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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Custody Case | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I am currently at the beginning of a custody case. I have an 8 month old daughter. Her father and ... A: I really can't comment on what happened at the hearing. It seems like your attorney made some ... | |
| custody | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I left my husband 2 weeks ago. We're in the middle of a divorce and custody agreement when a week ... A: Unfortunately unless there is a custody order in place the only thing you can do is file for ... | |
| Wanting to leave KS | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I am currently married but unhappily. I have been given the opportunity to move out of state. The ... A: It would depend on the laws of the State of Kansas and whether you are in litigation or not. If ... | |
| Name Change Issue | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: My wife was born with a specific name, for example Darlene Smith. Going through foster care and an ... A: First time I have heard that one. I would suggest contacting the Social Security Administration and ... | |
| Inheritance | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: My dad died and left me some money, I bought a Harley for my husband and by the way we have been ... A: If the title is in your husband's name, you will have to ask the court to award you the bike in the ... | |
| marriage divorce | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: What are the main reasons for divorce in the United States? I know arranged marriages in India have ... A: No, you are too general. My experience with people in arranged marriages learn to love each other ... | |
| marriage divorce | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: What are the main reasons for divorce in the United States? I know arranged marriages in India have ... A: The people from India I have spoken to tell me that the divorce rate for marriages which were not ... | |
| looking for child support from DR to N.Y | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: i am a American citizen in 1996 i visit DR and then got married the following year with a Dominican ... A: You will need to ask a lawyer knowledgeable in International law whether the NY court has ... | |
| Tired of searching. | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I know divorce and breakups are important, but there is other problems, and all I can find is ... A: If he asks you to leave, you have to leave. Other than that, you may be risking a lawsuit for libel ... | |
| Grandparents KRS 405.021 | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are married with three children. Have been for 13 years. For 9 of those we lived in ... A: It is not a good idea to skip a court date. However, you are correct in that there is no grounds for ... | |
| Pre marital assets (home) | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: Robinson When I married almost a year ago, my now husband had been living with me for several ... A: Either he will have to leave voluntarily or you will have to get a court order to make him leave. He ... | |
| Can I move | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 16 yrs. old, live in Clinton County Pennsylvania. My parents are divorced and I currently live ... A: It would depend on what the custody order says. If there is no order, or your father doesn't care, ... | |
| Changes to parenting time, primary residence | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: My husband has an eight year old daughter (I'll call her Sara) and currently has joint legal and ... A: I can't predict how the court would rule on your case, however, if the mother objects to a change I ... | |
| alabama temporary custody | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: during a dark period in my life my sister went and got temporary custody of my son without my ... A: You can file a motion in the case to regain custody. Temporary custody does not mean shared custody. ... | |
| Went to court, agreed, now wont sign papers | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: My son was living with his father. Father passed away may this year, step mom tried for custody. We ... A: You should send the revocation letter by certified mail to her and the clerk of court. You should ... | |
| death benefits | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: i am 26 years old my father was killed in 1991 when i was 6 years old. I started receiving death ... A: The answer is yes, but the laws of your state will determine how far back you can claim...this is ... | |
| Divorce and social media sites | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: First off I am a third year student embarking on my dissertation article. I am writing about a lady ... A: I have not found any statistics which are based on the role social media or FB plays in adultery. ... | |
| Divorce and social media sites | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: First off I am a third year student embarking on my dissertation article. I am writing about a lady ... A: Social media, like Facebook, Avatar and Dating sites do offer some people another way to hide behind ... | |
| Unreimbursed Medical Expenses - NY | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: Is there a limit in New York as to how far back the custodial parent can go when requesting ... A: That is an interesting question. If there is a court order for you to pay medical expenses, she can ... | |
| divorce with veh and home joint accts | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get info for my sister who is divorced from her 1st and only husband. They will be ... A: The only option as far as the divorce goes is to file a motion for contempt because he has failed to ... | |
| Child Custody/Washington | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband recently went to court pro se to ask for a major modification of his parenting plan based ... A: Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. My guess is since you cut her pay, she wants you to pay. ... | |
| ex-husband question | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: My exhusband, has not been unattached since our divorce 4 years ago. He hooked up with a man and ... A: It is pretty common for the Court to put provisions in custody orders that there will be no ... | |
| WA stay at home mom divorce/child support | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been a stay at home mom for 6+ years. I have no degree, no real marketable skills. My husband ... A: Half of nothing is nothing. It sounds like whatever take home pay he receives would be largely spent ... | |
| Divorce settlement | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I was divorce six years ago and my ex-husband was ordered to pay medical bills, etc... for my ... A: The timing would depend on whether you ever got an order to pay the arrearages. When an order says ... | |
| Family | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I divorced in 1999 and he passed away in 2000 leaving our home our two daughters who ... A: I am sure that the sister who is paying all of the bills can assert a claim against the proceeds of ... | |
| guardianship of dependent adult | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a brother, aged 45, who is developmentally disabled. Our mother has guardianship ... A: I am assuming that your mother did not leave a will, if she did that determines who gets what. If ... | |
| guardianship of dependent adult | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a brother, aged 45, who is developmentally disabled. Our mother has guardianship ... A: You will need to file a motion in the guardianship to substitute the father as guardian. I am sure ... | |
| Contempt | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been awarded a shared parenting plan in cuyahoga county, Cleveland Ohio. In the ... A: This is contempt. Unfortunately, if you do not file a motion for contempt now, this behavior will ... | |
| marriage and divorce | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: As a divorce lawyer, how much divorce do you see with people who had arranged marriages? (These are ... A: Actually the answers are very simple. Arranged marriages are far more successful than romantic ones. ... | |
| custody | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: its Nicole my last post wasn't clear, by what i mean is my ex husband is disrespectful by the way he ... A: Unfortunately courts are not designed to make people be good parents. They can only regulate how ... | |
| child custody/ contempt | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: my name is Nicole I'm not sure where to start but my ex husband and i have 2 girls together he was ... A: I do not understand. If he is to have them every weekend, why would he be deciding what weekends to ... | |
| Child Visitation | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have just discovered that my Husband has been having an affair we are trying to come to an ... A: Sometimes you can convince a Judge that a "ramp up" period be employed where the child spends more ... | |
| My sisters marriage | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: My sister was married to a man 20 years ago. They were married appproximately 2 months. He ... A: There may be some free legal clinics in her area that would handle a no fault divorce at no charge. ... | |
| child custody | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a temporary timesharing agreement with my ex for our 3yr. old daughter buy it was temporary ... A: You need to ask a local lawyer about the local rules about this sort of thing. If the Order states ... | |
| Attorney Withdraw | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: In Florida, is there a specific procedure for an attorney before he/she withdraws? I have been ... A: Rarely do courts force an attorney to represent someone who won't or can't pay them. The procedure ... | |
| primary physical custody switch | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Have there been many cases where the primary physical custody switches every 2 year?? Is that a ... A: You will need to file a motion in the custody case to change custody. There has to be a change of ... | |
| Child Support | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: When my daughter was two i divorced my husband, at that time we agreed he would take her half the ... A: Child support is usually calculated on a worksheet that is based on income and amount of time with ... | |
| divorce and alimony | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been married for 16 yrs and haven't seen my husband in 14 yrs i want a divorce and i want to ... A: You can certainly get a divorce, but if you haven't heard from him in 14 years and don't know where ... | |
| I bought the home..before marriage.. | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I maybe filing for divorce. We have no children, only a house I financed & fixed up. We've been ... A: It may depend on whether her name is on the title or not. If it is, then you are entitled to some ... | |
| Child Support and Back Pay | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend gets child support taken out ever week from his pay for his twin daughters who will be ... A: You will have to ask a NY lawyer about what happens when the twins turn 21. My guess is that the ... | |
| Spousal Support before hearing | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently filed for joint custody with me being the domiciliary parent. She has also been diagnosed ... A: It depends on what the support guidelines require. If you are going to have to pay to her, normally ... | |
| Grounds for Property Award? | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband is seeing a lawyer to consider either legal separation or divorce. I've been fighting to ... A: There are always two different issues in any divorce. One is whether one spouse is entitled to ... | |
| Deliberate failure to serve - default divorce - perjury | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My wife has filed to enter our divorce into default on the grounds that there was no response to the ... A: If you want the divorce, I would not object. You can check the court file I assume to make sure the ... | |
| Child Custody | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half year old son whom I have raised on my own. His father is a dead beat who is ... A: (1) Given the record of this father you would stand a pretty good chance of having his parental ... | |
| divorce/ex spouse retirement | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I divorced about 7 years ago from a man who works for a large software company in Redmond (guess ... A: What you need to do is to contact his not to be named employer (Voldermort?) and ask who the ... | |
| Ex husband | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I separated in Feb. We have two boys aged 6 and 10. My ex has moved into a shared ... A: I suppose that having the father in your children's lives is the most important thing. I also ... | |
| Contempt of court for child support | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend is in the Washington County Detention Center in Tennessee and is being held on two ... A: I am sure that the Court is more concerned with him making the payments than keeping him in jail. ... | |
| Divorce Decree.... | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: This is a two part question based on my divorce in Colorado.... 1) As part of a divorce decree - ... A: As for #1, you will need to file a motion to enforce the judgment and for contempt. As for #2, I do ... | |
| Child Support | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: Let me start off by saying this is for California.... * In June of 2009 the court and our ... A: If you have tried three times and don't have any new information it does not look like there is ... | |
| re: my case | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: my name is Richard. I have a 3yr old daughter which i have filed paternity, and a time_sharing ... A: I cannot answer procedural questions. You will need to consult a local attorney for court procedure. ... | |
| not sure what to do?? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Robinson, I have a son that will be two years old next month. In regards to him, I have a few ... A: You would need to check with a local attorney but I believe that Indiana allows for termination of ... | |
| Child support | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Robinson, Complicated situation. North carolina. I am married with an 8 month old daughter, but my ... A: I assume the paternity test confirmed that the third party was the father. If the father is not ... | |
| Child support | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Robinson, Complicated situation. North carolina. I am married with an 8 month old daughter, but my ... A: First of all, if the real dad decides to contest his paternity, the fact you put your husband on the ... | |
| Infant custody | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old son, my husband and I are separated. He wants to take him for multiple ... A: Until you have a custody order in place, basically either parent has the right to physical custody ... | |
| Grounds for Divorce? | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have read that a sexless marriage is defined as "sex less than ten times a year." Is a sexless ... A: Each state would have statutes defining grounds for divorce. Every state that I know of has "no ... | |
| College Money | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend has been battling her ex for help with college tuition. She is only asking for $5000 ... A: I don't practice anymore, so I can't help in that way. I didn't practice in NY anyway. It sounds ... | |
| Child Support | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter, her mother and myself currently live in Arizona. We were never married, but I do pay ... A: Whether you were married or not makes no difference. The question is whether it is in the best ... | |
| Death wishes | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My mother married my stepfather 44 years ago. His firat wife died from complications from heart ... A: I would guess you could petition the court for a restraining order. You would need to consult a ... | |
| Step-parent visitation rights | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I was separated from my husband for a year and half before he passed away, at his time of death we ... A: Most states provide that anyone can petition for visitation if they can show it is in the best ... | |
| Foreign Schooling | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I have two sons, ages 5 and 7. They attend school here in California. Summer break ... A: I do not think it would be a violation of any truancy laws, the children would be in school. As I ... | |
| restraining order/custody | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I will try to be clear and straight to the point. My ex and I dated for 2 and a half years. We ... A: I think that you should have the attitude that the Court should enter whatever orders are necessary ... | |
| child custody | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: the child's mother was awarded visitation twice a month. the mother left Texas in November of last ... A: Most of the statutes I have seen which define abandonment talk in terms of years, not months. ... | |
| family support | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference between child support and family support? Is the family support taxable and ... A: Usually the two kinds of support are child support and spousal support. One is for the benefit of ... | |
| fair and ethical dealing | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: As a respondent to a divorce petition, it seemed logical to hire a former high profile (among their ... A: Familiarity does not mean weakness. I caution you about fighting every fight and being right at all ... | |
| UK residents and US famly law | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: The father of my children is a resident of the United Kingdom, has worked in the U.S. for the past ... A: He does have to comply with any court orders that has jurisdiction over him. My experience with ... | |
| fair and ethical dealing | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: As a respondent to a divorce petition, it seemed logical to hire a former high profile (among their ... A: It is better to get this on the table early before a lot of money is at stake. If you are keeping ... | |
| Children born during the marriage not husband's | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I actually have two issues. I am in the process of getting divorced pro se and have filed all my ... A: I can't answer these questions because they are technical in nature and that would be practicing ... | |
| voluntary dismissal form | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: a few very quick questions please: 1) I Googled "voluntary dismissal form" for CA and cannot find ... A: I didn't practice in California so I am not sure why their forms are not online. You can right a ... | |
| family law ..mortgage in BC | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Would you be able to answer a question pertaining to mortgages concerning the family home in British ... A: There are two ways to have your name put on the title, one is to have him issue a deed to you for an ... | |
| Privacy for Teen Living with Non-relatives. | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I know this may not be your forte but I was hoping you could help with an answer to my situation. ... A: No, this is not acceptable. Your behavior was not appropriate, as hers is not appropriate. However, ... | |
| FIling exceptions to Magistrate R&R | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: We had a hearing and the Magistrate issued her R&R, the other side filed exceptions to her report, ... A: I am not sure what type of proceeding you are involved in, but you can and should respond to their ... | |
| Child Support | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: My ex stopped paying child support several months ago because of loss of job. Since our divorce, my ... A: If he has had a substantial reduction in income since the last order was entered, he can petition ... | |
| Response to Custody modification order | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Response to Motion of change of Custody. On Thursday night in the mail was a letter along with the a ... A: The time to respond to motions is different in every state and sometimes in every county. Generally, ... | |
| Child Support Modification | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: James, In 2003 me and my ex-wife divorced and child support was set (Kentucky). It was a ... A: Since it has been 8 years since the last decree, she would be able to ask the court to review the ... | |
| family law (parents right) | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: my kids see there dad once a week for 5 hours. sometimes it would be every 2 weeks. he pick up the ... A: Unless he has a court order to have the kids, I would not let the kids go with him. You may need to ... | |
| Single mother in Iowa and sole custody | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a single (never married) mother to a 15 month old daughter. The biological father did sign a ... A: You should consider petitioning the court to terminate the father's paternal rights on the grounds ... | |
| help me please | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My name is Kiran I got marry to my cousin in DEC 2009 and came to USA from Pakistan on spouse visa ... A: I am not an expert on immigration law, but it is my understanding that a spousal green card is ... | |
| Event of simultaneous parental death | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: First off, I want to let you know I'm just doing research here. I'm having a bit of a hard time ... A: It all depends on the laws of the state of where the child lives. You need to research a specific ... | |
| my children | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Is it legal or binding if I write up a notarized letter stating who my children would go to upon my ... A: Let me repeat what I said. The "letter" has to comply with the laws regarding the establishment of a ... | |
| custody case | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: My wifes ex is attempting to get sole custody of the kids. They currently have joint and she is the ... A: I did not practice law in NY so I can't predict what procedures are applicable for hearings. It ... | |
| my children | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it legal or binding if I write up a notarized letter stating who my children would go to upon my ... A: If the letter complies with your state's guardianship laws you do not need a will. However, should ... | |
| property after divorce | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to divorce my husband. I have tried to talk to him about this but he does not want a ... A: It is impossible to answer your question, because the answer depends on a lot of variables. It ... | |
| custody case | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: My wifes ex is attempting to get sole custody of the kids. They currently have joint and she is the ... A: Generally, the Court has the authority to make whatever decisions are in the best interest of the ... | |
| child custody | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My wife is going to represent herself in a child custody case to try to retain custody. During ... A: The father's attorney would certainly have the opportunity to question the mother. I don't know what ... | |
| Subpena medical records for custody | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I am not and never was married to my young daughter's father.He is subpeoning my medical records ... A: You can object to his subpoena. Most of the time a doctor will refuse to provide the records because ... | |
| I have no idea what to do. | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: My youngest son's grandmother illegally took my children while I was living in her home. She did it ... A: I do not know what you mean by "illegally took my children" or "she illegally got papers to make it ... | |
| Abandonment? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out if I can file abandonment on my 7 year olds biological father. He has paid ... A: Most state statutes regarding termination of parental rights are not limited to non-payment of ... | |
| child support | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I was court ordered to pay child support to my ex husband because he had physical custody. I moved ... A: You will have to make a motion to strike any payments claimed due based on the circumstances you ... | |
| Divorce & UK Relocation - HELP!! | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a UK citizen, with a US Green Card, married since '97 to a US citizen (in good faith) with no ... A: I am sure there are free legal clinics that can help you with your divorce. You just need to look in ... | |
| Jurisdictional case | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I battled with Florida courts for several years to change my divorce/custody case jurisdiction to ... A: Boy, your timing could have been better. You need to talk to an expert in the Uniform Child Custody ... | |
| getting full custody question | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I live in Washington (not sure if the state matters) and my son's father and I were never married, ... A: If the father is agreeable, you can have a consent order drawn up giving you full custody and file ... | |
| interstate child support collection | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I live in MD. My ex-husband, Carl Siple, lives in NY. We have a 14 year old daughter together, ... A: It sounds like you are caught between two conflicting state laws. The only suggestion I have is to ... | |
| child support | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband has two children and when his divorce was final he had to pay child support for each of ... A: Technically the father should have gotten permission from the court and had the support order ... | |
| Visitation | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My fiance is in the middle of a paternity petition for his son. He has seen him a total of 2 days in ... A: I am not familiar with the laws of your state because I don't understand why he filed a paternity ... | |
| Stolen mental health records in family court | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My childrens father and I have been locked in a custody battle for 6 yrs now. He got custody based ... A: Are you saying he stole them out of an military file or a file you had lying around that he had ... | |
| What would happen if a father files for custody of a infant child | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: What would happen if a father files for custody of a infant child, and the mother is very uncivil ... A: Regarding how much visitation a father is entitled to, if the parents can co-parent and share the ... | |
| What would happen if a father files for custody of a infant child | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: What would happen if a father files for custody of a infant child, and the mother is very uncivil ... A: If the mother violates enough court orders the custody might be given to father, but that would be ... | |
