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| my boyfriends ex wife subpoened my bank records | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend's ex wife served me a subpoena for my personal and business bank records. She wants ...
A: Since some non-custodial parents hide income and assets in the name of their new spouse , partner, ...
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| Child Support Court Order | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am going through a divorce and there is a court ordered paperwork on how the time with children ...
A: Keeping the log is good and if you have someone to testify that he repeatedly did not pick up the ...
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| Relocating child during a divorce | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My question is actually about a friend of mine who is in the military. He is currently going through ...
A: He needs to make sure his divorce includes language that prohibits her from moving more than _____ ...
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| Ex's new wife causing problems | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My ex husbands new wife is causing problems for me and my children. She called my son's school and ...
A: Petition the court to change your parenting time order, to exclude her from being in contact with ...
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| divorce, and child custody | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I left my husband 2 weeks ago because I could not put up with his drug abuse and his mental abuse ...
A: Check with the local Bar Association to see if they have any attorneys who take cases pro bono (for ...
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| custody | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My child's mother refused to give back my son after the judge ordered her to do so. I obtained a ...
A: Your question is very confusing, so I can't answer specifically, but as general rule, if either ...
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| Can the court order more child support than is income in this case | 4/21/2009 |
Q: What will the court do if a man who earned $100,000 got laid from his job shortly before his ...
A: Yes, if you can prove he has under the table income, and present that evidence to the court For ...
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| child custody | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My question is my son is 12 and my daughter is 15 and I have sole custody of them both but my son ...
A: Best to do it as a modification to your court order since it will affect child support and to make ...
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| What should these women do in this case | 4/18/2009 |
Q: What should these women do? He got a woman pregnant in the US. He moved back to his native country ...
A: I reject all of your choices, she might be able to establish paternity internationally. Many ...
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| parental rights? | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i have a three year old son, his father has never paid child support by his own accord. child ...
A: Whether a person pays support does not affect their right to visitation. For example, an unemployed ...
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| attorney-client privilege | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I hire an attorney for my divorce and I have been seeing a man for two months. This attorney is ...
A: The attorney could certainly get into a conflict of interest, if she comes into any information that ...
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| Garnishment | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I received an Income execution For Support Enforcement it says Supreme Court county of Erie. It ...
A: You can do a "pro se" (represent yourself) income withholding. An income withholding is different ...
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| Non-Primary Parent - Year-Long Visit? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: It may help me out enormously! I am the primary parent of five children. Their father, my ex ...
A: It really depends on the rules and regulations governing your housing and other benefits whether or ...
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| Modification of Child Support | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have been divorced since 2005. My son's father has had income deduction since 2/05, even though ...
A: "He's the type to work less to try and get the support lowered, then go back to working full time." ...
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| Child Support and tax law | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I read in another answer that Florida law states that if a parent is behind in child support that ...
A: Theoretically yes, you can claim the child because in an IRS audit you could prove you provided over ...
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| Reasons for sole responsibilty | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I was wondering reasons that the courts would consider important for awarded sole paternal ...
A: If you have the "best" living arrangements and have been the child's primary caretaker you could ask ...
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| dependant assistance | 4/11/2009 |
Q: He lived with me for almost the whole year and she is willing to amend her return. The problem is ...
A: It depends on what type of government assistance she receives. As a rule of thumb if she is ...
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| Child custody | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have joint legal custody of my 7 year old and 4 year old. My 7 year old daughter raced go carts ...
A: You can ask the court to modify you order to include provisions to solve all of these areas of ...
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| Inheritance | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have been married 22 years,getting a divorce, my husband received an inheritance from his parents, ...
A: He can try to ague this is "his" money since it was inheritance from his parents but as in all ...
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| Divorce and Military Relocation | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am an active duty US Marine currently stationed in California. I recently filed for divorce and ...
A: This is very difficult to ask of the court and have any chance of suceeding because you will be ...
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| divorce terms | 4/9/2009 |
Q: do terms in a divorce comtinue if the one of the spouses passes away?in my fathers divorce he agreed ...
A: It depends on: The language in the divorce decree. Does it have a provision for the support to ...
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| Should a mother have the fathers parental right terminated, this is not difficult to do? | 3/14/2009 |
Q: What should a mother do in this case? The father of her unborn daughter flees to Japan. He has a US ...
A: The mother doesn't have the power to do either. For example, paternity would have to be ...
