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If my father owns property of which I am the beneficiary, does my spouse have rights to this property in the event my father dies and we divorce?

What you are asking about here is estate planning information which is always a good thing before rather than after, if you know what I mean.  The rule is that property - real or personal - that

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 3 months ago

What to do if my "husband" and I were married 3 months ago but the priest doesn't know if he submitted his end of the paperwork and we've yet to receive our marriage license?

The best way to get the matter concerning finalizing your marriage done is to get another copy of your marriage license and have the priest that married you sign it a second time as well as date it. O

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 4 months ago

What to do if a couple is getting divorced but the wife moved out of the house 2 years ago so the husband has been paying the mortgage ever since with no help from her?

If the couple lives in a community property state, community property is property acquired during marriage.  Community property also includes income during marriage.  Each spouse has a one h

S.L,. Member, California Bar answered 5 months ago

If I'm in the middle of a divorce, do I have to keep my spouse on my health insurance plan?

Unfortunately with out reading the agreements and the notices you may be stuck not doing anything at this point in time.  But fear not.  Most plans allow you to drop your spouse with in a ce

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 5 months ago

How to start filing a divorce if a couple has been separated for almost 2 years and people have moved on with their lives?

From what you have written here I think that it is best if the Mother consults with an attorney as soon as she can.  The facts you have given lead me to worry that with out anything in writing th

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 5 months ago

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