| Legal ? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, Thank you for your time and help. I live in MS. While you may not be familiar with ... A: Technically if you are on the deed you have the right to possession. However, the police will not ... | |
| legal rights as a mother | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My sister has legal guardianship of my daughter.I had the understanding that upon reestablishing ... A: It depends on how your sister got guardianship. If it was a voluntary arrangement by you and your ... | |
| Child Support over paid and she wants back insurance premiums | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I was originally ordered to pay child support directly to my ex wife at the time of our divorce. The ... A: You have nothing to worry about. A judge will not give her a windfall which is completely offset by ... | |
| Birth/Death Certificate Name Changes-Missouri | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: When I was 17 years old, I found out that my presumptive father was not mine or my twin sister's ... A: I don't think his name on your birth certificate has any importance whatsoever except that you would ... | |
| Breach of Divorce Contract | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I brought my ex-husband back to court when he violated our divorce agreement. He stopped paying his ... A: As far as the procedural questions are concerned, I am not a NY lawyer and can't help you with that. ... | |
| Enforcing an Agreement and Paternal Rights | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson - As an AllExperts volunteer myself in my field, I thank you for your time. This ... A: You may have grounds for an emergency temporary custody order based upon the behavior of the mother. ... | |
| Paternity | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am being sued for child support for a child living in Germany. His mother went through the state ... A: I would insist that the paternity test be done locally. She would not have to be present in court, ... | |
| Dual state custody | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I live in Oregon, and have a shared parenting custody order with my son's father. I want to file for ... A: If the current order was entered in Oregon, you could file your petition there. If the father ... | |
| guardianship | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: my wife and I live in South Dakota and have a question about guardianship. Currenty, her two minor ... A: I don't know where you live, and the best resource to find a lawyer is in a reference book called ... | |
| Uncontested Divorce | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson. Than you in advance for your time and consideration. My husband and I have only been ... A: I am not licensed to practice law in NY so I can't tell you specifically what to do. Generally, all ... | |
| amending petition | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i live in maryland and filed for divorce in nov but didnt ask for alimony.circumstances have changed ... A: I am not licensed to practice in Maryland and can't tell you specifically what to do. Generally, you ... | |
| Child custody/support | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a 15 year old daughter with his ex girlfriend. To make a long story short, she makes ... A: You can always write a letter to the court including the caption information and tell the court your ... | |
| child support question | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Im the mother of 2, soon to be 3 (currently two months pregnant). The father of my second chilld ... A: The only thing the Court can do is assume that he can make minimum wage. If you have no evidence ... | |
| Child Support law case | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: For my history/social studies class, we are researching a supreme court case assigned to us. My ... A: Anytime a defendant may be put in jail creates the right to a court appointed lawyer, even though ... | |
| my ex wife took our 3 children to mexico and refuses to share custody or let me speak to them? | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Im a us citizen so are my 3 children ages 3, 4 and 6. My wife is not a citizen and was in the us ... A: Basically you can bring an action in the US for custody/visitation, but it is difficult to get ... | |
| Who decides what school for my son | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been divorced for 10 years & we have a 12 year old son. We had a drama-free divorce (even ... A: Generally it depends on the wording of the custody order. When parents have primary custody states ... | |
| Modification of Child Support (Indiana) | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Both respondent & petitioner(myself) were ordered to complete a "Children Cope with Divorce" ... A: If the written transcript has the part of the order about no modifications until he complies with ... | |
| Seperation and Divorce | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: By best friend is currently married, but separated. He is trying pursue a divorce, but can not find ... A: He needs to consult a lawyer about which state to bring his divorce. If the wife ever lived in ... | |
| Right of First Refusal | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My husband has Primary Custody of his two children.(10 and 7 yrs old) The mom, she gets them ... A: You would have to file a motion to that effect in the custody case with the court. I highly ... | |
| Notice to Vacate a Default | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: On Nov 29th I serve my ex-wife. By December the 21th I file a default with the clerk of court for ... A: I can't answer procedural questions because that is peculiar to the county you are in and I am not ... | |
| New born and custody | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter had a baby 5 days ago, i am worried about custody issues with the father of the child. ... A: If there is no custody order in place, he has as much right to the custody of the child as the ... | |
| child support law (ohio) | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old son who I initially had temp custody of while separated and waiting on the ... A: Usually child support is calculated based upon the gross incomes of the parents. What you and the ... | |
| Visitation Contemp | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My daughter will be 15 in May, she has decided that she does not want to go to her Dad's this ... A: She is probably old enough to decide, but if she doesn't want to be around him you will need to file ... | |
| Visitation Contemp | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My daughter will be 15 in May, she has decided that she does not want to go to her Dad's this ... A: It would depend on who is responsible for taking her. If he is picking her up, you could not be held ... | |
| divorce | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: How do the courts come up with the amount you will pay in alimony & duration of alimony? Typically ... A: The courts look at a number of factors, principally (1)available income/disparity of income, (2) ... | |
| How can I enforce my x-wife to participate in custody suite overseas after she has been served in NC? | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: My x-wife is avoiding a custody case in India that she herself initiated 3 years ago. She left the ... A: I am not an expert in international law, but if the US treaty recognizes orders of the Indian courts ... | |
| Contempt of Court | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a question - my husband and I split about 10 weeks ago. I had an order of protection on him ... A: If the judge has entered an order that you can't go home, you would be in contempt of the order. In ... | |
| Our daughter | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Ok the problem we are having is with my mom who is trying to get custody of our child just because ... A: Most states have provisions allowing third parties to ask for visitation (non-parties). Usually they ... | |
| Tax law and split custody | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Oklahoma. My daughters Father and I have split custody everything is 50/50. We are supposed ... A: Technically you will need to have the custody amended to be able to claim the exemption/deduction. ... | |
| Minors & Contracts | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: My question involves minors and disaffirming a real estate contract. Our great uncle was a minor ... A: Whatever the Statute of Limitations, it has long run. The longest statute of limitations I am aware ... | |
| child support | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: "Is it difficult to change the amount of money given for child support based on a change of ... A: Whenever the custodial parent has a loss of income or the noncustodial parent has an increase in ... | |
| preventing move with children | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: My question is, can you offer any advice in preventing an ex from moving 300 miles away with the ... A: It depends on the practices of the courts in the area which they live. It is a valid argument that ... | |
| violating an order to show cause | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughters father was directed with an order to show cause(for violating custody and visitation) ... A: You would need the NY court (I assume that is the Court that has jurisdiction on custody) order the ... | |
| Problems with Mother | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: 2010 of this year and this is my second child. When I had my son in 2001 and in recovery from ... A: If the father is a good parent, why would you appoint your bipolar mother as guardian of the child? ... | |
| spousal and child support as well as insurance | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband left me several months ago and hasn't helped pay much. I have to fight to get him to pay ... A: You probably need to ask a local attorney these questions because every state is different. You can ... | |
| California Child Support Order | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a non-custodial parent from California with 0 visitation because I live in Asia and have never ... A: I think that you are on the "horns of the dilemma", which is that you are entitled to a reduction ... | |
| Custody modification | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, Are you still practicing law and if not, can you refer me to a good family law ... A: That would depend on where you live. I am retired and used to practice in North Carolina. There is a ... | |
| Divorce - custody- contempt | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My son's ex is refusing to pay her half of court order expenses. She also refuses to tell him the ... A: Ah, the travails of the mother-in-law. You would need to bring a motion for contempt for the medical ... | |
| How difficult is it for a man to get custody of his baby | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: How difficult is it for a man to get custody of his baby daughter as a result of a one-night stand, ... A: It would be very rare for a father to get custody of an infant. The mother would have to neglect the ... | |
| Change of Venue in FL | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: In 2007, the judge that presided over my husband's custody trial (change in custody request and ... A: Just because the judge knows one of the litigants is not automatic grounds for bias. If this is the ... | |
| can he tether us to him? | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My soon to be ex husband had originally agreed to allow me and our 3 kids to move back to our ... A: If you have not separated yet, you can just leave and go back to Indiana. When you get there, file a ... | |
| Insurance | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced non-custodial father of 3 living in NJ, my PSA reads,"the children's medical ... A: From what you describe, the Consent Order would not give them the right to take the kids as ... | |
| wanting to relocate to Washington from Ohio | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My husband & I want to relocate to Washington State, I am the custodial parent of my 12 & 15 year ... A: You have a couple of options, depending on the wording of your custody order. If there is nothing in ... | |
| Derogatory statments to other parent in front of children | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: What wpuld be the best course of action to take against my husbands ex who on numerous occassions ... A: I was under the impression that she had said these things in your presence. You can testify about ... | |
| Babysitter Definition | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend is divorced with a small child. In her divorce decree, there is a section which says ... A: I think the court would look at the definition of a "babysitter" as someone who cares for the child ... | |
| divorse | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I am considering divorcing my wife. Our marriage happen just over a year. Both of us think we should ... A: If she was married before and never divorced, you could get your marriage annulled fairly quickly. ... | |
| Custody | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: What documents do I need to bring to an initial custody hearing. My daughter is 4 and I've had ... A: Every jurisdiction (county) is different. I highly recommend that you get a lawyer for this. Most ... | |
| establishing paternity | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: My son is 16 years old when he was 9 my husband took him for a DNA test. Which revealed that he was ... A: First, your husband is the father until proven otherwise. You would have to file a petition to ... | |
| visitation laws | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My twins girls are 7 1/2 years old. Their father is an "ex"heroine addict and spent 2 years in jail ... A: A judge will occasionally talk to a child but it only happens if the judge is known for that sort of ... | |
| QDRO | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I had went through divorce which became final approximately 5 years ago. Her lawyer was assigned the ... A: Usually judgments have a Statute of Limitations of 10 years. If the order gave her some of your ... | |
| Custody | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My sons father and I have never been married but we are parenting our wonderful son together. My son ... A: This is a tough one, particularly because of the travel involved. The best for the child would be ... | |
| legal divorce papers | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently found out my ex husband had passed away,..well I didn't think we were divorced because I ... A: I suppose that if the paperwork was forged, you can have the divorce voided, if that is what you ... | |
| child visitation out of state | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have relocated from Connecticut with my daughter in 2008. she is now 12 going on 13 and she has ... A: The only option would be to file a new custody action in NC. He would have to file a response and ... | |
| child visitation out of state | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have relocated from Connecticut with my daughter in 2008. she is now 12 going on 13 and she has ... A: What you probably need to do is have the custody case transferred to NC (if it hasn't already been ... | |
| Breach of Marital Settlement Agreement (MD) | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: My MSA was incorporated into the divorce decree (not merged). One article permitted ex to live in ... A: Breach of contract is not the same thing as fraud. The Statute of Limitations applies to breach of ... | |
| Move Away Custody | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I tried to settle with my son's father about custody out of court and it's not working so well. But ... A: It would depend on whether the father was deployed and his duty station, etc. If it is long distance ... | |
| What happens if a mother/courts cannot locate the father no | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: What happens if a mother/courts cannot locate the father no custodial parent due to an inadequate or ... A: The question assumes that the father can be found. If a father can be found and served with a ... | |
| Health insurance | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: my divorce agreement states that I provide health ins for my son, but recently I have become ... A: The problem is that you are in violation of the court order. In order for the court to find you in ... | |
| Custody | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Would splitting equal time between both parents with our 2-year-old daughter(one week with me, one ... A: Young children actually do better on a split custody than older children. Children in school learn ... | |
| step parent adoption | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about step parent adoption. My son and I are US citizens. I was able to track down ... A: The action is called a petition to terminate parental rights. Most states have statutes allowing ... | |
| relocation | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend divorced 2 years ago. The family advocates advised that primary residence of her son ... A: The answer is probably not, but it depends on many things, such as the age of the children, the need ... | |
| Re-Posting Question | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, I submitted a question on 8/31/10. Your response was " I have already answered this ... A: You have a good point on the paternity test petition. That issue was decided when the ... | |
| Custody and Consent | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My fiance was taken to court by he ex girlfriend for child support. He has been making his monthly ... A: It depends on whether there was any prohibition of taking the child out of the State in either the ... | |
| Family Support/Mediation | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: So, I apologize in advance for this very long-winded paragraph! My ex-wife and I went through ... A: You need to file a motion to modify child support/alimony based on a change in circumstances (the ... | |
| Name Change/IRS Tax Filing | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been divorced since 1999. My ex is remarried and live with my children in Wisconsin. I live ... A: Your children could not be adopted unless your parental rights were terminated. You should have ... | |
| Separation Agreement | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: As part of our separation agreement my ex-wife is supposed to pay me $500 per month as an ... A: If it is in a court order, I think it would be 10 years. If not, it would be three years. However, a ... | |
| Child custody moving back to Germany for good from North Carolina | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: maybe someone here can help. I have a friend her name is Susan. She is a German citizen holding a ... A: I don't believe that Immigration would ask her any questions...I am not an immigration attorney, but ... | |
| Divorce in MS | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My wife filed for divorce recently. I cannot find how long (in Mississippi) that I have to file a ... A: I did not practice in Mississippi, but most jurisdictions give 20 or 30 days to respond from the ... | |
| Out of state child custody | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I live in the state of Pa. I and my now ex lived here when we were married & divorced. Custody of ... A: If the original order specifies that he will have visitation in PA, then you can refuse to let them ... | |
| what do I do? | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: i need to no what at papers I am needing. My daughter just moved in with her father i have our son ... A: I assume since you said "back child support" that there is a custody order with child support ... | |
| child sixteen years old | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: My nephew comes to stay with his father here in pa during the summer , his mother lives in florida ... A: It would be best if the father petitions the PA court for custody... no, if there is no custody ... | |
| Relocating from Louisiana | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12-1/2 year old from a former marriage, and must relocate to Michigan for school, work, ... A: This depends on State law and your custody order. If the order doesn't say anything about moving out ... | |
| Texas - right of first refusal violations | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I live in Texas ans my ex and I have an Agreed Order regarding possession and custody of our son. ... A: You will have to bring a motion for contempt. This is an expensive decision, and if you sincerely ... | |
| relocation | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: my question is do i have to have his permission or the courts? Am i allowed to move? A: I believe it depends on your custody order. If it doesn't prohibit you from leaving the State, you ... | |
| Releasing of Medical Records | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My friend's ex is claiming to be four months pregnant with his child; however, the only evidence of ... A: Unless the patient consents, it is a Federal crime for a doctor to release medical records to a ... | |
| interstate child support arrearages dispute | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: In 1994 I was divorced in GA and orderd to pay child support.I got behind on payments when In 1995 I ... A: I am afraid that you have a problem. Tenn has no jurisdiction to change a GA order unless the mother ... | |
| Sharing of my Keogh Account in Divorce?? | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm in Tennessee and fixing to go thru a divorce. My husband has a 401K with the state. I work for ... A: That is the law. Since you received a tax deferred benefit during the marriage, that is an asset of ... | |
| Visitation | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My ex has his son every other weekends Friday-Sunday and every Wednesday evening. He works ... A: What does your custody order say about transportation? If you aren't ordered to transport him, you ... | |
| Custody | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My question relates to child custody laws in SOUTH AFRICA. My fiance is divorced from his ex wife. ... A: If the grandparents surrender custody, then either parent may petition for custody. You can petition ... | |
| timesharing / motion to dismiss petition | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a child (3 yrs old) from a previous non-marital relationship and need to establish a ... A: As I am not licensed to practice law in Fla. I can't give you legal advice about procedures, etc. ... | |
| Child Support Problem | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in San Francisco California. I am currently Divorced from my ex wife who lives in Madera ... A: As I am not licensed to practice law in the State of California, I can't answer procedural ... | |
| Out of state move | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I want to move from PA to TN with my 14 year old son. I've been seeing a man who lives in TN. I ... A: It depends on what your son wants. He is old enough to have a vote. If he wants to move to Tenn with ... | |
| child support taken out of my check | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: our search - im a mother that pays child support i found out my daughter,the father and the wife ... A: If there has been a change of circumstances from the entry of the support order, you can move for ... | |
| traveling to Mexico for vacation with my children | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Last week my husband and I separated. I live in the house with our two children. I was going to file ... A: I am not familiar with current INS requirements for one parent traveling with children. I have heard ... | |
| custody | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have tried to research this online but am not getting anywhere. I am Austrian and divorcing an ... A: The problem is getting out of the country with the children. Immigration is very sensitive to this ... | |
| School changes | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My son who is almost 14 wants to change school districts and go to school in my area instead of his ... A: If your son keeps changing his mind at the last minute, there is not much you can do. Otherwise, you ... | |
| Moving Oversease - Will I lose Custody? | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: It would be a dream come true to be able to teach at a school overseas. In fact, my ex's ... A: There is a strong presumption that children should stay in the USA, especially in your situation ... | |
| custody,change a judge corrupted | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: 1.how I can change a judge corupted? 2.we have a order for shared custody but I didn't receive ... A: Due to the fact that I am not familiar with your case I can't give an opinion as to why a judge ... | |
| child support | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently have been through a nasty divorce and child support battle for 6 months. I was awarded ... A: I don't understand why he wasn't ordered to pay child support. If the order says he is not required ... | |
| Divorcing someone who is MISSING | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Long story short, I had to leave my husband due to his addictions and endangerment. I took with me ... A: Generally you can serve someone that can't be located by publishing a legal notice in the newspaper ... | |
| Abandonment | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: "Thank you so much for your time! I was married in 2002 and we have two children together. In the ... A: You can sue for divorce wherever you are. You have to publish notice of the divorce action in the ... | |
| Non biological parents rights | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My uncle and his former girlfriend (never married) have a 12 year old son that has been in my ... A: I am not familiar with the Civil Law of LA. In most states, you would have to seek a termination of ... | |
| visitation rights out of state for non- custodial parent | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I reside in CA and my kis in PR. I went to court in PR for custody and rights to see and talk to my ... A: Normally, the proper place for a case to be handled is the State of their primary residence. That ... | |
| Life ins. during divorce | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are in the process of divorce (I just filed but he has not yet been served). He is ... A: I would not say that you couldn't do it, but the cash value of the policy will be included in the ... | |
| My son wants to come live with me to better himself | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I was divorced 9 years ago and my ex husband has physical custody. I am court ordered to pay child ... A: If the father consents, you don't need to do anything. You would need to get his consent in writing. ... | |
| Attorney fees | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been married to my husband for 18 years. We have one child together (15 years old). I worked ... A: Awarding attorney's fees is up to the court. At best, it is a hit or miss proposition, and many ... | |
