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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Ex-husband made medical decisions without informing me despite 50/50 conservatorship and divorce terms.

My divorce was finalized in December 2023, and I was served with temporary orders in September 2024. Today, I discovered my ex-husband made medical decisions, specifically vaccinating our children, without informing me. We have 50/50 conservatorship, and the temporary orders state that the children... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 13, 2025

Ordinarily, during a parent’s time of possession, that parent can independently make medical decisions for the child which do not require invasive procedures like surgery. So either parent can consent for a child to vaccinations during that parent’s time of possession.

The exception is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: Advice needed on contractor breach and arbitration in a fixed-price renovation contract in Florida.

I have a fixed-price construction contract in Florida for a $78K renovation. We signed it several months ago, and permits were just obtained three weeks ago. Now, the contractor demands an additional $22K due to increased subcontractor costs and refuses to proceed unless I agree, despite the... View More

Erik A. Perez
Erik A. Perez
answered on Mar 13, 2025

1. Does the contractor’s refusal to proceed at the fixed price constitute a material breach under Florida law? It may, as you mentioned the price is fixed. However, the contract may contain exclusions or exceptions. The terms of the contract would have to be reviewed.

2. What...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for New York on
Q: Can I terminate a California domestic partnership in New York?

I entered into a domestic partnership in California, but I now live in New York, and my partner lives in Maryland. It is a mutual decision to terminate the partnership. We've settled all property and assets, and there are no children involved. Can I terminate the California domestic... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2025

I understand that ending a domestic partnership can be a complex process, especially when it involves multiple states. In your case, you are seeking to terminate a California domestic partnership while residing in New York, and your partner lives in Maryland. While the specifics of the process may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New York on
Q: How does a judge finalize divorce without defendant's affirmation signature?

How does a judge finalize a divorce without the defendant signing the Affirmation of Defendant in an action for divorce? The defendant was dissatisfied with the stipulation of settlement as he sought legal fees from the plaintiff, but the defendant's attorney ignored this request, and the... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2025

I understand that you have concerns about the finalization of the divorce without the defendant’s affirmation signature, especially regarding the defendant’s dissatisfaction with the settlement and the request for legal fees. In New York, while the process of finalizing a divorce is generally... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Am I entitled to more than 50% of house sale proceeds after divorce?

I bought a house before I was married. Two years after purchasing, I got married, and four years later, we refinanced the house under both of our names. We have since divorced, and the divorce settlement only stated that I would occupy the house and be responsible for all costs associated with it... View More

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Mar 13, 2025

Unless you gave him a deed or the Judge vested him with an interest, he has no titled interest in house. Did your lawyer not tell you this? When you sell it, and some title company wants him to give you a deed or give him money, go somewhere else. Getting a deed of trust does not bestow... View More

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