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| Should a mother have the fathers parental right terminated, this is not difficult to do? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: What should a mother do in this case? The father of her unborn daughter flees to Japan. He has a US ...
A: Your state child support agency or the Federal Office of Child Support can entered into a ...
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| visitation | 3/11/2009 |
Q: what can i do about my daughters dad keeping her from me when a he don't take care of her his mom ...
A: You can file a contempt of court motion to enforce the visitation order and or seek a custody change ...
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| child support and jail time | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My fiance has been having trouble finding steady work thanks to the economy. He'll have work for a ...
A: To be found guilty of criminal non support you must have assets and chose not to use them support ...
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| Terminating parental rights? & adoption. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My fiancee is in the process of having his ex-wifes parental rights taken away. They divorced when ...
A: Here is a website that list the reason under AZ law that parental rights are terminated ...
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| Child Support | 3/9/2009 |
Q: First I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to review my question. Here is a ...
A: Things you could do: File a motion for him to pay you for the amount of medical expenses you paid ...
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| What will CSA/court do in this case | 3/7/2009 |
Q: What will the Child Support Agency do when a person is order to pay child support for a new born ...
A: The CSA or court can order a DNA test, if he fails to show up to take the test, they can name him as ...
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| What will the Child Support Agency do in this case | 3/7/2009 |
Q: What will the Child Support Agency do when a dual US/Belgium national flees to Belgium to avoid ...
A: If your state has or enters into a reciprocal agreement with Belgium they can arrange for ...
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| taking minors out of state | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My daughter in law took the children to Connecticut to visit with her Mother. After 2 weeks when it ...
A: If there is not a custody order already saying something to contradict this: Under the Uniform ...
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| What will child support enforcement do when the following individuals. | 2/20/2009 |
Q: What will child support enforcement do when the following individuals. Green card holders (or ...
A: Ask you state government child support agency and State Attorney General to enter into an agreement ...
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| What will child support enforcement do when the following individuals. | 2/20/2009 |
Q: What will child support enforcement do when the following individuals. Green card holders (or ...
A: If the child is living in the US the state government child support agency can enter into a ...
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| Court orders | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My friend got a divorce 6 years ago. In the court papers it states that he can claim one child every ...
A: "If we file contempt of court charges can we petition the court to have her pay court costs, lawyer ...
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| Temporary orders | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My divorce is soon to be final, I hope. We currently have temporary court orders in effect that ...
A: Be sure and let you attorney know what you need in the final order (such as - same as in the temp ...
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| got married in USA -divorce in Russia | 2/13/2009 |
Q: We got married in USA almost 4 years ago, we have a child 2 yo. My husband is USA citizen and ...
A: The state of Georgia would need to have a reciprocal agreement with Russia to collect child support ...
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| Taxes | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Colorado my divorce decree says that after my ex pays off his back child support he will ...
A: Always best to follow what the court order requires. In an audit you might win based on the amount ...
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| do stipulations in divorce decree supercede any other verbal agreements? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My name is Tom Sullivan and I currently reside in Wyoming. My divorce was final on October 2nd of ...
A: What's in writing is the rule, but if you did make a verbal agreement you should live up to it. If ...
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| divorce and business partners | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My sister and her husband are planning on getting divorced but they own a small business together ...
A: Procession is 9/10's of the law, it would me more difficult for her to figure our if she is getting ...
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| Criminal Contempt | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am charged with criminal contempt for not paying child support. I am in a situation where I have ...
A: You need a Maryland attorney to help you so you don't get found in contempt of court and sent to ...
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| family law | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I am unmarried and pregnant living in NC. The father knows about the pregnancy but we are not ...
A: There is nothing you can do until after the child is born. After the baby's birth you can establish ...
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| dismissed divorce due to failure to appear | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My divorce hearing was set for Jan 30, 2009. I was not able to appear that day but failed to notify ...
A: Ask the Clerk of Courts if there are forms available for this, search the state's Supreme Court ...
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| CA unfit mom/Ex girlfriend of 13+ years | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Good Day, I have an unstable ex-girlfriend of my boyfriend that has given her son up to us to only ...
A: You could file a motion with the court seeking custody of the child. Ask the court to order a ...
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| child custody | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old daughter. Her father and I were never married but have had a DNA test done. I ...
A: You could enter an agreement about custody and visitation with the court. WY Courts have a self help ...
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| breach of marital settlement agreement | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I made a MSA with my ex wife indicating split custody. She entered the agreement to the court with a ...
A: You can check with an attorney to see if you have a case, odds are the best you may have going for ...