| Child abandonment | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old was being sexually abused by his father, he was never convicted. He has not paid child ... A: There are two different issues here, (1) child support and (2) parental rights. If you cancel his ... | |
| moving with kids | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My fiance lives in New York with 2 kids. There dad lives there also. I am in Arizona. She wants ... A: That depends on the standard operating procedure in NY. If you can show that it is in the children's ... | |
| intent to move out of state with child | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My question for you is...I'm the custodial parent of my minor child i had with my ex he's 8 years of ... A: What I recommend is that you file a petition to move and find him in contempt of court. You will ... | |
| What do you advice an American mother | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: What do you advice an American mother, who was served with divorce papers from Belgium? Her husband ... A: If the father came to the US, a US court can order him to pay support. I do not know if a US court ... | |
| constructive service | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: please explain process of constructive service so I can understand. I understand wherebouts of ... A: This all depends on the rules of civil procedure of the courts in the state in which you reside. ... | |
| My rights as a parent | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 sons ages 15 and 13, ive been out of there lives physically for about 5 years or so. I ... A: You have the right to have visitation with your children. The rule of thumb on whether a judge will ... | |
| trial separation and leaving state w/kids | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom of 3 kids. We currently live in missouri. My husband and I had agreed to ... A: There is no law that would prevent you from moving out to Indiana. Once you get there, you will need ... | |
| masters degree child support | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: We are paying on my husbands daughters college at this point. We have not had contact, her choice, ... A: I don't know specifically about Iowa, but only a couple of states would aware support past the age ... | |
| Continue from | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Continue from http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=920&expID=70752&qID=4789495 Can the ... A: If there is service on the defendant, and the mother and child are in the judge's jurisdiction, yes ... | |
| Continue from | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Continue from http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=920&expID=70752&qID=4789495 Can the ... A: The issue is whether he gets served with the petition by means that are recognized by the US courts. ... | |
| family law ? | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: my significant other and i were together for25yrs. most everyone thinks we are married. we have ... A: Sounds like you have a couple of avenues to pursue. First would be a constructive trust where you ... | |
| rephrase question | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My father passed away 2 years ago this month. He was cremated in Georgia, burial in Wisconsin and ... A: It is difficult to answer the question if you don't know what you signed. If it was a consent to ... | |
| child support modification | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a child out of wed-lock that i am currently paying court ordered child support for. the ... A: All of the options I know of would require a lawyer to handle for you. You could file a petition to ... | |
| Custody of a Minor | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: To start I will let you know that my family lives in Georgia. I go to a boarding school in TN. I am ... A: I assume your parents would not consent to this, so it would be difficult to have someone named your ... | |
| How to get a divorce here in the USA? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Can my boyfriend (who is an illegal immigrant) get divorced here in the usa if his wife is in ... A: The only way he could get a divorce in the US is if he could get service on his wife in the US. In ... | |
| Back child support and taxes | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: This is a situation that my brother finds himself in and since he has no computer, I offered to see ... A: He could ask a CPA, certainly. Just because the mother took the deduction doesn't prevent him from ... | |
| Step Parent Rights and Adoption | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My husband has had custody of my stepson for 5 years. We have been married for 4 1/2 of those years. ... A: He could ask that the mother's rights be terminated and then you could adopt him. If the mother ... | |
| settlement with the father out of court | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Would you as a lawyer advice a women to try and come up with a child support settlement with the ... A: It is always better to settle out of court, both parties are more likely to comply with the terms of ... | |
| Laws on taking children out of the country without the permisson of both legal gaurdians. | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: In the last few weeks his ex-wife has taken his three daughters out of the country without his ... A: If they have already left, it will be difficult to get them returned. You would first have to get ... | |
| Divorce | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: This maybe a stretch but I'm desperate. My wife has moved out and has taken our 2 boys. She is on ... A: Abandonment is certainly a breach of the marriage vows, however, would not have any relevance in a ... | |
| Financial Affidavit: No supporting documents | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am required to submit a financial affidavit and mandatory disclosure. My problem is that I have ... A: I don't know what the Court would do. The Court would not penalize you for not filing returns, but ... | |
| questions about child support and custody issues | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: To make a long story short, I recently found out that I apparently have no parental rights for my ... A: I can't give you answers about procedure, I do not have a license to practice law in WVa. You would ... | |
| Confused about my upcoming divorce | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have several questions I'm hoping you can clarify or advise me on. I've been seperated from my ... A: (1) Under the circumstances, I do not believe you abandoned your husband. (2) You could petition to ... | |
| biological parents return | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: a baby girl was adopted when she was few days old. she always knew she was adopted, after 15 years ... A: Since the child is 15 the Court would likely give a lot of weight to her desires. As far as the ... | |
| Counter-Petition to Modification to Time-Sharing Schedule | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: State of FL. I filed a supplemental petition to modify time-sharing / parenting plan and attached ... A: If he has not filled a visitation schedule, it is possible that the Judge will not consider his ... | |
| 50/50 custody and when other parent is not available | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My ex and I have 50/50 custody with our child. My ex has a live in girlfriend and has left our ... A: You need to file a motion for contempt with the court. It is best if you consult a local attorney ... | |
| divorce settlement | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My ex husband is supposed to be paying a monthly fee til 2011 he only made 4 payments and stopped ... A: I am not sure how it works in California, but usually settlements are not court orders unless they ... | |
| Follow Up to Received Email | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I believe you have me mistaken with another poster. I have only used AllExperts three times since ... A: You have to reside in the county where you file for divorce. Evidence of residence is driver's ... | |
| biological parents return | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: a baby girl was adopted when she was few days old. she always knew she was adopted, after 15 years ... A: If the father can prove his paternity, he might get some visitation, but it is highly unlikely that ... | |
| Family Abandonment | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend of 8 years and I had a fight one night and I called the law. They took him to jail and ... A: It depends on which state you live in. Some states allow for division of debts if you had a common ... | |
| Family Law - Spouse Family Interference | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am in the 18th month of a Dissolution. My wife has the house and all personal and joint assets. ... A: I don't think Legal Aid is available for divorces and property division. It depends on what you are ... | |
| visitation | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: If the father is diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and on disability, how can this affect granted ... A: Anything that was a threat to the safety and well-being of the child. Bi-polars can be violent, or ... | |
| visitation | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: If the father is diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and on disability, how can this affect granted ... A: You would have to show that the disorder was a threat to the health and safety of the child. Being ... | |
| Police backrounnd | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: What is the easiest way to get a print out of my criminal history? A: You have to go to the courthouse where you live or were arrested. The Clerk of Criminal Court will ... | |
| ex-husbands girlfriend | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i wrote earlier maybe i should have worded differtly.does my ex-husbands girlfriend have the right ... A: It depends on what it is you don't want him doing. If it is something that is life or health ... | |
| division of property | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I've been separated from my wife for 6 yrs. not legally, just apart. when we split, i left my ... A: These are technical questions that depend on the laws of your state. Generally, an inheritance ... | |
| arrears | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PAPERS DO I NEED TO FILE TO GO TO COURT TO FIGHT THE ARREARS ANSWER: Dear ... A: You could file an affidavit with affidavits of witnesses that would testify that she lived with you. ... | |
| divorce and previous debts | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: if two people already divorced still own property together (mortgage and deed have both names of ... A: Interesting question. Some states have laws that make spouses responsible for the debts of their ... | |
| arrears | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PAPERS DO I NEED TO FILE TO GO TO COURT TO FIGHT THE ARREARS A: Your question is too vague to be specific. What arrears are you referring to? Did you pay directly ... | |
| Child custody options for military parents? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My former husband and I finalized our divorce March of 2009. It was uncontested with children and ... A: First I will tell you that if one person does not want to cooperate, alternative dispute resolution ... | |
| Different Types of Custody | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Florida. According to my final judgment (2006), I was awarded primary custodial and residential ... A: I am not a Florida lawyer so I can't give you advice about what your order means. For all practical ... | |
| divorce, emancipation | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am currently 15 years old. My parents have been divorced for 10 years, separated for a bit longer. ... A: Interesting idea, yes you can be emancipated...however, your father is under a court order to return ... | |
| Visitation with 3 kids and boyfriend | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for 6 months. She recently filed for divorce in Louisiana and ... A: The father can always file any motion he wants, and it depends on how conservative the courts are ... | |
| US verus Turkish wedding | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a US citizen marrying a Turkish citizen. We both live in Canada currently, but plan to move to ... A: You would need to check with an international law attorney. I am not familiar with the laws of ... | |
| Do I have to take child more? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My ex has just filed a petition to modify our parenting plan & other relief. Our final judgment has ... A: If you are not able to take the child another four days a month, then that is not unreasonable. I ... | |
| Child Support Case | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: After 14 months, we finally got the father of my child served with child support papers and our ... A: The proper place for the action is in Florida. You may succeed in Maryland since he was residing ... | |
| childcare in divorce | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if there were of any laws or anything that could aid me in my research thanks! A: This sounds like a peculiar questions to me. Most psychologists and counselors recommend that ... | |
| Contempt of Court | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I filed for divorce November 2007. My complaint was that my wife had abandoned me with the house ... A: As I understand it, you are talking about two different issues. The first has to do with your ... | |
| legal guardianship to adoption | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have been asked to take over the parental responsibility of a young mother's four year ... A: If you want this child to be your child, you will need to file an adoption petition. You will need ... | |
| My Mom. | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm not really sure if you can help me at all but i really hope you can. Well first of all, I'm ... A: I suppose you could call child protective services if she is neglecting you. That would at least get ... | |
| child custody | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: This is a long story. I have a son who is six years old. Will be seven next month. Almost two years ... A: If you had custody and voluntarily gave up custody two years ago, I would think that it would be ... | |
| lying on a financial affidavit | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: If your soon to be ex-wife files a temporary order for child support and blantantly lies about her ... A: Sometimes people "estimate" what they would have as expenses if they could live on their own. It is ... | |
| refusal of visitation during a divorce | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am in the middle of a divorce, we are already legally separated but we haven't been to court to ... A: If you have attorneys then you need to follow their advice. If you don't like the attorneys, you ... | |
| notarized statements | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: We have an old friend who 14ish years ago told us that his wife brother had sexually abused her and ... A: Evidence rules differ from State to State. Generally, a letter by itself would not be able to be ... | |
| Divorce and seperation | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have been seperated since July of 2008. We moved across country to a house that was to ... A: I am not familiar with Canadian law so you will have to ask a Canadian attorney. As I understand the ... | |
| Custody and support in MD | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I've recently separated from my bf of 3 years and we have a 15 mo old daughter. He has been known to ... A: You would need to file for sole custody, I would expect that you would win. You would need to show ... | |
| Dependents | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: After two+ years of divorce, I am encouraged to look into the possibility of having 1 of my 2 ... A: Generally the tax dependency goes to the parent who has the children the majority of the time. ... | |
| Divorce under italian law | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been married to an Italian man for 4 years now and have recently got an Italian citizenship. ... A: I am in the USA and am not familiar with Italian divorce requirements. Basically most countries ... | |
| back support | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I am currently married to one of the men who could be my son's father. The other person after 12 ... A: If I remember correctly, SC has some ruling that even though a DNA test shows the husband is not the ... | |
| Child Custody | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Me and my 1 year old daughter live in Florida. Her father and I were never married and met in ... A: It would be unlikely that a judge would require you to pay for the expense of visitation or require ... | |
| relocation of a minor w/ permission | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I told my daughters father back in july that i would be moving to texas (cureently in pa)sometime ... A: If you are talking about criminal actions, a parent can't be charged with kidnapping their own child ... | |
| Child Custody | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My son has been stationed in Japan for the past 4 years. He recently married a Japanese citizen ... A: You would have to ask an immigration attorney for this question. The wife and children will have to ... | |
| CHILD SUPPORT | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am not receiving my child support payments. I am ordered around 700.00/MO plus arrearages. How ... A: There are several steps which need to happen before a license will be suspended. I don't know which ... | |
| GA Custody | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: March 2008, I tried to get custody of my then 12 yr old son because he was being neglegted and his ... A: I can't tell you how to fill out the form, that would be practicing law in GA which I am not ... | |
| questions about child support and custody issues | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: To make a long story short, I recently found out that I apparently have no parental rights for my ... A: Unless you were named as a defendant in a termination of parental rights suit, you still have rights ... | |
| Interstate child support. | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My ex moved with our son 4 years ago out of state, with out my consent. At the time my name was not ... A: Most courts base child support on gross income. However, you can ask the court to deviate from the ... | |
| Military move away CA | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a father of the cutest little 5yr old boy. His mother and I got divorced when he was one. (I ... A: The question is always what is in the best interest of the child. If it would be against the child's ... | |
| Petition to take child out of country | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm from South America and most of my family lives there. I got divorced when my son was 4 and his ... A: There is no form that I know of. You will have to file a motion with the court to allow you to take ... | |
| Dividing debts and assests | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are trying to settle things as best we can before meeting with a professional. So far ... A: That is silly. If the 20k debt car is worth 100k, and the 12k debt car was worth 12k, you can see ... | |
| Divorce while active duty military | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is currently serving in Iraq ... A: It would appear that his wife is going to ride this horse as long as she can. Only she can file the ... | |
| Greedy Ex WIFE | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, I am a Navy LT (O-3) have been divorced for two years (FLORIDA), have two kids 11 & 6. ... A: Usually the percentage is based upon how much time you spend with the children and relative incomes. ... | |
| Marriage abandonment and infidelity | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: A very good friend of mine is facing some issues with his 3 year long marriage. His wife accepted ... A: I would think that the options are reconciliation or divorce. He is the one at fault, since he chose ... | |
| Moving to NY form Florida | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My niece asked me to draft an agreement already discussed by her and her ex-husband in regards to ... A: You don't have to file it. All it has to state is that the father consents to the move. If the ... | |
| step mother of a two year old | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i am the step mother of a 2 years old. my husband has sole physical custody and joint legal custody ... A: Technically, you do not have the same rights as your husband. If the custody order gives the mother ... | |
| family law in USA | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Just want to know why my sister together with my niece need to separate with my brother in law. ... A: Asking about family law is like asking me to explain life. In North Carolina, if people want to ... | |
| family/ international laws/risks | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old legal U.S. Citizen with a child. My boyfriend is a legal Italian citizen. We are ... A: I had an aunt who lived for years in Italy. Somethings that you need to know about that culture is ... | |
| child support | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions to ask about contemptive court issues. 1. If the father is required to carry ... A: The term is "contempt of court". The classic definition of the term is when a party does not comply ... | |
| Wanting to move to the UK. | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am divorced with children with primary physical custody. Their father lives in Arizona as do we. I ... A: You need to talk to an Arizona family lawyer. It depends on Arizona law and your custody order. Some ... | |
| Granparent Visitation Trial in NY | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a trial scheduled in November in a grandparent visitation case. I am the grandparent and ... A: I am not licensed to practice law anymore and cannot give you legal advice. All of these questions ... | |
| child support; abandonment divorce | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a now single mother of three girls 9,13,16. Their father lost several jobs indirectly due to ... A: On of the more frustrating things I had to deal with as a lawyer were dead beat parents. ... | |
| joint physical custody | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have joint physical custody of my 3 sons. We live in iowa. My Ex wife has recently re married. He ... A: Unfortunately you can not control how the child support is spent. If the mother is not caring for ... | |
| Marital Settlement Agreement | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I am required to sell my home as part of a marital settlement agreement executed in 2005. The ... A: Some states have statutes which would allow a sale by petition for partition. This is available for ... | |
| Transfer of existing case to another state | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I filed for divorce last year in November of 08 in St Lucie County Fl. At the time my spouse and I ... A: It depends on whether you have had "minimum contacts" with NJ. Under the constitution, a defendant ... | |
| child support | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My second wife receives social security for her 2 daughters from her first marriage. Her first ... A: Your wife's income is not included in your support calculation. You would have to talk to the clerk ... | |
| child support | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am writing for my son who has been in a contested divorce for almost 3 years in Florida. In a ... A: I have heard of this kind of thing happening, but I have not had any experience in solving this kind ... | |
| supplemental petition for modification of child support palm beach county florida | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a divorce in early 2007 after being married for 13 years. During the mediation for the divorce ... A: You can move to modify the child support anytime there has been a change in circumstances. The ... | |
| Custody agreement | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I was never married to my daughters father who moved to another state. I've looked under ... A: I am not sure what you want. If you were never married, you do not need a divorce. If you want to ... | |
| divorce | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: If I leave the home with my two children, will that be considered abandonment in florida state? A: It depends. Technically it would be abandonment of your husband, but there are ways around that. For ... | |
| Violations of Temporary Orders | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Please Help!! I am in a heated custody battle with my soon-to-be-ex. Temporary orders were signed ... A: Your son would probably not be able to testify, so you will have to find another way of proving the ... | |
| divorce | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: MY husband is living in Texas, and I live in NJ with our daughter. He filed for divorce in Texas. ... A: If a divorce is entered, usually you can't get spousal support and division of assets unless you ask ... | |
| Adultery | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me out. my girlfriend of 8 months just recently told me that she is still ... A: Virginia, along with most of the states, has no fault divorce. The only requirement is that they be ... | |
| Custody questions / father's rights | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned for him and his situation with his girlfriend and his newborn son. I hope you can ... A: Unless the father can show that the mother will neglect the child it is likely that she will have ... | |
| Home School | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I share joint legal custody of my 9 yr old daughter. Her mom told me 5 days ago that she plans on ... A: You would have to bring a motion with the court to decide what is in the best interests of the ... | |
| Rights to property in house | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have separated and are going to file for divorce. I have 2 children that are not ... A: If the police can go with you, I would advise it. You have the right to your personal possessions. ... | |
| Right of First Refusal | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband has right of first refusal in our divorce papers for our son. I am remarried now. Can ... A: If you are talking about a few hours, I wouldn't bother with the ROFR. If it is overnight, you have ... | |
| Reverse Child Support | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been ordered to pay child support for his 3 minor children. His ex wife "earns" ... A: When you say "my husband has been ordered to pay child support" I assume he has had a hearing ... | |
| what to do | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: 1. I recently moved to Ny from AL to better my life(a job, roof over my head) My X husband has ... A: I am not aware of any laws that were violated by listing the step mother as the mother on school ... | |
