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I'm going through a divorce initiated by my wife, and I currently don't have an attorney due to financial constraints. My wife's lawyer emailed me on Friday stating that they are submitting a request for me to pay $25,000 in legal fees to the court. I have not yet received any... View More 
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
First, you should make sure all of your contact information is correctly on file with the court. Second, you should ask them the reason they are requesting attorney fees. There are different legal arguments to be made to obtain attorney fees in a divorce therefore the reason is very important to... View More
After my father passed away on July 7, 2024, everything was left to my stepmom, who now has dementia and is in hospice care. My brother claims ownership of assets like a truck and lawn equipment, but the will has not been made available for me to see. What actions should I take, considering probate... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
You can move forward with probating the estate and requesting to be the personal representative. At such time, if someone has the Last Will and Testament, they can object. They would then need to produce the Last Will and Testament. From the form of the statements above, it seems you assume that... View More
Divorce final for a year, alimony was set at 4 years (negotiated) + higher child support. I have 50-50 with daughter (10) and primary on son (15). She refuses to obtain life insurance as in decree and is completely living out of her means with no attempt to better herself or get a job.... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2022
Whether alimony can be modified is evaluated by how your Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce is written. You must have an experienced attorney review it and advise you accordingly.
Additionally, if your ex-wife is not following the Decree, you have the right to pursue action against her... View More
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