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| Child Supprt | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am currently married. My husband has two children with another women. My husband and I have one ...
A: State use child support guidelines, a mathematical formula based on the income of the mother and ...
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| breach of marital settlement agreement | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I made a MSA with my ex wife indicating split custody. She entered the agreement to the court with a ...
A: If the agreement was filed with and approved by the court and stated that provisions would carry ...
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| Active duty father | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My husband is active duty military. We live in SC, the kids live with their mother in PA. So far ...
A: The court is suppose to make custody decisions base on the best interest of children, the fact you ...
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| Jurisdiction question | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Would I need to have an attorney who is licensed in both states to address the situation listed ...
A: Unless both and you and your ex agree, Florida has continuing exclusive jurisdiction over ...
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| not married with minor child/moving out of state | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend an I live together with our infant son. I am considering moving out of state for a ...
A: If paternity had been established and a custody order put in place in Florida the law there would ...
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| What should I do | 1/28/2009 |
Q: What should I do? Should I ask for child support trough the US court system, or should I allow ...
A: Child deserve to be financially and emotionally supported by both parents. It seem the passport ...
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| CHILD SUPPORT | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I WANT TO MARRY MY BOYFRIEND REALLY BAD BUT HE HAS 3 KIDS BY THIS ONE PARTICULAR FEMALE AND I'M ...
A: Only biological parents are responsible for child support and only their paychecks are be attached ...
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| Uninsured medical costs - statute of limitations in AZ | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Is there a statute of limitations for a custodial parent to submit uninsured medical bills to the ...
A: She should be able to request reimbursement anytime before the children are age 18 if your court ...
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| relinqusihilng parental rights | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has just made aware he has a baby that is 1 1/2 months old, he had no idea of this, the ...
A: The first step is to see if he really is the father, through a DNA test. If he is the father, he is ...
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| Divorce | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Connecticut and I wanted to know how do I go about proceeding with a divorce for probono.
A: If you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your assets and resolve child-related issues, you ...
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| Will he still be in contempt? | 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: He probably made the payment to show the court "good faith" and avoid being sent to jail. Tell your ...
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| Step parent adoption | 1/20/2009 |
Q: His bio' father comes around every 2 to 3 yrs since birth, doesn't pay child support (I have never ...
A: The information about his criminal past and the length of time since he has visited should help move ...
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| Step parent adoption | 1/19/2009 |
Q: His bio' father comes around every 2 to 3 yrs since birth, doesn't pay child support (I have never ...
A: Each state has a punitive father registry, this is where a father can register that he is the father ...
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| Child support when children are receiving SSDI on custodial parents record. | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have very specific individual circumstances and have talked to several attorneys none of which ...
A: "I do know that I have not had an Administrative Review of of my child support order. It has been ...
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| Childsupport & Modification | 1/18/2009 |
Q: M.D. I recently went to court on Nov. 20nth and for custody and childsupport and was awarded sole ...
A: You can seek to modify the support order to include child care. If you don't already have a case ...
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| Child support when children are receiving SSDI on custodial parents record. | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have very specific individual circumstances and have talked to several attorneys none of which ...
A: Contact the CSEA and ask if you have only had an administrative review or if the case has gone ...
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| Child support when children are receiving SSDI on custodial parents record. | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have very specific individual circumstances and have talked to several attorneys none of which ...
A: The Social Security Disability payments belong to the child, you as the custodial parent are to use ...
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| Divorce in Connecticut and scared | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Good Evening, I am facing a possible divorce and I am scared stiff. My husband is 13 years older ...
A: Contact the local battered woman's shelter to seek advice about how to get a protection order. ...
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| Question about Child Support | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My BF was divorced a year ago. He has three children. the wife too the two boys and he has the ...
A: Best defense is a good offense. He needs to file with the court/government child support agency to ...
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| Why does child support stop if there are arrears | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I'm curious, my sons father is over 36k in arrears, however he has been paying now for the past 6 ...
A: It doesn't stop at age 18 if there are arrears, payments continue as outlined in the most recent ...
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| parental rights | 1/12/2009 |
Q: my son wants to get parental rights to my grandson. he is on the birth certicate but my grandson ...
A: Having your name on the birth certificate doesn't legally establish paternity, however if the father ...
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| 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 PREGANT ...
A: Are you receiving medical care for your depression? If not, please consider it for the sake of your ...
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| child support and family law | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I am going through a divorce from a man who suffers from sever depression that has not actually been ...