| Too broke to break up? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Robinson I live in Chesapeake Virginia and I've been married only three years. My husband and I were ... A: Unfortunately the legal system doesn't have an answer for everything. You could certainly get a ... | |
| Divorce and Breach of Contract | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I divorced 13 years ago, and both the marriage and divorce have been contentious and bitter. The ... A: I do not think that you will find any answers in the legal system. Keep the lines of communication ... | |
| Custody | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently gone through a divorce, in which I received sole physical custody of my two ... A: Some states require that a custodial parent give notice to the other if they are planning on moving ... | |
| Daughter sharing a bedroom with step-brother | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a father in a joint custody situation and am wondering if I would have a case to gain custody ... A: As I said, unless your daughter confides in you that something is amiss, you would have a hard time ... | |
| Wanting to move out of Florida | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am a step parent in Florida. My wife and I would like to move out of state. My step daughters ... A: It depends on the custody order. I believe Florida requires that you give the other parent notice. ... | |
| Legal Seperation/Divorce | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been married for 12 years and have two sons ages 10 and 6. My husband and I have already ... A: I don't think the Court would agree with his position. He would owe you child support and spousal ... | |
| taking my son out of country | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: My husband is deployed to Iraq and our marriage is on the rocks and has been for some time now. We ... A: I don't know what customs and immigration requires to leave the country. If you are a German ... | |
| Lawyer questions | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My ex and I were together for 5 years. He is an alcoholic and I left due to the abuse involved with ... A: Your lawyer is probably telling you not to talk to him because he is taking anything you say and ... | |
| Child support | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I actually have two separate questions, both about child support. 1stIf I owed a large amount of ... A: It would be best to pay it through the courts, that way you would have evidence that the amount was ... | |
| Keeping stepchild during husbands deployment | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband just left to Iraq for a 10 month deployment. He has full custody of his son, but not sole ... A: It is possible that you could get custody if the mother files for custody. I do not know what the ... | |
| divorce and immigration | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Im in dire need of advice to my dilemma.Im a Filipino, single& have a boyfriend in Germany.He is ... A: I do not know what the laws of the Philippines are. I would suspect that if you give fraudulent ... | |
| Husband wants to rejoin the Army, Can me and my son go with him? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband is planning on rejoining the army soon but I know the father of my 3.5 year old son will ... A: If there is no custody litigation and no custody order, you can move wherever you want. From a ... | |
| MY BROTHER IS TRYING TO STOP ME AND MY DAUGHTER'S FROM VISITING THEIR GRANDMOTHER IN THE HOSPITAL IN WEST PALM BEACH AT ST. MARY'S | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My 82 year old mother lives in West Palm Beach and recently had a stroke. My brother who lives in ... A: Well, since you have stirred up the pot with your brother he may have instructed the staff not to ... | |
| mediation/custody | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband of 17 years wants a divorce (I don't). We have a 14 year old daughter together. I have ... A: You can certainly ask for it, but if your daughter is insisting on living with him you don't have a ... | |
| Wanting to move out of state, have primary custody. | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have custody of my nearly 4-year-old daughter, and her father gets her every other weekend. He has ... A: I don't know what the law is in Florida, if the custody order doesn't prevent you from moving, you ... | |
| Vistiation | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping someone could help me out with this question. My Ex and I recently went to ... A: This type of behavior is called separation anxiety and is normal. Children have the fear that when ... | |
| alimony to my soon-to-be ex-husband | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I will have been married to my husband for 9yrs as of Nov. 2009. I have a hearing for divorce 9/24, ... A: First, judges are usually very partial to police officers. Second, quite working overtime for the ... | |
| alimony to my soon-to-be ex-husband | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I will have been married to my husband for 9yrs as of Nov. 2009. I have a hearing for divorce 9/24, ... A: I would think that on a police officer's salary you don't have enough disposable income to pay ... | |
| my boys | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I’m in need of help or maybe to see if I have a leg to stand on and don’t know where to turn. I’m a ... A: I am afraid that you would have to show some reason to change the current arrangement other than ... | |
| subpoena txt messages | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently found out my husband has been meeting with another women, I forgave him and he hasn't ... A: You have to have pending litigation in which to subpoena records. If your name is on the telephone ... | |
| child custody | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: my husbands children are with us for a visit and their mother has sent them text messages saying ... A: It sounds to me like you would have an excellent case for custody. I don't understand why a lawyer ... | |
| A DIFICULT DIVORSE CASE | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: First of all I want to thank you for the time given. I am a Mexican citizen, my wife is from ... A: The problem is whether Honduras would recognize a custody order from Mexico. The only way you will ... | |
| Child care issue | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have been separated for 4 years and share 50/50 custody of our two ... A: At the worst, it should be a 40/60 split based on your incomes. What you would need to do is see how ... | |
| property division | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I don't know at this point if I am going to file for a divorce or not, but I would like to know my ... A: Your questions are all dependant on the laws of the State that you live in. Many states would ... | |
| child support | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: my husband has a little girl in which he pays $500 in child support that was ordered after he was ... A: The Courts take the position that if a parent has more children that is the parent's choice, but it ... | |
| grandparent visitaion | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently went to court due to my parents wanting grandparent visitaion. My parents have been a ... A: I am amazed that the Court would get involved if there is no divorce proceedings. All of the states ... | |
| Need help fast | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Joe. I live in New Jersey. I am currently separated from my wife and getting divorced ... A: It depends on custody order and PA statutes. If there is no prohibition from leaving the state in ... | |
| stepchild inheritance | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My stepdaughter was 16 when I married her father. She never lived with us and is now an adult living ... A: It would depend on the laws of your state, but generally speaking, she could not contest the will if ... | |
| Divorce- Relocation | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: This question is on behalf of my sister. She is wanting to get a divorce (she hasn't filed yet) they ... A: Usually the person leaving the house is at a disadvantage, so I would guess that is why her attorney ... | |
| out-of-state move | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping to move out of Florida with my 4yr old son. My husband and I are separated and in the ... A: I am not a Florida lawyer so I can't give you a definite answer. If your custody order doesn't ... | |
| Remarriage after Divorce | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: Robinson: I am in the process of divorcing my husband of 20 years. We have 5 sons together (19, ... A: To answer your questions, (1) yes (2) I do not know, I am not a Texas attorney (3) it may make ... | |
| Divorce | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My sister is getting ready to file for Divorce she wants to move an hour away they (his family) are ... A: If she moves before she files divorce, there is no issue. She shouldn't announce the move, she ... | |
| alimony | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: We live in az and have been married just under 5 years and am considering separation from wife. We ... A: You can separate at anytime. Alimony will not be ordered if you have no money to pay it. I don't ... | |
| he wants joint custody | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Sarah and I have a nine month old daughter. we live in California. When my baby was ... A: This is one of those difficult situations where you just don't know what kind of parent he will be. ... | |
| Father's rights | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr old daughter with an ex-girlfriend. My daughter has been kept away from me for 6 yrs. ... A: It would seem that you have a couple of options. You can call the GAL and tell the guardian that you ... | |
| Child custody | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am writing to you for a friend of mine who is some trouble. She has 2 daughters who she loves, ... A: Custody depends on a lot of different factors, but if she is a good mother to her children then she ... | |
| Child Visitation and Property Division in CT | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Here are the facts: 1) Married for 10 ten years. 2) Lived in CT for the last 6 years 3) We have One ... A: I have no idea what it might cost, as much as $25000 or more. You are entitled to visitation with ... | |
| New Trial - Back to biased arbirtrator | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I got Decree vacated and we are sent back to same arbitrator. I thought Mediator was biased at ... A: I am not licensed to practice law anymore and you are basically asking me for legal advice, which I ... | |
| please help me !!!! | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm married in Texas but left that wife beater years ago . I am so in love now and cant get a ... A: You can go through a marriage ceremony if you want but you would be guilty of bigamy. I doubt you ... | |
| Son's name change | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I gave my son his father's last name, (he is 20mos. old) and I really regret it. We were never ... A: It would depend on your state's laws concerning name changes, but usually you can change a minor's ... | |
| Is this correct Yes or No | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: International divorce lawyers check with local lawyers, so they can be more objective, and check the ... A: I am not sure I understand the question, but local lawyers are necessary for any divorce/custody ... | |
| ex taking children out of state | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: MY EX AND I HAVE JOINT CUSTODY. HE WANTS TO TAKE THE KIDS TO FLORIDA IN A WEEK AND STAY GONE FOR A ... A: That depends on your custody order and where you live. Some states prohibit moving but would allow ... | |
| Relocation of a minor child Tenness Law... | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: me and my husband want to move out of state. iv been divorced since 2005 and i am the custodial ... A: It depends on your custody order. If there is no prohibition of leaving the state you would be free ... | |
| About The Custody | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Robinson, I've been married to my husband who is an american citizen for four years and I have ... A: You could ask for custody, the courts will decide what is in the best interest of the child. If you ... | |
| Divorce | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: My ex wife wants to know everything about my trips when I take the kids with me out of town. Our ... A: Generally, a parent is entitled to have contact information and some information about the ... | |
| education | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My Husband's ex wife has gone to court system again.... We live in Wilcox Co, Alabama. He pays to ... A: No, you have to show it is in the best interest of the child for husband to have custody. It is ... | |
| Is this Correct Yes or No | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act in the United States. The state where a child has lived in ... A: You are confusing jurisdiction with substantive custodial rights. The UCCJA is only intended to help ... | |
| Help For my Father | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Parents divorced when I was 7. Father stopped paying child support when I decided to move in with ... A: Your Dad has to make a motion to strike arreages and have a hearing to tell the Court you have lived ... | |
| Where do I start? | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I live in Cincinnati, OH and have been married 8 years and have two small children. I have been a ... A: I would see if there are any free legal clinics in your area to help you. If you get a protective ... | |
| emotional abuse | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I've been trying to find out information on this subject but so far have had no luck. The father of ... A: It is certainly far from certain what a judge would do if you brought up all of this as a reason to ... | |
| What is the best way for a mother to handel this | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: The father of my friend’s new had born daughter moves back to Belgium shortly before she was born. ... A: The legal answer is no, he could not get a visitation order without paying support. The moral ... | |
| CA - home downpayment + inheritances | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: 1 - If I used my personal savings to put the downpayment on our home 6 months PRIOR to marriage date ... A: Inheritances are separate until they are commingled. In other words, if you put an inheritance into ... | |
| custody | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My step daughter (B) accused me of abuse saying things that had happened to me as child and things ... A: It sounds like you have a pretty good case. I have no idea how it will turn out, that all depends on ... | |
| moving my children back to the uk | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a British citizen,married to a u.s servicemen for 10 years,whom was stationed over seas.we lived ... A: It is my understanding that US citizens who are minors have to have both parents consent to leave ... | |
| Marriage, parental rights & immigration | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My brother who is British born recently married (in Florida) a US citizen in good faith. They have ... A: I believe that the marriage visa could be obtained now, before they are divorced. However, if they ... | |
| jamacian law and travel with minor | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: my child's father and i recently broke up. he is Jamaican and my daughter and i were born in the ... A: That is a common fear of parents who do not trust each other. You have to file a petition or ... | |
| jamacian law and travel with minor | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: my child's father and i recently broke up. he is Jamaican and my daughter and i were born in the ... A: It is my understanding that you need the written permission of both parents for a child to leave the ... | |
| Third Party Child Pickups | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My wife's mother is going through the beginnings of the divorce, and her husband is currently acting ... A: The next time he threatens her, she should file domestic violence charges and ask for custody of the ... | |
| child support-unemployed-rights | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: James, Child's father just got laid ... A: Being laid off does not relieve some one of their support obligations. He may be collecting ... | |
| child visitation what is fair? | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm in the process of a divorce. We have an 8 month old baby. After only being married 7 months we ... A: I would talk to his therapist and see if the therapist has any concerns with visitation. 50% is not ... | |
| child custody | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My ex and I were never married, but we have a child in common who is two years old. Unfortunately, ... A: You can always sue for custody or visitation. It doesn't matter whether the parents were married or ... | |
| Separation and money payment | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have just started living separately from my wife upon her request. She is asking for ... A: If you have no agreement or order it won't be classified as anything. You need to have an agreement ... | |
| Criminal Child Sexual Abuse | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr. old daughter was sexually abused by her half sister during a court ordered visit with her ... A: It is difficult to give advice without more information. If you feel you need to ask the court for ... | |
| Almost 16 in mississippi and wants nothing to do with her dad | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My ex and i split up and i am remarried and he filed for custody recently, which he lost the case, ... A: You can get the forms from the clerk. You will need to fill them out and ask the clerk what to do ... | |
| establishing peternity, child support | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Me and my childs father had been involved for 2 years. We I found out I was going to have a baby he ... A: You will probably have to pay a process server/private investigator to serve him with the papers. ... | |
| taking a child for vacation abroad? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Iam divorced and I have a 4 years old son with my ex she was granted physical custody ( Indiana), I ... A: Without her consent, you will have to have a court order to leave the country with the child. You ... | |
| Custody/Visitation/Unwed mother's rights | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: 3 years ago my son was born to myself and my then boyfriend in the state of Florida. My boyfriend ... A: I recommend you consult an attorney to discuss strategy, but in a nutshell you will want to start a ... | |
| Visitation rights/Custody | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have a child together, I moved out of his house due to physical and mental ... A: You may petition the court for paternity, custody and child support. It is common for fathers to ... | |
| Custody | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I was divorced in the middle of March with my wife and I expecting a baby at the end of May. What ... A: Your rights are subject to whether your mental illness would cause a danger to the child. Normally ... | |
| Obtaining a Passport for a Minor. | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning Mr. Robinson, I trust that you are well. I’m confident you can give me advice. Here ... A: I don't understand the remarriage, was it for financial reasons for benefits from the military? In ... | |
| Visitation and Contempt of Court | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled in classes to further my education. I have to take these classes and ... A: If the person is a stranger, she probably would not be punished by a judge for refusing to deliver ... | |
| Children born out of wedlock. | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have two children with my husband. They were born before we were married, one in NY one in FL. Now ... A: You need to leave before any legal proceedings are initiated. A parent can't charge another parent ... | |
| Divorce Decree Amendment | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend is trying to buy a house and she was divorced 2.5 years ago. Her name is still on the ... A: You will have to ask a local lawyer this question. If the decree does not require the former husband ... | |
| My Siblings | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My little brother and sister are 11 and 9. They have had a harder life than anyone I know. When the ... A: You can petition to adopt them if you like. That is very admirable. I am afraid there isn't much you ... | |
| custody of infant | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Does a single unwed mother who gives birth need to file for sole custody? Father's name not on ... A: You can get a restraining order which will give you temporary custody. In order to petition for sole ... | |
| treatment of child during parent time | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Over the past several years my 6 year old has gone to parent time, she has been cussed at and/or ... A: You need to take her to a counselor that would be willing to testify on your behalf. If the ... | |
| contested divorce | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I left my husband 2 years ago today (5-2-09) and filed for divorce 7/07. At the time it was ... A: Divorce proceedings are usually processed in the civil clerk's office, and the hearings are held in ... | |
| Child Custody | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have custody of my two children (ages 4 and 1)as of April 24, 2009. My ex (we never married) had ... A: I would call every day and document the calls. Every time she doesn't respond or refuses to give you ... | |
| Relocation statue in Fla. | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been in the process of divorce in Florida since May 2008. My wife filed and we have a 7 year ... A: These questions are better answered by your attorney. Usually when one parent lives far away the ... | |
| Support After Divorce | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently divorced my wife, and was given full custody of our 2 children. We made a verbal ... A: You will have to file a motion for child support. The clerk probably has forms for that. The court ... | |
| Change of Judge | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a pro se defendant in a FL divorce case that is still pending. We had our temporary needs ... A: It depends on the Judge as to whether they review the file or not. If the notes are in there, the ... | |
| seeking divorce and advice | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: After 23 yrs together-married 21 of them, I do not feel the love for my husband a wife should feel ... A: I do not know where you live, and the laws of your jurisdiction will make a big difference in ... | |
| Ex passing child to grandparents to get out of child support - legal? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: OK, this is tricky. My Ex and I have joint custody physical and legal. He lives with his girl friend ... A: I would argue that he doesn't have her week on, week off. His parents do. The Courts usually look to ... | |
| custody and vacation | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have sole legal and physical custody of my two sons. Their Dad has visitation once every other ... A: If you want to change the visitation, you will have to make a motion with the court which has ... | |
| Son's Father trying for lower child support | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My ex husband has filed for a child support modification, since he's claiming his income is lower. ... A: I don't recall ever seeing a court lower support because the father voluntarily works less, even if ... | |
| spousal support time | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I get spousal support for me, never had kids. When my Exhusband retires in 10years, does my spousal ... A: Will you be alive in 10 years? Maybe you will marry a rich man. Who knows? Why are you worried about ... | |
| Divorce... | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my soon to be ex wife and I are aiming for a supposedly non contested divorce... I'm serving ... A: I think what she is referring to is the federal law that says that you can't sue a serviceman if ... | |
| contempt of court | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: my husband was ordered in his divorce to give his ex wife half of his investments. she also got half ... A: This is the murky water. You need to find out if there is a bench warrant outstanding, which may not ... | |
| Amending Divorce Decree | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Sir, First of all I am currently a member of the Armed Forces (US Army) stationed in Hawaii and have ... A: You will have to bring a motion to set aside the judgment in the court it was issued. If you ... | |
| green card through marriage,divorce,child custody | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Need help badly.I got married to a US citizen last Sept. 2007 in good faith.We have a very rocky ... A: If you have the child in the Philippines, there is no way to get the child back to US without your ... | |
| contempt of court | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: my husband was ordered in his divorce to give his ex wife half of his investments. she also got half ... A: If an arrest warrant was issued, which is up to the judge, it is possible your husband would be ... | |
| Temporary custody | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if I have the right to go from NJ to South Carolina and pick up a child I used to ... A: I do not believe your order is good in SC. You will need to call a SC attorney to find out if you ... | |
| vistation/custody help | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I are trying to get vistation rights for his son. We live in a different state and he ... A: A copy of the birth certificate can be obtained from the Clerk's office in the courthouse in the ... | |
| Support/abondoment | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband has never met his 15y old daughter, they live in Calif, we live in Utah, He has paid ... A: It may be that the mother will consent to a termination of your husband's parental rights, but the ... | |
| parent disable with child | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I Jackie live in Las Vegas. my husband whom not divorce lives in Lancaster California w/daughter 14 ... A: Well, you just need to pick her up whenever she is ready. You don't need release papers, you just ... | |
| custody | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently re-located to New York. My oldest son stayed in Alabama with my mother to finish the ... A: How old are your children? If they are over 15 they are old enough to make up their own minds where ... | |
