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Does my ex have a claim to personal property after signed close sent agreement and finalized divorce?
Section of the consent agreement in question:
20. Other Property. Father shall pay directly to Mother, One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Fifty... View More 
answered on Jan 11, 2024
For a comprehensive answer to your question, a review of the entire agreement would be required. The clause presented alone suggests that personal property is still subject to being divided. It would also be important to know the time that has elapsed since the divorce, and whether previous... View More
I had family law attorney. My ex said I committed adultery which is false. His attorney said I was barred from spousal and alimony. Yet going on almost a year now no proof shown. My ex didn't do nothing in discovery for mediation. The attorney I had gave him more time to get in. My ex and his... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2022
Each party has an obligation to respond to discovery under the Rules of Civil Procedure. When one party fails to do so, then the Family Court has to be made aware of the failure (by way of a motion), and then the Court can order the non-compliant party to provide the discovery and issue sanctions... View More
A month after moving in my apartment, there was a faulty leak caused by building contractors, causing cracks through my kitchen ceiling, almost caving in on us and resulted in a widespread of mold. This year again over 14,000 count of toxic black mold has returned. I've done everything... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your heartbreaking and stressful situation. Unfortunately, as you've already learned on your own, mold cases can be difficult to find representation for. Many injury law firms do not... View More
I have an employment issue.
answered on Oct 23, 2019
As a general matter in arbitrations and mediations of any type, the party who would raise points of concern is usually the one who would be adversely impacted by the points going unchallenged into the record to be used by the arbitrator or mediator. Both sides are presenting their versions - both... View More
Do I have any options? I lost access to bank account and apartment! This was sudden and unexpected!
answered on Sep 16, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. A probate attorney would be in the best position to assess the situation. You could contact one of the attorneys on this site, contact an attorney on your own, or repost with the categories Probate/Estate Planning added. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The owner says someone purchased his home at an auction. The person now has a foreclosure on credit report despite the fact the mortgage is current. What recourse does the individual have?
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