A: If you are separated you can open a child support case at your local government child support agency ...
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| daycare | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell what kind of daycare child support covers? In other words, if the mother is the ...
A: Daycare costs for while a parent works is usually part of the state child support guidelines which ...
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| Inviting ex-husband to Thanksgiving | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My ex-husband and I havent got along at all since our divorce 4 years ago after 20 years of ...
A: Many couples have a good relationship after divorce and celebrate holidays and special events ...
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| Can I determine where my child goes to school? | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My ex-wife and I divorced in 2006. We have joint custody, but my wife's address determines where my ...
A: I think the fact she has been in three schools in three years is a good reason and that you can make ...
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| Visitation problem | 11/10/2008 |
Q: On a recent visit to my sons fathers he had a bike wreck w/ a car at a neighbors house. My ex says I ...
A: Does your parenting plan mention anything about car insurance coverage for the child, other ...
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| divorce decree contempt of court | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My divorce was final 3/2007. No children. 8 years of marriage. The divorce was a terrible time for ...
A: Yes, you can file a contempt of court motion with the court since he didn't follow the court order. ...
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| Childs last name | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I was married 8th of may of this year (2008), and am now separated and we are filing for divorce. ...
A: If the child is born while you are married you will not need to establish paternity, worry about the ...
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| Child Visitation change of venue | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My ex-wife and I lived in California during our divorce and at the end of our child custody case she ...
A: If you both agree, Washington can take jurisdiction of your case. You can file for the new parenting ...
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| Relocation | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My job recently lost a contract and offered us other jobs in a different state, currently I live in ...
A: Your ex has a legal right to ask the court to review your move to ensure it is in the child's best ...
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| Petition for Paternity | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to educate myself on what a Petition for Paternity is. Is that the same as Putative ...
A: Every state and local jurisdiction uses different legal terms to describe legal documents, so I'm no ...
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| First Right of Refusal Grandparents | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My fiancee has physical custody of his 2 year old son and joint legal custody with his ex-wife. His ...
A: You all have many years that you should together for the benefit of the child. Good communication ...
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| Relocation out of state | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My ex wife lives in PA, and I live in OH. We each have one of our two children, I have our older ...
A: Does your court order require parents to obtain permission from the court to move? If not, you can ...
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| extradiction order to puerto rico for non payments | 9/24/2008 |
Q: This is what I just found out my step father married in Puerto Rico and althought the divorce was ...
A: It is unlikely that he can stop the extradition to Puerto Rico. He should gather his records that ...
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| Child Support (Few mos left) | 9/22/2008 |
Q: What is Florida's law on ammending child support? One son lives with us and just turned 18 (still in ...
A: There are no limits on the amount of months left on an order affecting either parent's right to seek ...
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| custody/visitation | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My ex and I were never married. I've lived in MD most of my life, he's lived in WV his entire life. ...
A: You can let the court know he is not following the visitation order and ask for it to be changed. ...
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| Child Support (Few mos left) | 9/20/2008 |
Q: What is Florida's law on ammending child support? One son lives with us and just turned 18 (still in ...
A: Yes, she can ask the court to modify the order as you can, the court is required to use the state ...
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| child support settlements | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My ex was injured in an automobile accident he recieved 50,000.00 and want to pay me the 7,000.00 he ...
A: Kansas has system where local courts develop their own forms rather than having one form used ...
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| child support settlements | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My ex was injured in an automobile accident he recieved 50,000.00 and want to pay me the 7,000.00 he ...
A: Even if you agree that the back support is paid in full, if you ever received welfare the government ...
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| Fathers rights in Florida | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am on the birth certificate. I was on it since day one(not added later), and she acknowledged me ...
A: Happy it is working out well for your family! It would be best to have an attorney draw up the ...
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| Divorce, with spouse and children Overseas | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We're currently filling all the paper work for the divorce. The issue became when the mom and the ...
A: Yes, you can ask the court for a deviation from the child support guidelines due to the cost of ...
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| Fathers rights in Florida | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am on the birth certificate. I was on it since day one(not added later), and she acknowledged ...
A: When you say you are on the birth certificate, does this mean you signed an affidavit of paternity? ...
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| Florida 50 mile rule | 9/18/2008 |
Q: When dealing with child relocation in Florida with regards to the 50 mile rule is that mean within a ...
A: It is 50 miles no mention of driving distance or time in the law. Although the child's other parent ...
