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Is it legal to put a clause in divorce papers saying that I cannot have a man live with me and my kids unless we are married?

Your divorce agreement is a contract and the terms if the contract are  - …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

How do I petition a court to amend a divorce decree?

You must have a reasonable basis to amend the divorce decree (income loss, or …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If my ex-wife does not pay her debts which still have my name on them, could my new wife be held responsible or made to pay them off?

Generally speaking, the debts are your and not your new wife's but they can …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

I got a marriage license in one state but I got married in another, is my marriage legal?

I think that you are in a bit of a bind here.  You need …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If you are married and your husband has a child with another woman and he dies before the child is born, is his wife considered the child's stepmother?

I am so sorry for your loss.  Your status does not change becuase your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago