Does a cancer diagnosis change the terms of a temporary order?
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Does a cancer diagnosis change the terms of a temporary order?
My divorce case has been on-going for over a year. My wife requested temporary orders be put in place. These orders stated that she would continue to live in the home, I would pay the mortgage as well as a support payment each month, and she had to allow showings and open houses to facilitate the sale of the marital home. She was recently diagnosed with cancer and has refused multiple showings of the house and denied any open house dates.
Asked on June 13, 2012 under Family Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If a party subject to a dissolution proceeding has been diagnosed with cancer, such a diagnosis could impact the court proceeding based upon the degree of the illness and the type of proceeding that is in the court system.
I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney with respect to the matter that you have written about for further advice.
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