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Oct 01
2009

Ask A Lawyer: Do I Pay For Wife's Legal Fees When Her Case Was Pro Bono?

Posted by pmcmahon in settlement , pro bono , Legal Strategy , Cordell Cordell, PC , Claudia Weaver , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My wife got an attorney through a legal aide society. Her attorney took on her case as pro bono and is attempting to slam me with her fees.  According to the settlement offer I just received, I am to pay $5000 for my wife's legal fees. Does her attorney have the right to charge me even though she took it on as pro bono?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jul 03
2009

Ask A Lawyer: Do I Get 1/2 On Proceeds From The Sale Of The House?

Posted by pmcmahon in settlement , Richard Coffee , property issues , Property , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

I realized recently that I received no money from the sell of the house that my ex wife and I lived in while married. My name was not on the loan for the home. The loan was in my ex wife's name and her mother was the co signer.

Should I have still received 50% of the money received from the sell of the house?

 

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Oct 06
2004

Ask a Lawyer: Can grandparents interfere in negotiating a settlement?

Posted by Dads Divorce in TX , settlement , negotiation , interference , Infidelity , grandparents , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My question is very simple. My ex wife and I are negotiating a settlement, prefeably a shared custody which we feel is best for the children. Her father has taken over all negotiations and made several references to court action if I dont accept his tentative agreement. What is the law's position on the grandparent getting so invoklved in matters like this? (Texas)? Many thanks

Answer:

I cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of Texas as I am not licensed to practice law in that State. In my jurisdiction, intervention by grandparents is only appropriate if there is an issue with the parents. Assuming you are both willing and competent, he should not be involved.
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Nov 29
1999

Ask a Lawyer: Diability Insurance Money

Posted by Dads Divorce in settlement , Maintenance , Maintenance , insurance , income , IL , division , disability , Child Support , asset , Ask A Lawyer , alimony

Question:

Are payments from a private disability insurance considered as part of a settlement? I had to sell my practice due to disability. I receive a monthly payment from insurance for the rest of my life. Is my wife entitled to a portion of this income?

Answer:

It depends. Will your wife ask for alimony/maintenance? If so then the disability may come into play as to whether you are able to pay her maintenance. Otherwise, generally disability is not considered property for purposes of division of assets. The proceeds from the sale of your practice would be viewed differently though.
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