| abandonment -arkansas | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a soon to be 4 year old with a man who has not seen him since he was 5 months old, and the ... A: You do not need to prove abandonment if you have the consent of the father to terminate parental ... | |
| Child Support & Modification of Child Support Papers | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband is set up through the DSS in North Carolina to pay me child support onto a NC Kids ... A: As I said, if there is an arrest warrant out for him, you could have the police waiting for him when ... | |
| relocation and cusdody | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My ex is getting ready to move out of the county, the degree states the kids have to reside this ... A: What I recommend is that you make a motion for sole custody of all the children, based upon his ... | |
| Child Support & Modification of Child Support Papers | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My ex-husband is set up through the DSS in North Carolina to pay me child support onto a NC Kids ... A: The Court probably issued a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear at the hearing. I think ... | |
| joint physical custody | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you explain, in plain English, the difference between Joint Legal Custody and Joint Physical ... A: I did not practice law in Iowa so I will give you what my understanding is but it may not be ... | |
| child custody | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I live in New York State. My daughter lives in Daytona Beach Fl. She has a 1 year old daughter that ... A: Well, Florida will not send the child to NY. You will need to go to Florida and pick up the child. ... | |
| Child support in Greece | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I live in Philadelphia with 2 kids and one on the way. We have a 3 year old son and ... A: International support orders are very complicated and you need to consult someone with knowledge of ... | |
| change of venue NC to MO | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband received full custody in September after his children were placed in foster care due to ... A: I quit practicing law 5 years ago and that is a legal question worthy of a Harvard Professor. ... | |
| change of venue NC to MO | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband received full custody in September after his children were placed in foster care due to ... A: You can file a motion for change of circumstances and to transfer venue to Mo. You will need a ... | |
| custody question | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been living with my fiance since aug. 2007 in texas we moved together to another city in ... A: Sometimes Courts require that parents notify the other if they are planning on moving out of state. ... | |
| custody | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: is a child of the age of 14 able to choose where he wants to live and will the court hear his ... A: If there is no order for custody, the child can live with either parent. Courts will listen to the ... | |
| child support | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I was just recently notified by Child Support Services In Sacramento, CA that my ex-wife is seeking ... A: I am not a California lawyer and am not giving you a legal opinion. There is a difference between ... | |
| divorce and owning a business | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My sister and her husband are planning on getting divorced but they own a small business together ... A: If you leave the fox in charge of the hen house, there likely won't be much left of the hen house. ... | |
| Contempt | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife has had to file several contempts against her ex. We went to the arraignment and the judge ... A: I would strongly recommend that you hire an attorney. If her husband shows up with one, you will be ... | |
| Marriage. | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I love my husband.I'm wondering if I married him becaus eI felt that I couldn't do better.If that is ... A: I would think you are hormonal. I would tell you to stop your silly fears. If you persist with this, ... | |
| Divorce/Seperation | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I was seperated with papers signed by both parties myself and my ex my lawyer drew the papers up ... A: You can be a beneficiary on his policy until you are divorced. Then you can get COBRA coverage for a ... | |
| Divorce | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband had me sign a divorce because he could not get bonded for his business with my credit. It ... A: You need to consult with a lawyer in your area. Certain rights are lost upon entry of a divorce, ... | |
| child support reassessment | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband has a child from a previous relationship that he pays child support for. He and I have ... A: Generally after born children are not considered for child support purposes if he is not paying ... | |
| Abandonment & Property | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My sister is in a very unhappy marriage. Her & her husband have not been happy for many years. They ... A: I don't think "abandonment" is even admissible in division of asset cases. If the home was purchased ... | |
| Answer to Child Support Modification | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My ex has filed a modification of support to get child support down to $0.00. It is clear to me that ... A: I am not a GA lawyer and can't give you legal advice. There are free legal clinics which would ... | |
| What should I do | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: What should I do? The father of my new baby is in jail for contempt of court. He tells me and ... A: If the father isn't working, he isn't paying child support. Unless he is entitled to unemployment, ... | |
| What adive would you give this Swiss father | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Questions Would the US court and the parental locater/family court know that the father is living ... A: You can ask the mother if she would be interested in terminating your parental rights. She can do it ... | |
| Military Service Relocation | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I share joint custody with my daughter's birth father. He is a member of the US Army. Our child ... A: Either of you going out of the country would be considered a change in circumstances which might ... | |
| Who gets to file on Taxes? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My husbands ex-wife is the custodial parent of there three children, he pays $600.00 plus ... A: It has been my experience that non-custodial parents routinely take children as dependants on their ... | |
| Abandonment | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Wife left and took all her stuff (clothes and personal items) has had no communication with me ... A: If her name is on the title, or if the house was bought during the marriage, she would be entitled ... | |
| military divorce | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently joined the army and while in training my marriage fell apart. I have 3 children who are ... A: I do not agree that a Court would deny you custody because you would take them out of state. The ... | |
| Back child support | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My ex husband owes me 4180.00 in back child support and alimony. He has supposed to have been making ... A: If there still is an arrears when you go to court, the Judge will probably order him to pay it or go ... | |
| Divorce | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: We both filed for divorce on the same day but he was a few hours before me. I was with him three ... A: As a part of the divorce action you need to ask for a division of the assets and debts. That would ... | |
| taking a child out of the state of kansas | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: no papers filed the mother took child and stepbrother out of state over the weekend, no notice of ... A: Unless there is a court order prohibiting a parent from taking a child out of state, is okay to do ... | |
| Divorce and All It's Possible Craziness... | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening, I am facing a possible divorce and I am scared stiff. My husband is 13 years older ... A: You are asking the same question over and over, how can I get money out of this guy? If he doesn't ... | |
| What adive would you give this father | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: What advice would you give to a father whose six year old daughter US born US/Swedish national was ... A: It sounds like he has done everything that is possible. The problem with criminal charges is that ... | |
| filing divorce without attorney | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Good morning James I live in Arizona and we are filing for divorce without an attorney. We picked up ... A: I have not practiced law in Arizona, but I would guess that a default judgment without a hearing ... | |
| Divorce and All It's Possible Craziness... | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening, I am facing a possible divorce and I am scared stiff. My husband is 13 years older ... A: I would recommend that you consult an attorney. You certainly can get a judgment for damages but ... | |
| MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: DUE TO A LOSS OF INCOME RELATING TO THE CURRENT STATE OF THE ECONOMY, I AM UNEMPLOYED,...HOW LONG ... A: Normally you have to give notice to the other parent of any hearing for modification of child ... | |
| Motion to Establish Child Support | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I want to know when it is permitted for an attorney to file a motion for temporary child custody and ... A: You can ask for child support and custody any time until the child turns 18 or possibly longer. ... | |
| Visitation | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What type of visitation can I expect to get for my 17 yr old who prefers to live with her mom? I ... A: My sense of it is that you feel rejected and bitter about how your daughter has responded to your ... | |
| Termination of joint legal custody | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am an active duty Air Force member currently stationed in Hawaii but divorced in Alabama in July ... A: First let me thank you for your service in the armed forces. You are greatly appreciated. You will ... | |
| custody | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My friend is separated from his wife (and has been for two years now). Two months ago she decided to ... A: Your friend will need to file a custody action for joint custody. If there is no order, the cops ... | |
| Amending Divorce Decree | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I've gotten myself in a bit of a situation. My divorce was finalized in October, and we based the ... A: I don't know where you are so I can't speak definitively about your options. Alimony usually can be ... | |
| Separation Definition. | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I plan to divorce. I have been told by 2 North Carolina attorneys that before one can ... A: There is the law, and then there is reality. Under the statutory and case law definition of the ... | |
| Help for single parents | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I am a single hardworking mom who has lost my daughter several years ago. I can still get her back, ... A: First I would comment that you never "lose" your daughter. I would assume that you still see her on ... | |
| ex-husband unhealthy father | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, I have been a patient mother. I was divorced in 2001 and awarded sole legal and ... A: One option you would have is to have his parental rights terminated for failure to provide support ... | |
| Divorce / custody different States | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Can I file for divorce in Alabama (I've been here with my kids for 1 1/2 years)? My husband is in ... A: I think that you would sue in AL by now. Every State has a residency period that has to be fulfilled ... | |
| Stepmother adoption | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: My husband and i have been together since his son was a year old. His mother just recently lost ... A: You will have to have the mother's parental rights terminated first, which could be done by consent ... | |
| Divorce Dismissal | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have moved/switched attornies since my divorce was filed in PA I now live in IL how do I get my ... A: It depends on what the status of your case is in PA. If your wife file counterclaims for division of ... | |
| Child Visitation | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a shared parenting agreement with my ex-wife regarding our minor son (8.) This weekend is my ... A: I would suggest that you send her a letter telling her that you intend to exercise your custody this ... | |
| Adult now. Want adopted stepparent off BC | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I was adopted as a child by my stepfather. Our relationship was always stained. He & my biological ... A: You will need to talk to the Department of Vital Statistics or whatever department is in charge of ... | |
| What adive would you give this women | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: The father of my unborn baby says that the only way I can avoid family court and avoid a nasty child ... A: There are too many ifs to answer this question. You can serve a foreign national in a foreign ... | |
| Child custody | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a resident of California and have recently moved to Oregon but am not yet a resident ... A: These are technical procedural questions that require a legal opinion which I am not licensed to ... | |
| Custody | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have custody of my daughter but she has visitation with her mother every other weekend. Since ... A: You risk being held in contempt if you don't follow the Court's order. If the mother is in no ... | |
| Child Custody | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My name is Jessica and I live in Texas. I have 3 kids all by different men. I wasn't married when ... A: Your husband does not automatically have any rights to your two older children. He would have rights ... | |
| fathers rights | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: My wife has filled for a divorce. Last night she left with our three children to stay at her ... A: You need to consult with an attorney. The best thing to do is to be patient and talk to a lawyer. ... | |
| Court date in 4 days! | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: James, I have a question and will try to be brief. I've been divorced for several years. My ex ... A: Well, I would not have a clue if you don't...just remember to not lose your temper, and behave! I ... | |
| Child wishing to change custodial parent | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My son who just turned 11 came home from his summer visit with his BF out of state and told me he is ... A: If you think this is a bad idea, you have a responsibility to your son to not give in. Most courts ... | |
| Wife having another man in our home | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are in the process of finalizing a mediated divorce. She has had one affair that I ... A: I think it is reasonable to ask the Court to prohibit her from sleeping with another man while she ... | |
| paternity | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an interesting angle here. I recently was granted a divorce from my wife. We mediated through ... A: You only have to do what the Order says you have to do. If she wants more, she won't get it and ... | |
| Child support/alimony | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my question. My husband filed for ... A: I would think that you are in the driver's seat here. A judge would probably get upset with him, so ... | |
| re-gaining primary custody | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: About two years ago, my ex took me to court and was awarded primary custody, since the judge felt ... A: You will have to be patient. Love your child, everything changes. As your child gets older, she will ... | |
| my husband wants to move out | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: my husband, my son, and i currently rent from my parents, my husband wants to move out but i don't. ... A: If he leaves, you can sue him for child support and alimony/support. If you have any marital ... | |
| CHILDS FATHERS IS NON-EXISTENT | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A TWO YEAR OLD. I BROKE ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP WHEN I WAS 5 MONTHS PREGNANT ... A: If he would sign over the rights, you may need to let him go and get on with your life. However, it ... | |
| Visitation Schedule Suggestion for 23 month old boy | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am moving 106 miles away from our sons father and I would be driving the 80 miles to meet and ... A: Most parents switch every other weekend, so that each parent will have a weekend with the child. If ... | |
| Child Support - Hawaii vs Florida | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: The mother and child live in Florida. I am the father and live in Hawaii. The mother filed papers ... A: This requires a legal opinion which I can't give. If you have never been to Florida, Florida can't ... | |
| Husband's ex wife | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband's ex wife is using her title to harass us. She's a paralegal and registered document ... A: Unfortunately these are common harassment tactics which are used in custody disputes. All you can do ... | |
| court ordered visitation troubles | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old in preschool..her dad and I have had a court order in place for visitation for ... A: Until the Order changes, you can have it enforced. He can always ask for the order to be changed ... | |
| divorce - quick and easy | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey James, I left my wife about a yr ago for reasons of infidelity and I was wondering if there was ... A: There are services that provide free legal advice, however, from the sounds of things you don't ... | |
| Child support | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I will try to make this brief- My ex and I divorced approx 8 years ago. We have always had a good ... A: This ia where the attorney is necessary. If you don't want to get an attorney, which I strongly ... | |
| Child support | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I will try to make this brief- My ex and I divorced approx 8 years ago. We have always had a good ... A: The only way to get what you want is to file a petition or motion for child support. Unfortunately ... | |
| Subpoena | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My significant other is in the process of a very drawn-out, contentious divorce. She will not settle ... A: You do have to appear and bring the records, if they are available. This is a common tactic in ... | |
| Abandonment | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been separated from my husband for 8 years and for the last 3-5 cannot even find him. When I ... A: Every state has a procedure that you can publish notice in a local paper in the location of his last ... | |
| ex wife wants to move from fla to NY | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: My ex (6yrs now) wants to move to Ny from Fla with my 12 year old son .I moved to fla 6 years ago to ... A: Unless the custody order prevents them from moving, they can move. However, you can petition the ... | |
| Difficult ex-wife | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been divorced for about 4 years now, and his ex-wife has met a man, moved him in ... A: You will need to ask an attorney to "run the numbers" to see if you want to try to change child ... | |
| abandonment of child in florida | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Can I sue my grandon's father for custody based upon abandonment? I raised my grandson for 8 years ... A: Well, you will need to talk to an attorney. What I suggest is to petition the court to change the ... | |
| leaving the state | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are still married, but we have been living separately for 2 years. I keep our 2 ... A: I would not do anything, once you are gone it is unlikely the judge would make you move back. He can ... | |
| custody and self employed | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Question 1: separated and not being let see children until papers are filed. is their anyway to get ... A: You could always call the cops and ask to see the children. Or you can get an emergency order from ... | |
| my niece | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My brother was married for about 8 years, they divorced and have a child. He didn't stay faithful. ... A: In many states family has visitation rights as well as the parents. You may want to consult an ... | |
| Custady | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: the question I have is, my daughter is 15 and she wants to live with me but my ex who by the way has ... A: Your daughter is old enough to make her own decisions in these matters. If there is a court order ... | |
| divorce | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I live in Missouri. In Oct. 2007 I found out that my husband was having yet another relationship ... A: First of all, I would get an attorney who you have some confidence in. I can't tell you what to do, ... | |
| Mom's Parenting Time | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr. old son who lives with his father. Father lets him run free out all hours of the ... A: Unfortunately the judge will give great weight to the desires of your son. As the son is old enough ... | |
| Social Security Number | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have filed all the proper paperwork for my divorce from my wife (we have been separated for 20+ ... A: I would consider hiring a private investigator to get that information. They have ways of getting ... | |
| law | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter. Never married. A few days ago I got court papers filed by my child's ... A: It depends on how well you work together. You may not want to have joint custody. You will also want ... | |
| law | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter. Never married. A few days ago I got court papers filed by my child's ... A: It sounds like he wants to be legally established as the father. If you agree he is the father, you ... | |
| modifying an out of court agreement | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: My ex and I had agreed out of court over thirteen years ago. We did not have support, we were ... A: You would owe support, regardless of what you might have agreed to in the past. You need to start ... | |
| Polygamy/Plural Marriage | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I've been running into a logical roadblock regarding the illegality of polygamy (brought up by the ... A: Only God knows why people want to be married. I am sure that most people don't know why they want to ... | |
| Going back to court | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced in Florida in 1999 and recently relocated to Montana with my new husband and child ... A: I think that you need to file an action in Montana to enforce the custody order to set the ... | |
| 15 year old wants to live with his father | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My ex-wife and I have been divorced for 8 years and we share a now 15 year old son together. Since ... A: All you need to do is file a motion for change of custody. Your son is old enough that the Court ... | |
| Black Market Adoption | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I live in Ga, I was born in NY, recently I had to have my social security card replaced because it ... A: If you have a SS# that you have been using on Tax Returns, I imagine what you will have to do is get ... | |
| Obtaining a Passport | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have primary (joint, but I have right to choose domicile and to collect child support) of my son. ... A: It depends on what "joint/primary" means under Texas law. If it does not satisfy the criteria of ... | |
| divorce i will have a compan | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a spent a lot of time working in my job in china .i had an affair ,there my wife found out ... A: You can afford an attorney and my first advice is that you go consult one. Yes, you can force her to ... | |
| Nonbiological parents rights | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been raising our daughter for 3yrs. She is not biologically his child. His name is on ... A: At this point, unless you choose to terminate the biological father's parental rights, your husband ... | |
| Obtaining passports and going out of the U.S. | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Recently, I represented myself in a custody case. My ex-wife and our children resided in North ... A: Is there some reason that you don't want your children to vacation in the DR? Sounds like a great ... | |
| divorce in ny | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to get divorced from my wife. we currently live apart and have a complete stay away ... A: My guess is that the two are not considered the same and you will need to get the proper documents. ... | |
| Travelling Overseas | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My ex-husband is demanding that I purchase overseas medical insurance for our 11 year old daughter. ... A: Just tell him you have insurance. If he wants to buy additional insurance, he is certainly welcome ... | |
| Divorce | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a U.S. citizen as is my ex-wife, we were married in Italy and divorced in California. Do I need ... A: No. Technically, it might have been nice to have all of that in your divorce decree, but unless you ... | |
| Separation/divorce | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I live in NC and have been separated since August 21, 2007. We did our own separation contract due ... A: With or without paperwork, you have to be separated one year before you are entitled to a divorce. ... | |
| Divorce while husband is overseas | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, I am currently stationed OS and my wife is in TX (civilian) is it possible for us to ... A: Your wife can file in Texas if you consent. You will have to file a waiver of certain rights you ... | |
| Child custody | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: Ok I have a big problem and am in desperate need of help.My ex and I had gone to court in May 06 he ... A: Everything depends on how the custody order was worded. If it says that the supervised visits have ... | |
| Enforcing a divorce settlement/ breach of contract? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced over two years ago in Arizona, but neither my ex-husband or I pursued the division of ... A: Ordinarily, if the original order states that it cannot be modified unless in writing signed by both ... | |
| italian marriage / american divorce | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend was born in Italy . She married in Italy. Came to America . Was divorced 5 years ago ... A: I believe that you are safe to marry her under our laws. I am not familiar with the law of Italy. ... | |