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| child support and contempt | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am a mom who is at home full time w/20 month old daughter. Marin County is trying to hold me in ...
A: The court has a right to order you to seek work and find you in contempt if you don't obey it's ...
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| moved kids out of state legally which court has juristiction | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I ( with my ex-husbands legal permission) moved my children 11 & 6 out of state so I could remarry. ...
A: Yes, under the he Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, a court can take over ...
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| Divorce Advice | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend (age 36), currently going through final stages of divorce (custody agreed 50/50 through ...
A: Your boyfriend and his ex need to work out the separation or divorce agreement. It could include a ...
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| can my husband get a divorce without my signature? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i got married to my husband in December 2007 and now he is asking for a divorce. i live in India ...
A: If you were married in India and lived in India - India has jurisdiction over a divorce. He could ...
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| grandparent custody | 4/10/2008 |
Q: ..I have an 11 yr. old grandson that lives with his mother in Michigan. I, too, am in Michigan. My ...
A: The mother should write an state who she wants to be the child's guardian. The father could go to ...
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| Medical Bill responsibility | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My husband's ex-wife has been taking their children to the doctor and assigning my husband and even ...
A: Put a letter in your credit file with a copy of the divorce decree information. The doctor who ...
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| House and divorce | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 9 yrs and things do not seem to be pulling in a right ...
A: This is the stuff that divorce decrees are made of -- a negotiation about how the property (land and ...
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| Grandparents rights | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Does grandparents have rights in Ky.
A: Grandparent Rights to Visitation: Visitation may be granted if the court determines that the ...
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| enforcement of divorce decree in Arizona | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Please help! My Arizona divorce was finalized in October of 2006 and the divorce decree specified ...
A: You need to file a contempt of court motion for his failure to comply with the order remove your ...
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| Divorce - child's residency and custody | 4/4/2008 |
Q: his divorce action was dismissed (w/prejud) because he couldn't prove his ground. He is now trying ...
A: If he files for divorce in another state you will need to show that court that New York has ...
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| living w/bf | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm divorced, have 3 girls 18, 16 and 4. I am currently living in AZ with my 16 and 4 yr old girls. ...
A: I have never heard of any law which states this, ask you ex to give you the state and statute ...
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| Still covering ex for health insurance | 4/1/2008 |
Q: At the time of the divorce, my ex-husband was on my health insurance plan (I work for the insurer) ...
A: Often small business plan, especially the one for group 1+ have special rules only allowing ...
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| Child support and custody modification | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Jensen. My case is in Solano County, California although I moved to Reno, NV shortly after our ...
A: It would be easiest if he would agree to the change of primary custodial, have you asked him? Is you ...
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| Mom is lettin her child get drunk with another man | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have custody of my three children here in Montgomery County Texas and there mom gets them on the ...
A: Ask an attorney to file an "ex parte" motion with the court terminating visitation until an ...
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| Child Support | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I currently have a nice paying job (over $75K a year) and I currently pay $669 a month in child ...
A: Yes, you can seek a modification of your support based on a change of circumstance( your wages), ...
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| emancipation | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I turn 17 April 29th and am currently living with my mother and step-father. The household is crazy ...
A: Emancipation laws vary from state to state, but they generally require that: (1) the minor is ...
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| Missouri custody | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Columbia MO and just went through a divorce. We agreed on joint custody and everything has ...
A: In 1998, the Missouri appellate court held that all child custody decisions involving a gay or ...
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| Access to Health Insurance Cards | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My ex-husband is responsible for providing health insurance to our two young girls. I have aksed for ...
A: Your local government child support enforcement agency can contact his employer and obtain copies of ...
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| EXWIFE AND KIDS MOVED OUT OF STATE | 3/20/2008 |
Q: LAST YEAR IN 2006 I WAS IN JAIL IN THE MONTH OF MAY AND MY EXWIFE WAS DENIED BY THE JUDGE TO MOVE ...
A: You can ask an Florida attorney if you have any custody change options, since she moved without the ...
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| husband has not paid my attorney fee's as ordered in divorce papers | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I was divorced 6 months ago, my ex never showed up for any of the proceedings, the judge awarded me ...
A: You can ask the court to attach his paycheck to collect the attorney fees. Your ex could fight this, ...
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| Both parents moved out of state | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My ex-wife and I are divorced (in Texas). When my son went to college, we both moved. I moved to ...
A: Yes, you can file a contempt of court petition (violation) in Texas. The problem is that because she ...
