How do I get my name off it? I had the car in my possession at one point, I was making payments, and the car insurance was in my name and I was paying on that too, until he cheated and we parted ways. He took the car from me and I want to know if I can get the car back from him or if I can get him... View More 
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Removing your name from the title of a car that you co-own with your ex can be a complex process, especially if there are disagreements about the car's ownership and payments. The first step is to communicate with your ex and express your desire to either have the car transferred entirely to... View More
engagement doc signed & advance 8kpaid in Apr. He didn’t send monthly invoices as per engagement doc. Didn’t tell us when the cost of services exceeded 8k. He sent invoice of 23k in Aug. Engagement doc excerepts - The firm’s charges are hourly.Invoices will be sent on monthly basis for... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
You can dispute whether the attorney actually performed the services described in the invoice and whether they are reasonable and necessary with the Fee Arbitration Board.
Nothing you quoted requires the attorney to receive prior approval by you to exceed the initial retainer of $8k.... View More
What should I do to stay out of trouble? She is not cooperating.
answered on Aug 15, 2022
Not sure what your question is. The relationship is over so don't contact her anymore, don't contact her friends or relatives and stay clear of any stalking type behavior or aggression to avoid legal problems.
I made the error of writing mediation instead of Conciliation and also it was the insurer's representative not showing. Thank you for your quick response Laura Kiley, I appreciate it
answered on Feb 9, 2021
Are you sure it was the Employer who hasn't shown, or was it the insurer's representative? Was it for a mediation or a conciliation? Mediations are voluntary when it comes to workers compensation so there isn't anything that would require them to attend a mediation. If it was the... View More
Divorced 2 years ago in Massachusetts through a mediator, split everyting 50/50. He's was a State worker who just retired early, and I found out he is getting 6 months of paid vacation/sick days. What are the odds of me getting half of that if I file for myself at the courthouse with no... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
You actually need counsel to review the Separation Agreement's terms. Usually property division in divorce is a complete resolution . There could be setting aside for fraud if you had no reason to be aware of this financial asset, but this is complicated and time is sensitive.
Terms defined would be finances and visitation of my two teenage sons. Could you also suggest any reading resources?
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Mediation involves a 3rd party neutral professional. It seems you're considering a marital settlement agreement via negotiations with the dad. Child custody orders, including child support, should be issued by a Court to be legally valid. See:... View More
I just finished my associates degree and I would like to know if my partner should pay for half of my loans.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
The factors on property division are also applicable to debt division. Without knowing the circumstances and the duration of the marriage it is not possible to respond other than that if divorce was already contemplated when the educational program was commenced, that it may be unrealistic to... View More
Want to bar ex wife from contacting son. Her 3rd marriage seems to be falling apart. We think she is having a nervous breakdown.
She calls son 15 times a day asking for him to "come home." Is very mean and says horrible things to him. He has been staying with me for about a month.... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2017
If your son is not disabled then there would not be a custody situation involved as he is over the age of majority.
I had hired a lawyer who gave my case to an intern or brand new attorney who was not familiar with how to present a case of domestic abuse including rape, physical, emotional and verbal abuse due to alcoholism. These trusts were not presented to the judge or to the lawyer of the spouse and if done... View More
answered on May 15, 2017
It depends on the current status of your case. You may need to hire a new lawyer asap.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/divorce-law/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2016
It depends on what you mean by "win" and on the terms of the arbitration order/ procedures, if any. For example, there may be an opportunity for a new arbitration hearing, or the arbitrator may make a decision based on the filings and your statements at any arbitration hearing. This is... View More
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