| Divorce Options | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to finally divorce my husband of 11 years. We have been estranged for ten years He is in ... A: Unfortunately you can't get a divorce without service of the complaint/petition on him. You will ... | |
| Enforcing a divorce settlement | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I was divorced over two years ago in Arizona, but neither my ex-husband or I pursued the division of ... A: If you have a divorce decree which incorporates the terms of you settlement agreement then you can ... | |
| Child support and maintenance | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: My husband left our marriage of 18 yrs. about 3 months ago. We have 2 minor children. Since he had ... A: If your attorney recommended this amount, it seems fair. It is unlikely that a Judge would lower ... | |
| Step-Kids | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: my husband has 3 kids from a previous marriage, 13, 11, and 7. We have a 5 year old together. We ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of adolescence. Children are not as innocent as we would love to ... | |
| custody | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I currently have legal sole/physical custody of my 13 yr old son. I am married w/3 other sons with ... A: It is a two step process, you have to first terminate the biological father's parental rights (which ... | |
| travel out of state | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's friend was planning to go to Disneyland with us (from Phoenix) for a 3-day weekend. ... A: I am not familiar with the process you describe. The mother or the daughter would have to file a ... | |
| Protecting my children | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been forced to deal with the family courts for over 5 years since my separation from my ... A: Sounds like he is throwing a 3 year old temper tantrum. Some people never grow up, unfortunately. If ... | |
| quit claim deeds | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I live in NJ and I'm going through a divorce. My husband wants me to sign a quick claim deed so he ... A: It is difficult to predict what, if any, issues might arise, but the most common would be if there ... | |
| visitation | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a 20 month old baby. The father is now asking for visitation with their daughter. ... A: I would think that a staggered visitation process where at the start there would be supervised ... | |
| DIVORCE AGREEMENT TO BE SET ASIDE BY JUDGE | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: My ex and I were divorced in Nov 06 after 18yrs of marriage.He committed adultery and would not seek ... A: If the agreement was set aside, then the arrearages don't count anymore. If you have to go back to ... | |
| Divorcing after spouse committed Adultery 10 over 12 years ago | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Happy New Year! I hope you can help. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Here’s some ... A: Because I am not allowed to give legal advice, I will give you some general thoughts. First of all, ... | |
| Want to move to Florida from Texas | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I will be getting a divorce soon, I want to move to Florida when the divorce is final. I will have ... A: It would be easier to move before any custody order is entered. Many courts put language in there ... | |
| support | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Robinson, I live in Connecticut, my husband lives in South Carolina. My husband filed for divorce in ... A: I am not licensed to practice law in South Carolina and cannot give you any advice for that. If he ... | |
| Child Custody | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are bitterly divorcing. He is getting false statements(against me) from several of ... A: Technically, if you left the home, you did abandon the marriage. However, the law recognizes ... | |
| Assumed paternity | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I got pregnant by my ex boyfriend in 1995 we split up and then I met and married my current husband ... A: There is the law and then there is the truth. There is a principle in the law which is called ... | |
| Re-Marriage | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: James, I am seeking your legal input. I have been divorced 5 years. In that time I was granted sole ... A: There is no rule about how long you have to wait to get married in a custody issue. Some of the more ... | |
| Prep for separation | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: My spouse has crossed the line, legally, and I feel I have no choice but to leave to protect my son ... A: Unfortunately, there are so many variables in your question I can't give you a definite answer. It ... | |
| engagement gone bad. | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently got engaged and quickly found out after moving in with him how controlling and violent he ... A: It is amazing that you got engaged to someone and did not know they were so abusive. You need to ... | |
| false allegations of child abuse | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Recently I went to court with my mother and testified in her behalf regarding custody of my sister's ... A: Most states have laws or similar actions regarding libel/slander, abuse of process, and actions for ... | |
| guardianship | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and ask me to take legal guardianship of the baby after it is ... A: It would be best if you could get his consent. You could petition the court to terminate his ... | |
| WACs and RCWs | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I am doing research on medical fraud and medical providers practicing without a license. It seem ... A: There would have to be a criminal statute which specifically makes violations of the WAC a crime. ... | |
| Perjury in family court | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: My ex is an attorney and lied in family court, I can support this with testimony from my son's ... A: I think if you are not happy with the results, you should pursue whatever you need to pursue, ... | |
| Child support & Spousal support | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are separated. For 4 yrs I was a stay at home mom to his two childre, my 3 ... A: As far as his attorney goes, it depends if he ever represented you or not. If you considered him ... | |
| Does living in seperate rooms count towards one year of separation? | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I read on an internet divorce website that if you are in seperate rooms of a house it can count ... A: If your spouse is in agreement, it really doesn't matter. If your spouse wants to make it difficult, ... | |
| I Have a Further Question From My Origional Ones To You | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: In Regard to your answers to my origonal questions (copied below) Can the "husband" described below ... A: From what you describe, I would think that his claims would be denied. He would have to prove that ... | |
| relocation beyond state lines & child custody | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: This question may or may not be state-specific. As a resident of North Dakota, in the case of ... A: This is usually a state-specific issue and may depend on how old the child is and how the custody ... | |
| custody | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 and she is 3 months pregnant. The father is a man she dated for a few months, ... A: Usually, until the baby is weaned there is more physical custody with the mother for obvious ... | |
| Career in Family Law | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I am thinking about applying to law school to pursue family law (especially international family ... A: It is extremely lucrative and stressful. The people you will be dealing with are experiencing the ... | |
| Questions Regrding Marriage; | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I live in the province of British Columbia, Canada. I was wondering Mr. James Robinson if you could ... A: I am not familiar with the laws of BC, but in most states you cannot annul a marriage under the ... | |
| POA and visitation | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: My husband is deployed and during the deployment I have been meeting with his ex-wife to pick up ... A: Without knowing what the custody order says, I would assume that your husband and his ex share ... | |
| Moving out of state with child | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: My ex and I have been broken up for about 3 years and I have primary physical custody of our 6 yr ... A: All of that depends on the state laws of the state you live in. If the father won't agree, you ... | |
| What consitutes good environment? | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: My ex husband and I divorced recently because he had several affairs and is still involved with one ... A: I don't think that most judges would allow the child to be subjected to immoral behavior. I would ... | |
| US Court Order for child support - Spouse is fleeing overseas (UK citizen) | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: This has been a very contentious divorce - I filed a pendente lite motion with my attorney and it ... A: You have a couple of options. You can apply to the State Department to declare him an undesirable ... | |
| divorce maintenance | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for CREATIVE ideas for a divorce, where both sides can consider somewhat a win-win. In ... A: You are asking questions which would require a legal opinion, and since I am not licensed to ... | |
| abusive marriage | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently terminated my relationship with my husband as he had been abusing me emotional/verbally ... A: From what you describe I do not know of any grounds you could assert for the Court to terminate his ... | |
| legal seperation | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I was legally seperated about 5 months ago. after she signed she then decided she wanted to work it ... A: Technically, it depends on whether you "reconciled". If you did, then the agreement is void. If not, ... | |
| Seperation/Adultry | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Good Afternoon I was hoping you might be able to shed some light on a question I have. In July of ... A: It only takes one person to cause a separation. When she left with the intention of ending the ... | |
| advice concerning stay, leave, or divorce | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to figure my liabilities if I stay married. My wife is a relapsing alcoholic in an ... A: Have you thought of building a place to live on the property and just wait for her to die? You won't ... | |
| Full Custody? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Sir~ Question for you. My ex-spouse has full custody of my son and has had it for 14 years. I ... A: She can bring you to court if you are not seeing your son as much as the custody order sets out, but ... | |
| child custody | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: My daughter's father has moved to Maine and I live in New Hampshire. Am I required by law to meet ... A: If the custody agreement or custody order does not say where the exchange is to occur, I would take ... | |
| child support | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: Brief history. I divorced 2 years ago. Settlement was I had custody of my daughter who is now 17. ... A: You would have grounds to ask for child support. A judge might consider the fact that your son lives ... | |
| divorce @67yrs old, very little money | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: after 47yrs married my wife and i just can't get along anymore.must mention i'm no angle. the ... A: I would first recommend that you go see an attorney. I would tell her that if she doesn't transfer ... | |
| change in custody & support | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: 2 Questions: 1)My oldest will be 18 in 2 months and is starting college full-time. Is child support ... A: My understanding is that child support ends at 18 or graduation from high school, whichever is ... | |
| Military never married...help? | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions, but let me first explain the situation. I had my 5 year old son while ... A: 1. Anything he signed would be evidence against him. However, it would not be binding on the Court. ... | |
| Do I have a good case? | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter lives with her uncooperative mother in Kentucky, I'm 5 hours away in ... A: I based my answer on the current living situation. Your daughter is living most of the time with a ... | |
| Inheritance and divorce | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Husband received farm/equipment and money from parents after their death. He never put anything ... A: Swedlo I don't understand, if he paid it before you were separated, there is nothing wrong with ... | |
| child custody | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: My son is 6 months old. I am not married and my ex-girlfriend refuses to let me see him -she avoids ... A: Dera Arnie You would need to file the Motion for Order to Show Cause and the Trial Setting request ... | |
| Unmarried seperation with children | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: My friend has been with living with a man for 15 years in a home and has 2 children with him. He has ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You will need to ask a CT ... | |
| Division of assets/child support | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Robinson, My husband left our home last year and moved in with our children's school teacher. ... A: If he quickclaims the deed to you, you will be protected from his creditors or if he files ... | |
| Mediator who spoke to my daughter | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: On Friday I had mediation to modify child custody. The mediator asked to speak to my daughter who is ... A: Any child can be a witness if they know the difference between right and wrong and the truth and a ... | |
| Visitation and Child Support | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I had a fling with an old friend and ended up getting pregnant. At first he said he wanted to be ... A: The courts lean heavily on both parents being in a child's life, so it is unlikely that you could ... | |
| Child Support & Child Custody/Visitation | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: "I'm seeking advice from a Family Lawyer. I have two daughters ages 3 and 1. I have been a resident ... A: These are all questions that you need to ask a lawyer. I am not licensed to practice law at the ... | |
| inlaws divorcing;married in mexico live in usa | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My in-laws were married in Mexico. 7 years ago they came to Texas with their visas, but stayed here ... A: Anyone living here can avail themselves of the court system, so they can get divorced here. Someone ... | |
| Unaware of court hearing?? | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Can a judgement be enforced if I was unaware of the court hearing? I have or (had) an attorney who ... A: Unfortunately, if your attorney had notice of the hearing, you are considered to have had notice. ... | |
| Leaving his half of the house to his kids | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who is getting divorced and his wife has agreed that he can leave his half of the ... A: Lump sum payment of child support is theoretically possible, but not advisable to the person paying ... | |
| Getting a divorce | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I am currently stationed in Florida. My husband is too. I am wanting to file for a divorce, but I am ... A: Unless there is some emergency about getting a divorce (you want to marry someone else) I would ... | |
| After Seperation | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I filed for divorce 3 months ago in Alabama. I have been friends with a male co-worker of mine for ... A: Unfortunately the judicial system is ill equipped to make people behave when it is their intention ... | |
| Sole Custody | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and i had a child in colorado back in 2004. I am on the birth certificate. We all now ... A: It depends on whether there are any disagreements about who makes the decisions about the child. At ... | |
| Past Divorce Issues | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I was divorced about 3 years ago and at the time me and my ex husband agreed to a parenting plan ... A: Who shot the dog is not relevant in a change of circumstances hearing. Usually the primary custodian ... | |
| visitation modification | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband moved form Michigan to Colorado. We have visitation set up. However, his ex wife has also ... A: You will probably have to go through the Court in the county where the mother now resides. An ... | |
| daycare | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: Ok so its kinda complicated but here goes. My fiance has a 7 year old with someone else. I am the ... A: I assume that from the way your question is worded that the mother has custody. If so, she has the ... | |
| I'm not sure what to do | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My husband is in Texas traning to go to Iraq in a few months. I was wondering what I need to have ... A: As you haven't told me what state you are in, I have no way of saying one way or the other. A parent ... | |
| Help Please, I am VERY Concerned! | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Andrea Amicable. I am currently in the middle of a, what once was a amicable divorce, is ... A: You have expressed valid concerns that a judge would certainly take under consideration in any ... | |
| Son wants to live with dad | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been separated from my husband for 6 years. We had three children together. I had a new ... A: If your child moves in with Dad, the child support order would have to change. Divorce has nothing ... | |
| custody issues | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: my question and one of the many problems is this: i am and have been currently separated from my ... A: It sounds to me like there is more to your story than you are telling me. I have no miracle cures ... | |
| Inheritance and Divorce - California | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My husband used his inheritance to pay for our home. He put the house in both our names. I'm told if ... A: If he had inherited something during the marriage, it is my understanding that it is community ... | |
| marriage | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: My partner and I of 4 years want to marry but when he was 19 he was married for approx. 6 months ... A: I am not aware of any State that allows bigamy except maybe Utah. You might call a lawyer in Utah to ... | |
| Joint Legal Custody & Moving States | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have had joint legal custody and full physical custody of my two boys since my divorce, nearly 4 ... A: Unless the paperwork prohibits you from leaving the State, you can go anytime you want. If it does ... | |
| divorce | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: This question is one that can really help someone, my son. He married just before going to Iraq, ... A: Unless your daughter in law ever lived in Washington, your son will have to file an action in ... | |
| private vs. public school for child | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My ex-wife and I sent our son to private school from kindergarten through current (2nd grade). She ... A: The way the Court looks at it is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". In other words, the Court will ... | |
| thinking my husband is divorced | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for 8 months now and when we decided to try to get custody of his ... A: Well, first of all you don't have to tell your friends and family. Have a final divorce decree ... | |
| blurring of work and home boundaries | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Would like your opinion please. My husband of 2 1/2 yrs. has been a tax resolution specialist for ... A: This is a control issue. You need to ask yourself whether it is worth living like this. I was ... | |
| Out of State Divorce Agreement | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: My former husband and I were divorced in Indiana in 2002. Neither of us lives there now; I live in ... A: If he won't listen to his children, you should talk to a CA lawyer and file a motion for custody ... | |
| Out of State Divorce Agreement | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: My former husband and I were divorced in Indiana in 2002. Neither of us lives there now; I live in ... A: When you have physical custody of the child, start an action in CA. That would give CA jurisdiction ... | |
| child support and father's rights | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: My daughter's father and I have never been married and there is no court order establishing custody ... A: I am confused. If you don't have custody of your daughter, you have no right to support. If the ... | |
| Getting alimony reduced | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I am going to court in Ohio to have my alimony reduced. I have not been employed since Dec.2006 when ... A: The Court can always strike the arrearages and forgive any indebtedness, unless, of course you draw ... | |
| separting, unmarried, children involved. | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: My common law(?) husband and I have lived together for the past 9years in the state of ... A: I assume you have made the decision to split. You need to start preparing your evidence for full ... | |
| child support | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: i was divorced in New Hampshire, moved to my home country of italy after-i was laid off of job ... A: I still do not understand whether you are under a court order to pay a certain amount of support per ... | |
| contempt of divorce agreement | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: Where and how can I file for contempt of a divorce agreement.at the time of our divorce i agreed to ... A: Most state bar associations have clinics where you can get free legal help for this sort of thing. I ... | |
| Florida premarital assets. | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: Hmm, where to start. I received a restraining order (final judgment) from my wife. My premarital ... A: You need to file a motion with the Court ASAP for possession of your premarital property. The Court ... | |
| divorce with new baby | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: My husband is active duty USAF and we are getting a divorce. He has never called or e-mailed to ask ... A: What to expect in these situations depends entirely on the judge. If you are in a state that allows ... | |
| separation | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I've been married for a little over 3 years and have 2.5 year old girl. We live in my husband's ... A: These questions ask for a legal opinion, and I am not licensed to practice law. You need to contact ... | |
| divorcing my mother | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I am 22 years of age, and would like to divorce my mother. I can assure you there is no way of ... A: Unless you are married to your mother, you cannot divorce her. You do not have to talk to her or ... | |
| divorce and alimony followup question | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I have been seperated (physically but not legally) for 3 months. I live in California ... A: I cannot answer that question. You will need to ask a local family law specialist what a judge may ... | |
| Emancipation | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I live in NM im 15 and i know that when i turn 16 i can get emancipated or attempt to . I have a job ... A: You need to do some research on what the steps are to be emancipated. Go to the library and look in ... | |
| Divorce and Legal Seperation | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I am an apartment manager and one of my tenants is still legally married to her husband. The are ... A: There are two kinds of separation, legal and physical. The difference is that a legal separation ... | |
| genetic testing | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I live in NH, I received a letter today dated 4-17-07. Some of what the letter contained...Please be ... A: I am not licensed to give legal advice. If the child is yours, you are responsible to support the ... | |
| divorce and child custody | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: What rights does my minor child have to move out of state and if she is allowed to what are my ... A: I don't understand. Is your ex planning to move? You can ask the court to give you custody if the ... | |
| divorce after legal separation | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Is it a shorter process to divorce after a legal separation or do all the same papers have to be ... A: In some states, the property settlement and support agreement/settlement must be filed before a ... | |
| State Wants Me To Pay Back Child Support | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I did had a child out of marriage. The case was originated in Puerto Rico but New York state (Where ... A: You definitely need to get a lawyer as soon as possible. They can guarnish your wages, take your ... | |
| Disabled Stay at home mom, divorce | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old stay at home mother of 2. I am also disabled and I am about to go through a ... A: It looks like you are getting all of your life lessons at once. Certainly pursue the disabled claim. ... | |
| what is right? | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I am the step-mom, my current husband has one son with ex-wife. He got primary residence 4 years ... A: It sounds to me like the woman is emotionally "married" to her son, and can't stand the idea of ... | |
| taxes owed in divorce | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are going through a divorce and in the papers it is written that he is responsible ... A: The IRS is not bound by your divorce papers. Even if he is responsible to pay your taxes, you would ... | |
| Stepson | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: My husband is been cheated out of his son. He was living with a woman that just happen to be married ... A: Unfortunately the only way to force the situation is to go through the Courts. If you continue to ... | |
| Single mom idise | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: my mom is single and has a hard time runing a family, espesshly sence she is OCD.Can you help?Is ... A: Love her and go be a kid. You are worrying about stuff that you can't do anything about. Your life ... | |
| taxes owed in divorce | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are going through a divorce and in the papers it is written that he is responsible ... A: I would say that if you owe taxes for the years 2000-2006 you have some problems. If not, the taxes ... | |
| Reunification | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I haven't seen my daughter in almost 5 years. I will admit that it is defiantly partially my fault. ... A: From the sounds of things, I believe you ought to bite the bullet and hire an attorney and go to ... | |
