
answered on Jun 8, 2023
I am very sorry to hear about your circumstances. Understanding that this is likely one of the most difficult and vulnerable times in your life, I sincerely applaud you for taking the first step in seeking out help.
It is difficult to find good pro bono family law attorneys, especially in... Read more »
My Fiancé and I are both former military, and my Fiancé told me we have to wait to get our marriage license because their divorce decree was sealed. From my basic knowledge, as long as it is finalized, you're allowed to be able to remarry, so it being sealed should have no bearing on us... Read more »

answered on Apr 24, 2023
You ask a very interesting question, I would be happy to weigh in.
It sounds like your fiance was previously married and a party to an action to dissolve that marriage. The act of sealing an order of the Court does not usually have an impact on its legal weight. That means that the document... Read more »

answered on Apr 8, 2023
Hi There!
You ask an excellent question - as you can imagine, inconsistencies in Sworn Financial Statements and pertinent financial disclosures happen all of the time in domestic relations actions. To be really clear, there are many ways to handle this situation and there is not a... Read more »
There is an order for reimbursement within 30 days, yet other parent waits up to 1 1/2 years to submit receipts for repayment for child's medical care. What, if any, is an actual and acceptable time frame? Not to mention multiple duplicate statements with no proof of payment or prior conferral.

answered on Apr 8, 2023
Hi There!
I am sorry to hear that you are going through this. I know that co-parenting with an ex can be difficult, and the financial relationship that you two now share is oftentimes wrought with strife, frustration, and consternation. Assuming that your Orders (the parenting plan and the... Read more »

answered on Apr 3, 2023
Good Afternoon,
You ask a great question! In most cases, there is no statutory prerequisite concerning QDRO's that have to be met in order for the Court to enter a Dissolution of Decree of Marriage. Many times, a Separation Agreement (the agreement that details the manner and methods... Read more »

answered on Dec 27, 2022
Hi There,
That is a great question and in many circumstances your thoughts about non-compliance are insightful. However, as long as they were filed on the final day they were due, even at 11:59pm, then they are timely. I wish you only the absolute best.
Please note (rules of ethics... Read more »
How are protection orders actively monitored. Am I being tracked in any way?

answered on May 18, 2022
Good afternoon,
These types of orders are largely passively monitored by the protected party. However, that does not prevent the protected party from hiring a private eye or investigator to monitor another person's activities. I highly suggest that you comply with the Order regardless... Read more »
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