, and this funding will be exhausted by July 6th. We've initiated the interactive process, but we lack open positions for which she is qualified if she is... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jul 1, 2026
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answered on Jul 1, 2026
Hello. The employee is not on a protected leave and you've exhausted the interactive process, although you don't necessarily know what her work restrictions will be, if any, three to four weeks from now; you know what they are as of the last healthcare provider note, so you haven't... View More
Q: How to remove mother from birth certificate in Nebraska?
I live in Nebraska and want to know if I can go through a court process to have my mother removed from my birth certificate. She was never present in my life, and when I allowed her back in, she framed me and slandered my character, which led to Child Protective Services becoming involved in an... View More
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
The birth certificate stating that your mother is your mother is stating that she is the person that gave birth to you. It doesn't mean that she treated you as a mother should. Thus, generally you can't remove your parents from your birth certificate for how they treated... View More
Q: Can I find a Minnesota divorce attorney paid upon settlement?
I am seeking a divorce attorney in Minnesota who is willing to accept payment upon settlement, as I cannot afford to pay upfront fees. Although the timing is not urgent, I am looking to proceed with the process soon. I have been married for over 56 years, and my husband receives a monthly Minnesota... View More
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
I understand that starting a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when paying attorney’s fees upfront may not be possible.
While Minnesota divorce attorneys generally cannot take cases on a traditional “pay only if we win” or percentage-of-settlement basis, there may be other... View More
Q: Why are my child support payments inconsistent when deducted regularly?
In Nebraska, my employer is not making consistent payments to my child support case despite consistently deducting money from my paycheck every week. This issue has been ongoing for years. I've contacted my employer about the inconsistency, but they haven't responded effectively. The... View More
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
An employer that withholds income for child support is required to submit the payments to the Child Support Payment Center timely. There have been instances where the employer withholds but doesn't submit the payments timely. This is effectively not paying the employee timely and potentially... View More
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