| abadonment Law in Florida | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My son was awarded custody of his son by DCF 7 years ago. His son was 4 and has no contact with the ... A: I assume you want to terminate the mother's parental rights on the ground of abandonment. I would ... | |
| child suppor | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My ex husband lost his job because he has a drinking promblem. I dont receive my child support ... A: You can't attach his wife's income, but you can have him found in contempt and his wife will likely ... | |
| question | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm sorry didn't clearly specify the question last time. I want to know how I can make the ... A: You do not need a $1500 lawyer to do that. Get a referral from the $1500 lawyer for someone that can ... | |
| Child Support/Changing the Juridiction of the Divorce | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I am currently facing a major dilemma. My daughter was diagnosed with Grave's Disease and her ... A: I cannot tell you how to do this, I would be practicing law and I am not licensed to do that. ... | |
| filing for visitation | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My brother has two children who relocated from the bay area to southern California with their ... A: I am afraid that he will have to seek an order where the children reside. If he had done it before ... | |
| Child visitation issues | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I live in Oklahoma. My boy's father moved to Kansas approximately 3 hours away several months ago. ... A: It all depends on whether you and the father agree on the move to Mexico or whether he will fight ... | |
| back Child support | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: My ex is almost 2,000 dollars behind in child support!!!! She has not paid anything to me and she ... A: It depends on how active the Child Support office is. If they prosecute arrearages, you don't have ... | |
| Reduction in owed child support? | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what it would take for my husband to get a reduction in child support owed to his ... A: Either parent can ask the Court to review the level of support simply due to the passage of time. If ... | |
| child care | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: My kids mom has been dating her boyfriend for 4 months and is now using him for day care. I don't ... A: Unless you have some evidence that the boyfriend is not an appropriate care giver, or that it is ... | |
| Out of town | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: Ok...you have helped out ALOT with the information you've given her. I have one last question and ... A: The amount of support depends on how much he makes. If his income has increased, your sister can ask ... | |
| Out of town | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: One more question about what can be done about the child support? I didn't know that is way to high. ... A: In my experience, $18,000 is outrageous. In most states they would post his photo in the post office ... | |
| Out of town | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: This question is for a female that I know. I'm wondering is there a law that prohibits a father ... A: My question is how did this guy get that far behind in child support and not be in jail? If the ... | |
| Fearness in father leads to accept the unacceptable. | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old stepson that everytime he’s with his mom, rarely calls his dad. According to ... A: Boy, that is a tough one. I can certainly understand your need for sleep and your husband's desire ... | |
| drug testing, ohio | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: ..and yes there is children involved..Four children. I am fighting a battle right now with there ... A: If you originally owned the house, you will get it. Have you applied for child and spouse support? ... | |
| filing | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I am at the beginning of a divorce. I live in Mountain Top, PA. I wanted to know if there is a ... A: You need to talk to your husband about getting a divorce. You may be fooling yourself if you assume ... | |
| disappearing ex-spouse | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been divorced for 9 years, and my ex husband has recently disappeared. He has made NO ... A: Unless the custody order prevents you from leaving the State, just go. If you have to amend the ... | |
| Vehicle | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I had gotten divorced and she got the rights to a vehicle that was in my name. For the last few ... A: You need to send a copy of the property settlement/order which ordered her to pay for the vehicle to ... | |
| child custody/support | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: 2 issues. 1st) Husband and I married Aug. 2005. His children were awarded to x-in-laws due to mother ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot file in another county. The county were the children live is the ... | |
| Out-of-State Child Custody | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: My ex-wife and I have been separated since February 2004, and officially divorced in October 2006. ... A: I cannot give you legal advice because I am not a licensed attorney. You need to seek the advice of ... | |
| duvorce & DUI | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: State-Calif. been in divorce proceedings nearly 2 yrs. Very bitter and nasty. husband of 23 yrs ... A: Sometimes we do things that seem so inconsequencial and yet can be so devastating. If you were in ... | |
| Warrant for arrest (bizarre) | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: My wife's ex-husband ("ex") apparently filed a warrant for her arrest in NJ for kidnapping their ... A: Any warrant for a felony offense is a serious matter and you should seek an attorney to advise you. ... | |
| visitation and the girlfriend.. | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been unhappy for some time. He asked me to move out for a while in January ... A: It depends on whether you have a court order. If you don't have a court order, you can do whatever ... | |
| single parent | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I was in a wonderful relationship but ended it before I found out I was pregnant. I never told the ... A: First of all, feeling guilty is not healthy, so stop that. It doesn't help. If the biological father ... | |
| Adultery | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: What are the legal ramification regarding divorcing due to adultery? What is the spouse entitled to? ... A: I am not an expert in California law, and recommend that you ask a lawyer this question. As I ... | |
| Pls Advice | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend was married in Honduras but he and his wife never lived together. Two years ago, he ... A: I do not know the laws of Honduras. A marriage will not automatically dissolve under US law. Under ... | |
| Need a change in the Divorce Decree... | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: My husband got divorce 4 years ago. Up until August 2006, his ex-wife and son lived 2 miles away ... A: I certainly recommend hiring a lawyer, the procedures of domestic court are complicated and laymen ... | |
| Stepfather wants name change for stepson | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My 7 year old son currently has my last name. His biological father never signed the birth ... A: Most states allow a one time name change with no questions asked. All you have to do is get some ... | |
| angry ex wife | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have had MANY heart to heart's with my husband about what this is doing to us and our family. He ... A: It appears that you have two choices: (1) ignore everything that is going on around you or (2) ... | |
| Baby's last name: Father's or Mother's | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: My 21 y/o son and 22 y/o girlfriend live together and are expecting a baby this spring. The girl ... A: This sounds like a lesson for your son to be more careful about who he has sex with. He is going to ... | |
| angry ex wife | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: My husbands ex wife has been telling my stepdaughter and my husbands family (employed by sister ... A: It sounds like you need to have a heart to heart chat with your husband. This is all about ... | |
| Child Custody | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: We have joint custody of our 9 yo son. We rotate weekly. I generally have the child most of the ... A: You need to keep a dairy for a few months to demonstrate exactly how many nights you keep the child. ... | |
| separation | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are estranged and wish to separate and eventually divorce, but we both must continue ... A: If you both agree, maybe. Some states do not consider that a separation, so if one person wanted to ... | |
| NC divorce paperwork | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: My spouse and I are filing for divorce in NC. We got all the forms from a website, but are unsure ... A: For a divorce in NC, you will need a complaint, an answer and a divorce judgment. You will also need ... | |
| DIVORCE AND COSTUDO | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I am considering divorcing my husband. We'll be married 3 years on Jan. 31st. We have lived in ... A: You can get a divorce and custody in California. Courts only give sole custody if one parent is ... | |
| Divorce Issue | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I am married for 1 year 8 months now and i would like a divorce but the wife doesnt want to give me ... A: It is my understanding that if you stay married for two years, she will get her green card. If you ... | |
| California and abandonment | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: My husband left in Sept for a job in Washington and now wants a divorce. I am trying to find out if ... A: California has no fault divorce and no fault support statutes, so while abandonment is a ... | |
| Child Custody | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: After my husband and I separated, he would stalk me outside my apartment. I had the children living ... A: Sole custody is pretty rare these days and is only granted either (1) if the other parent is a ... | |
| What happens in this case? | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for 10 years. I have a daughter 8 years old. My wife and I are living in a ... A: You can expect to stay in the house, she will have to leave. I would expect that unless you are ... | |
| 11 year old boy unhappy visiting father | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I have not been together since my son was 10 weeks old. My son has always visited ... A: It certainly is a tragedy that the father is more interested in being in control than putting his ... | |
| Divorce with Mexican Citizen in Mexico | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Robinson, I saw your reply to a gentleman who has the same problem that I do. I married a ... A: If your wife accept service of the papers, you can divorce her in the US. All she has to do is file ... | |
| Unfriendly divorce...2 Kids involved | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm asking this to help out my aunt. She and her ex have been divorced for quite some time now. The ... A: This will be difficult. You will need to file a motion or petition with the Court to change custody. ... | |
| gaurdianship or some like. | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I need to know the cheapest way to go about getting gaurdianship to take care of a 15 yr old living ... A: You will need to consult an attorney to draw up a proper agreement for you. I think that a letter ... | |
| filing for seperation/divorce. | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for 2 years, I want a divorce,my husband says he won't give me one. Can he just ... A: If he is unemployed because he just doesn't want to work, it is unlikely he will get support. If you ... | |
| back child support | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I have been divorced for seven years. I have been back to court three times for child support ... A: In my opinion you would be entitled to back child support because he withheld the information you ... | |
| Legal seperation and adultery | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can help me but.. My ex and I are legally separated. In the papers he has to ... A: It is my understanding that legal separation agreements are like contracts and events that happen ... | |
| divorce and alimony | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I have been living separately for about two years (without any court paperwork). Now, ... A: Two years separation is usually sufficient ground for a divorce in most states. The second question ... | |
| Texas' 10 year spousal support | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: In order to receive spousal support (alimony) in the state of Texas, one of the conditions stated is ... A: I do not have a license to practice law in Texas and cannot give you a legal opinion. You need to ... | |
| How much can they garneshee or child support | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a good friend who has had a very rough time and went to prison for two years on a ... A: I too have compassion for your friend, but that is what can happen when you make wrong decisions. It ... | |
| Separation & adultery | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I have been dating a man that is separated. He and his wife split because they didn't get along and ... A: It is hard to say why she changed her complaint. I would be concerned that she is seeking alimony ... | |
| This may sound dumb but... | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I have no idea what I'm doing. I'll start from the beginning and hopefully you can help me... In ... A: It would be a lot easier to hire a lawyer. My guess is that it would cost you about $250-500. You ... | |
| Sole custody | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I'll have a child in a little bit more then 1 month. I'm not married nor have a boyfriend, nor ... A: It depends on what kind of parent the father would be. If he is a good role model, I recommend that ... | |
| seperation options | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I'm thinking of moving out with my two children. My husband and I own our home and allot of our ... A: I believe that you need to ask a lawyer these questions. It can be a strategic disadvantage to be ... | |
| Dog visitation | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: When I divorced, my ex and I had a verbal agreement that I could take our dogs for visits, at my ... A: I am sorry that you do not get to see the dogs, but it appears that he has the right to refuse you ... | |
| inheritance | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: i want to give my son a sum of money (10,000) in the form of a mutual fund. however, his marriage is ... A: I wouldn't say that he would lose his money, but as I understand Florida law, the money would be ... | |
| help | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am currently getting ready to go through a divorce and I had a few questions. First, my current ... A: Most states do have rules of thumb that allow breast feeding mothers to have primary custody until ... | |
| change in court ordered visitation | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: How do you think the court would view my ex wanting to make the change but not accepting my ... A: I don't know how the Court would view these matters, it depends on the Judge. Generally, if one ... | |
| Child custody | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: hey, im having a huge problem. Three years ago i met a girl with a daughter and moved in with her ... A: Most states encourage a father's visitation with the child. You will need to show a healthy place ... | |
| Texas custody and child support | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I am about to go through a divorce in Texas. We are talking about a 50/50 custody arrangement. Are ... A: Calculating child support obligations depends on relative incomes, number of days with each parent, ... | |
| what are my options? | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I am married for 12 years, separated for about a year, moved to ohio from NY in July'06. trying to ... A: If his name is on the property, then you will need to file for divorce and property division in NY. ... | |
| Seperation and Moving | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I have been seperated from my wife for two months. I have not made a decision yet on the ... A: The answer to your questions lies in whether there are any substantive differences in the divorce ... | |
| German Divorce | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: As an American married to a German national who is currently seeking to divorce me. How do I find ... A: I am not familiar with German divorce law. If you can get her over here, you can file a custody ... | |
| best intrests for my child | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: My husband of four and a half years walked out on my three year old son and I. It was very sudden ... A: Sorry for the loss, I know your life must be upside down right now. I know that things are very ... | |
| Please HELP!!! | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Here is my case. I am NOT an American citizen but married to an American citizen since 2003. To ... A: I am not an expert on immigration law and cannot help you with those questions. If moving to this ... | |
| Common law wife ?? | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: He has been divorced for about 5 years now. He lives in Maryland in his big house (which is almost ... A: There are many circumstances which can change my answer,so I can't give you a difinitive answer to ... | |
| Mom/Step Dad Splitting | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: My mother and Step Dad are splitting up. She is coming to stay with me tomorrow. They were together ... A: Generally each spouse is entitled to 50% of the assets and liabilities acquired during marriage. ... | |
| Separation | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: Wife and husband are currently in marriage counseling and live in the state of Virginia. Situation ... A: The issue of separation in the house is whether third parties would consider the couple separated or ... | |
| What happens in court? | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a divorce case coming up soon. I was wondering what happens in court? Do I need to have one ... A: Generally in uncontested divorces the Judge looks at your paperwork and makes sure everything that ... | |
| domestic pergury | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: my spouse signed an affidavit stating that he lied in court about my parenting to gain custody of my ... A: I am not sure what your objectives are. Are you together to try to reconcile, or are you waiting for ... | |
| Childs medical bills | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I were divorce in MA. in 1996,in the divorce decree it state that I provide heath Ins. ... A: I am not sure what the Statute of Limitations is payment under a court order, three years is the ... | |
| alimony in Florida | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I know somebody who divorced her loser husband recently. They have no children but according to ... A: I cannot comment on your friend's experience because there are a lot of factors that come into play ... | |
| Access Rights | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I hope you might be able to help. I'm a UK citizen and am pregnant. The father is a US citizen. ... A: That question is more complicated than you might think. To keep it simple, if you have the child in ... | |
| Paternal rights | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: My daughter was born 10 years ago. I am the only person on her birth certificate. I gave her ... A: Have you simply asked to put your husband's name on the birth certificate without going into detail ... | |
| Legal custody of child | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: Only one paragraph of the notarized agreement specifically mentions the minor. It says" ... A: That is the first time I have ever seen an agreement like that and I would want to ask a number of ... | |
| Legal custody of child | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: In 2004, I got custody of my grandson, aged 10. My husband (as step-grandfather) agreed to sign ... A: If you are referring to guardianship, yes, he can be removed as a guardian under specific ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering. I had met a lady and dated here twice. Im divorced but she was married and we went ... A: Before we go to the worst case scenario, other than her making fun of you, what makes you think it ... | |
| PREPARING FOR THE BIG D | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: MR. ROBINSON, THIS IS MY FIRST MARRAIGE. ALMOST 8 YEARS NOW. ALL GOOD UNTIL THE PAST FEW YEARS. ... A: You need to get copies of all of your (husband's too) financial records, tax returns, pay stubs, ... | |
| legal seperation | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: Can you advise, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, what constitutes a "legal seperation" of spouses? ... A: Your best source of this kind of information would be a Virginia attorney. Generally speaking what ... | |
| Child Custody | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: The question I have is this.. My brother's dad has got temp custody of him right now. But due to ... A: If parents can get along, there is no need for custody agreements and orders. Orders and written ... | |
| Divorce Settlement | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I have been married for 5 years and have 3 young children. We are about to get ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. I would recommend that you ... | |
| Prenup... Good Idea? | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if a prenup is a good idea in this day and age with about 50% of marriages ending up ... A: I personally don't like them because they are a "back door" which is always there for people who ... | |
| Divorce and Child Health care | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Pursuant to our divorce decree, my ex husband is supposed to be the one that carries full medical ... A: You either should get insurance coverage and ask for an increase in child support or demand that he ... | |
| divorce plus unborn child | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I got married on July 1st and soon after found out I was pregnant. About a month into the marriage ... A: It all depends on what kind of father he would be. If the child would be better off not knowing him, ... | |
| home abandonment | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I bought a house with a girlfriend, maintained the house for 4yrs. then she left taking everything. ... A: Unfortunately, since she is co-owner, she has whatever rights California law gives her in the ... | |
| Property acquired after abandonment of marriage | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: My daughter in law abandoned the marriage(married in Bullhead City, Arizona)in 1992 and has lived ... A: If she has had the truck and tools for 10 years I would assume they are not worth very much. ... | |
| Divorce to a Foreign | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I am in the United States Army, I have been in for almost 4 years. When I was stationed in South ... A: I cannot see how it would hurt you other than having to pay child support. I don't think most ... | |
| Childrens Rights | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I live in Arizona and have been through an awful divorce 14 years ago when my daughter was 2 and a ... A: I believe your daughter can make whatever decisions she wants about where she lives. If she doesn't ... | |
| Divorce based on abandonment and the property that is spit. | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: My state is Florida. I have a client who was divorced because the whereabouts of her spouse are ... A: Usually when a divorce is entered and no distribution is requested or granted, the right to ... | |
| Property Settlement | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: IS MY CONTENTION VALID, CORRECT, ACCURATE. btw: STATE IS TEXAS.My soon-to-be and I purchased a ... A: There is no absolute answer. Your suggestion is valid, and other ways to handle it are (1) both ... | |
| want to move | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I have two children and the father and I have never been married. The children have been in my ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion, which is what you are asking. ... | |
| seperation/divorce | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: What it the difference between filing for seperation and filing for divorce? A: That would depend on which state you live in. In most states, if one person wants to divorce and the ... | |
| server process | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have an x who is trying avoid being served in the state of Hawaii. I know she lives there. I'm not ... A: Let me be the first to volunteer to go to Hawaii to serve your ex. Seriously, most process servers ... | |
| visitation of my son | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I are separated, she lives in Newmarket, ONT, Canada, with our 6 year old son, and I ... A: I suppose that she is afraid that if you get the child into the US that she will not get him back. ... | |
| custody | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Robinson, I'm a 15 year old girl and my sister is 14.I will be 16 in december my question is my ... A: I would say that you are old enough to make up your minds where you want to live. If your mother is ... | |
| divorce/annulment | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I was married in 2000 to a german national here in Texas. We seperated in 2002, and since then I ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. Annulments are only granted in ... | |
| 2 1/2 year divorce | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: It's the neverending divorce. I can't get my (ex) husband to come to the table and I think the ... A: My second divorce was very bitter and lasted five years, and we still have disagreements over ... | |
| Terminating the fathers rights | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I am pregnant and the biological father of the baby wants no part of the baby and i myself want him ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give legal advice. You will need to contact a Texas ... | |
| Nasty divorce about to begin | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: One quick follow-up based on what you said: is the majority of expense typically occurred in a ... A: After doing it for close to 30 years, my experience as a lawyer leads me to believe that most of the ... | |
| Nasty divorce about to begin | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I'm close to filing for divorce and have a few questions: 1) Given that my wife has 3 suicide ... A: If your wife has all of those diagnosed emotional problems, it would not seem logical for her to get ... | |
| child custody | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I live in the state of florida at what age can the child choose to go stay with thank you A: I assume that you are refering to the age when the Court will listen to the child's wishes. This ... | |
| Help for dads | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I am divorced and pay nearly $800.00 per month in child support. Because of either bad lawyering or ... A: I am not sure why you would think there was bad lawyering involved, but you do have an option, and ... | |
| Ex wife demeaning father | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I am dating a man who was separated for 2 years and is now recently divorced. He has a son age 7 ... A: This comes up a lot in divorce and remarriage. Sometimes you just have to feel sorry for the woman ... | |
| family law/living conditions | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I live in nevada, and have a qestion about about living condtions at my ex-spouses house; they are ... A: You don't say anything about living conditions, what your situation is, or what the custody ... | |
| Divorce/Abandonment? | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for almost 2 years. I live near San Diego and my wife lives in Tijuana, Mexico. ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I would recommend that you ... | |
| GAURDIANSHIP | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: My niece has ran away from once and i still having a lot of problems at home My sister told her to ... A: At that age, your niece should be able to sign into school herself. If her mother's consent is ... | |
| Contempt | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: Filed 2nd contempt on my son's mother, went to hearing on Wednesday and judge stated visitation to ... A: I would not recommend that you go to court without an attorney. As expensive as they are, they can ... | |
| dna result and child support | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Recently, the dna result proved that I am not the father of my child; however, the judge still order ... A: I am surprised that the Judge ordered you to pay child support. You should see if you can appeal ... | |
| RRSP's in a separation | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Registered Retirement savings plan. Are you located in the states?While I was married my husband ... A: The answer depends on the laws of your state. Some states would consider the whole amount separate, ... | |
| family | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: i have been in a dispute with my brother over a few issues. 1. when we were visiting him he punched ... A: It is always difficult to deal with unacceptable behavior from people who are supposed to love us. ... | |
| Can my husband take my daughter away? | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: Well here is my situation, my husband advised me on June 22nd that he wants to get a divorce because ... A: If he has said anything to you that puts you or your daughter in fear of harm then you can get a ... | |
| Abiding by the Divorce Agreement | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I'm recently divorced, and my ex is still very anger and bitter. In our agreement, we have weekly ... A: You need to be keeping a calendar of when you drop off the kids, when you pick them up, etc. This ... | |
| Kids don't want to visit father | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I divorced when our daughters were 1 and 3 years old. I was given full custody ... A: You might try family counseling, many churches provide free pastoral counseling. If he is unwilling, ... | |
| Married in Mexico and in Texas..is a divorce from Texas valid in Mexcio? | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend (he's a mexican citizen)married his wife in Mexcio and in Texas. He wants to file for ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. It is my understanding that ... | |
| Moving with my daughter | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: A week ago my husband told me that he wants a divorce. He is in the military and stationed on a ... A: I have always advised my clients to look at the most common sense answer first and then consider the ... | |
| divorce | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom of 3 children, looking to go back to work in Sept and get divorced. He ... A: The more indepentant that you are going into the divorce will give you more flexibility in how to go ... | |
| divorce settlement | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: How long do I have to collect on a divorce settlement and how can I get him to pay it. A: The answer depends on whether your divorce settlement is incorporated into your divorce decree. If ... | |
| Splitting an IRA in a NJ legal separation | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: If two people file legal separation papers in the state of nj, can they split a traditional ira ... A: Yes You will have to be careful about the wording. As I recall, the money has to be rolled out of ... | |
| Divorce with mexican citizen | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm a US citizen and I got married in mexico last year with a mexican citizen. We did not married ... A: If she consents to the divorce, you can have her sign papers to that effect and send them back to ... | |
| Mission impossible | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: This is the very first time I ask someone about my situation. My ex and I were never married however ... A: First of all, you can never lose your son. You will always be his mother, and he will always love ... | |
| Eviction concern | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: My husband recently cheated on me and now we are getting divorced. Currently, we live on the 1st ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You need to ask an attorney ... | |
| breach of contract | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I don't know where ealse to ask this question but perhaps your law experience can help me. I sell ... A: The second pup is an easy answer, since he has not given you a deposit on that one, you can go ahead ... | |
| Seperation/divorce and moving | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is seperating from her husband. They have one 6 year old child. What is the law as far ... A: Your daughter may move anywhere she wants with the exception that if she moves out of the country ... | |
| My daughter wants to live with me | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: For a number of weeks now, my daughter has been coming around on a weekend complaining about how bad ... A: The healthiest way to handle this would be to go to family counseling. Legally, what you have to do ... | |
| dissolution in Alaska | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are in agreement on terms of the dissolution of our 25 year marriage, and want to ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You need to ask a lawyer ... | |
| Complex question on my husband's affair | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: . I don't know where to begin but.. I'd try to brief. My husband had cheated on me a little more ... A: Well, it isn't the most complicated mess I have ever heard of, but it is a close second. I would ... | |
| Child custody | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: My ex and I have 50/50 custody. He is a police officer in our city. I recently was arrested and am ... A: I have a couple of suggestions for the hearing. First, have some friends as witnesses as to what ... | |
| Being served for civil family litigation | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I have never been married, some bitch that I had a one night stand with 19 years ago that I barely ... A: As a practical matter, anyone can be served anywhere if the sheriff or a private investigator knows ... | |
| Child Visitation Mediation | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: My husband will be going into mediation, Pro Se, on Thursday in an attempt to get more visitation ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You should ask these ... | |
| Being served for civil family litigation | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I work in Wyoming but I'm a resident of Montana. Can I be legally served for a civil family ... A: If your wife lives in Wyoming and you are served in Wyoming, the lawsuit can be handled in Wyoming. ... | |
| Trusting Friends | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: I've been divorced for 10 yrs now. 1 by 1 long term friends shun me. Like Don't call us we'll call ... A: Well, one of two things are happening here. Either you are becoming more and more aware through ... | |
| Income and child support | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: What qualifies as "income" when determining child support? My husband grosses $3,300/month. All of ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I also have not practiced law ... | |
| I want full custody | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I gave birth to my son about 2 1/2 months ago and my boyfriend at that time decided to breakup so he ... A: Under the circumstance you described, you may want to consider proposing to him that he surrender ... | |
| nz family law | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: can I make my ex have daughter more (I am happy with ammount of every other weekend but would like ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. I assume you are not represented ... | |
| Child custody | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: My ex and I have 50/50 custody. He is a police officer in our city. I recently was arrested and am ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you any legal advice, which is what you are ... | |
| Changing current order | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: In 2000 I had a child. I have never been married to my child's father. Since November of 2003 my ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. You will need to consult a ... | |
| Sole custody. . . . | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I have been divorced only for a short while and we have joint custody with me having ... A: Boys will be boys. Unless there is some evidence that the father is physically abusing the child, ... | |
| Filing a substitution-pro per & Borson motion | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I've had my attorney for 1.8 years protecting my property in my divorce. He has been very ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. The best I can recommend is that ... | |
| uncle | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: i have a bet going with a friend that it is illegal to sleep with your uncle if he is blood related, ... A: I don't have enough information to give you a definite answer. If you are talking about sleep, ... | |
| Fraud @ DCSS | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: California Case: My ex wife opened a case with District Child Support Services for enforcement of ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. In most states it is a ... | |
| common law | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: Just found this site... is it US or Canadian law? I live in BC Canada. Lived common law with a man ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I also know nothing of ... | |
| rights to unborn child | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I am currently 6 months pregnant,and the father of the baby and I have been together for over ... A: This is typical scare tactics by a father that is immature and scared to death of the prospect of ... | |
| Extending Child Support Payments | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I live in Northern California and I would like to know if there is any provisions or laws pertaining ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and can not give you legal advice, which is what you seek. I am ... | |
| child support | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: my ex-wife is taking me to court to get 25% of my income as child support for our son. i was ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion, and I am not familiar with ... | |
| divorce | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: okay my husband and i lived together for five years. we bought a trailer but because of not being ... A: Legally no. Physically yes. If he is threatening you with physical violence, there is probably a ... | |
| Divorce Documents | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I am filing my own divorce papers. I am not sure which order my documents are submitted to the ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. I would recommend that you go ... | |
| divorce | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: my husband just found out that he was never officially divorced from his first wife. Could he get ... A: Well, the bad news is that your marriage is void. Bigamous marriages are illegal and null and void. ... | |
| My daughter | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have been through the divorce part of the game and lost eveything due to an ex-wife who works for ... A: it is always tough when one parent does not act the way the other parent thinks they should. You can ... | |
| ex-wife forging my husband s name | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: you are a life saver I have been on the internet trying to find this information for days. I would ... A: Actually you can call the DA's office directly, but calling the police would probably be the ... | |
| ex-wife forging my husband s name | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I recently found out that his ex-wife had forged his signature on a refund in 2003. ... A: Identification theft is a crime, as is forgery. You have three options: (1) have the domestic court ... | |
| parenting classes | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: this is really a couple different questions. First how can I find out if my ex was served with ... A: I am not licensed to practice law so I cannot give you a legal opinion. If you were both ordered by ... | |
| No Divorce certificate: | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I just starting to see a man who l use to date 10 years ago. He was telling me as he is separated ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion, which is what you want. To my ... | |
| Medical/dental expenses | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: Divorced for 3 years, wife had an affair and filed. I agreed but she took the children and I get to ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. Usually the parents split the ... | |
| Separation | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: I have two children with my husband, if I decided to leave the state what would I have to do ... A: It would be best to reach an agreement with your husband about the custody of the children before ... | |
| Separation | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: My Husband and i split up September 2005. He is living in the family home with his 20yr old ... A: I would suggest that you consult an attorney and start a proceeding to sell the house. Most states ... | |
| Enforcing settlement terms | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I agreed to let my ex-husband pay out the balance of our divorce settlement via a note payable ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I assume the documents do not ... | |
| adultery | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: well there is no other way to say it. my wife cheated on me. and im full of anger and rage. I didnt ... A: Adultery is usually the fault of both spouses. Reconciliation is always best. However, if you are ... | |
| divorce | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: Can I file for divorce, if I don't know where my husband is? And how does that work? Thnaks A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. you need to ask an attorney ... | |
| divorce and he lied it has not been a year | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: i rec div papers to sign i left him in nov it has been 5 months i called him and told him he was ... A: I am not a licensed attorney and cannot give you legal advice. I suggest you find an attorney as ... | |
| taking kids abroad when you are divorced | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: do i have to get permission from my ex husband , as i would like to take my children abroad for ten ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I have always been of the ... | |
| Stepson couch potatoe | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: Mr Robinson, I have a 22year old stepson who has decided to retire young at my expense. He will not ... A: I went through that, I know it is extremely frustrating. There are two schools of thought on this, ... | |
| divorce attorney fees | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: In 1995 my first divorce lawyer withdrew from my case after some disputes over her charges. I ... A: I am not a licensed attorney and cannot give you a legal opinion. I certainly recommend you consult ... | |
| Liability | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: Is a Spouce libale for the Credit Debt of the other if a signature wasn't given ? A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. In some states have the ... | |
| support | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I was the recent victim of an OSC that raised my child support over 75%. I believe my attorney ... A: Well, I certainly feel your frustration with the legal system. I could tell you some horror stories ... | |
| Custody decisions | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: How much weight is given to the wishes of a 15-year-old in determining custody, and how much of the ... A: I am not a licensed attorney and cannot give you legal advice. My experience is that 15 year olds ... | |
| retroactive reduction of child support payments | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: This concerns California law. Recently recieved a reduction in child support payments and said ... A: One can rely on God/Spirit/Source/Higher Power. The court can pretty much order anything it thinks ... | |
| Dear James, I do not know... | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I do not know if you can help me or not however any advice would very helpful, your opinion would be ... A: I am not licensed to practice law so I cannot give you legal advice. It sounds like he is making ... | |
| what do you think? | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: I live in Illinois, my ex husband now lives in Indiana. He is 6 thousand plus behind in child ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I do have some experience in ... | |
| Mentally Ill Father?/Mother Fears him? | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you. I will try and keep this simple as possible. I am the son of a 78 year ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give legal advice. You have a number of legal related ... | |
| Attorney Fees Order | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: California Case: I was ordered to pay my ex's attorney $20k in connection with a Borson Motion he ... A: Hk Kurt I am not a licensed attorney and you would have to ask your attorney that question. To my ... | |
| Divorce | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: Two parties are pending a divorce hearing where visitation and child support are at issue. The ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I am not familiar with the ... | |
| Spliting Assets | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: My friend and her husband are just starting a seperation. Along with all the other family debts, ... A: Again I am not giving you a legal opinion, a lawyer will have to do that. Based on what I know, she ... | |
| Spliting Assets | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: My friend and her husband are just starting a seperation. Along with all the other family debts, ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You need to contact a lawyer ... | |
| divorce process | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: Last month my husband went and filed for a divorce. He handed me the papers and ever since then he's ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You can call the court and ... | |
| Divorce law | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I want a divorce from my wife. Reasons being that she left the state to be with another man, under ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice. I recommend that you hire a ... | |
| seeing my child | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: james, thanks for taking my question. "let's just say..." i get fed up and abruptly leave my ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice, and I highly recommend that you ... | |
| Child support | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: At what age does paying child support end? Does it end when they finish school or what if they go ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. The answer depends on the ... | |
| Divorce | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: I was divorced once and have two adult kids that don't live with me. I have a house which I have ... A: First, I assume you mean "married" instead of "divorced" in the next to last sentence in your second ... | |
| Insuring teen driver | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I live in Ca and have 50/50 custody of my children. Is there any way to get my ex to help pay for my ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. I assume we are talking about ... | |
| modification process | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I am currently paying 700.00 per week in what they termed unallocated support. Wife has possetion of ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. You need to see a lawyer ... | |
| Life insurance policy | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Is it okay to sign over your (100,000)life insurance policy as part of a divorce agreement, but ... A: That is a question for a New York lawyer who practices family law. I don't know what the rules are ... | |
| Life insurance policy | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: Is it okay to sign over your (100,000)life insurance policy as part of a divorce agreement, but ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. Life insurance policies are ... | |
| Half of Medical & etc. | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Agreed in final judgement that hubby would reimburse me for 1/2 of any medical expenses. Although ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. It sounds to me that your ex ... | |
| Divorce Florida | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Good day, Sir I am in the military stationed overseas and am filing for a divorce in the state of ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you legal advice, which is essentially what you ... | |
| Permanent Parenting Plan & Support | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: Please interpret this for me: "During the summer months, the child will be in care of the Father: ... A: I believe that the father is in contempt of the order as far as the support is concerned. your ... | |
| friendly divorce | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: Speaking of money, If I have a pension would my husband be entitled to get half of it when it ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and the questions you ask require me to give you a legal opinion. ... | |
| friendly divorce | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: I am determined to have an amicable and conscious divorce. Is it possible to have an amicable ... A: It always comes down to the money. Both sides inevitably feels like the other is being unfair and ... | |
| Permanent Parenting Plan & Support | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: Please interpret this for me: "During the summer months, the child will be in care of the Father: ... A: I am not sure of the question, but to me it means the Father has visitation for two weeks over the ... | |
| The Family Home | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: My friend Katie, has gone through a divorce, the house and property is being sold, and Katie is ... A: Usually the courts look at whether one spouse has moved out of the house with the intention of ... | |
| The Family Home | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: My friend Katie, has gone through a divorce, the house and property is being sold, and Katie is ... A: I am not licensed to practice law and cannot give you a legal opinion. In many states, if a spouse ... | |
| Polygamy | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: Many thanks. Very interesting. But I'm still not sure how the law can identify polygamists as ... A: I think they are trying to prevent people from having wives in different states that don't know that ... | |
| Polygamy | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: This is one of those questions that you assume you know the answer to for years, and then suddenly ... A: In some states, it is legal to have more than one wife if you belong to defined religious sects or ... | |
| divorce | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I am in tennessee and going thru a divorce. It is uncontested we havent even been married one year ... A: Why would you want them back? Yuck. Seriously, I am not licensed to practice law in Tennessee so I ... | |
| Child support/custody | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I am a father who gained custody of my 7(now 15)year old daughter in 1997. I was given 100% physical ... A: I am not licensed to practice law so I cannot give you legal advice. I have quite a bit of legal ... | |
| What rights do we have? | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: sorry i dont know law but i feel the worst illness would be grief from losing your most loved,well ... A: I agree that the loss of a child is one of the most painful losses a parent can suffer. However, ... | |
| What rights do we have? | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: he didnt go to court because i was having his baby,he was devastated after so we went through the ... A: I am not sure whether a judge would be sympathetic to his missing court for any reason other than ... | |
| What rights do we have? | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I am married to my husband, being together seven years.He had a relationship before me with a ... A: As I am not licensed to practice law, I cannot give you legal advice. I can recommend that he get an ... | |
| I think I screwed up, but.... | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: My wife filed for uncontested (no children between us) divorce a month and a half ago. The only ... A: I am not licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana and cannot give you a legal opinion or ... | |
Family Law (Divorce, Family Relations)
James Robinson
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I was a family law attorney for 25+ years. I have been divorced twice myself. One was friendly. The other wasn`t. Let me know how I can help.
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I have been divorced twice myself. One was friendly. The other wasn't. I was a family law attorney for 25+ years.
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