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| common law? | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i sold everything i had and moved in with my boyfriend six years ago now we are splitting up am I ...
A: Common law marriage is recognized only in the following states: Alabama Colorado District of ...
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| Assets in Trust after divorce | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a question to ask Geraldine Jensen regarding trust assets after divorce. If a company sets up ...
A: Only if you it is specifically required in the divorce decree. An important issue is how this is set ...
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| Debt in Divorce | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I am considering leaving my husband of three years. I don't want anything in the house, he can have ...
A: You can ask for him to assume the credit card debt and hopefully get it included in the divorce ...
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| visitation | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My employer recently changed my schedule which conflicts with my visitation with my kids. I am ...
A: There is no law telling employers they must make adjustments to work schedules based on someone's ...
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| Child Support/Remarriage/New Baby | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have been divorced for almost 3 years. I am remarried and my new husband and I are expecting a ...
A: The support order is not suppose to be increased or decreased due to having additional step ...
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| Child custody | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My stepdaughter 11 is increasingly becoming more vocal about living with her father and myself. She ...
A: The law varies from state to state about how old a child must be for the court to "consider" their ...
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| Moving to ohio with my 8 month old daughter | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I was not married to my daughters father but he does have partial custody. He has her 35% of the ...
A: You need to either enter into a legal agreement with the father that the court will accept about a ...
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| child support | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My children's father has been incarcerated for 10 years and will be incarcerated for the rest of his ...
A: Since courts base child support on the income of both parents and he has no income and assets, the ...
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| Question about medical bill responsibilty | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I hope that you can shed some light on this this problem. My husband has two children by his ex wife ...
A: Contact the doctor's office and tell them to cease collection efforts, You didn't "sign" as the ...
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| abandonment | 2/13/2008 |
Q: What rights do I have in New Mexico if my wife abandoned me and took our three children. She up and ...
A: Ask your attorney about an "ex parte" order for temporary custody. "Ex parte" means that he can go ...
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| Help! | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I was divorced in Jan. 2005 in IL. I have been arguing with my ex about having a insurance card for ...
A: Ongoing conflict after divorce has been proven to be emotional detrimental to the children. Take ...
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| child support | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My children's father has been incarcerated for 10 years and will be incarcerated for the rest of his ...
A: Has paternity been established? if no, DSS should do that for you while he is incarcerated. If they ...
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| Address change | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My husband has custody of his kids and the mom has moved and refuses to give us her address. So ...
A: Does the court order include language that the mom must notify the dad of current address, employer? ...
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| permission | 2/10/2008 |
Q: My sister has custody of her daughter and the father is currently not paying child support and my ...
A: Does the court order give him the tax deduction? If no, contact the IRS and explain the situation ...
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| Can I move with my child? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: "Ms. Jensen, I was hoping you could help me. All parties involved reside in the state of Florida. ...
A: In order for him to "keep you in Florida" paternity would have to be legally established and a legal ...
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| contempt | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My ex husband was rendered in our divorce papers to pay monthly payments on a credit card in my name ...
A: Yes, if the court ordered him to pay the credit card he is legally responsible to do so. ...
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| Child Custody | 1/11/2008 |
Q: We have custody of my husbands kids and my stepdaughter who is 12 is involved with B-ball she has a ...
A: Best to file a motion with the court to change your visitation/ parenting time order. They could ...
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| Enforcing Divorce Decree | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I live in Texas where my divorce decree is filed. My ex-wife lives in WA. My divorce decree states ...
A: It might be called "file a complaint" or a "motion for enforcement" rather than contempt of court. ...
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| Child Custody | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My ex-wife and I have been divorced for over 10 years and in our divorce we were granted joint ...
A: You can petition the court which issued the custody order to ask for the modification. If both of ...
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| Moving away | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I'm a single mom that would like to move away, and start a new beginning with my son. My ex is ...
A: It is doubtful you can move away with our having a compelling reason to do so, such as a job ...
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| Child Custody | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I am father, Jayson and my wife is stepmotehr, Jessica. My daughter from a previous relationship, ...
A: If you make sure the court knows about her current living and "life" situation, they would probably ...
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| Harassment | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law is going through a divorce, the marriage was an arranged one, through me and my ...
A: She could seek an order of protection barring you from any contact with her if she can convince the ...
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| Divorce settlement | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced for almost 2 yrs. In our divorce settlement i agreed to my ex paying me monthly ...
A: You can file a motion with the court asking that he be found in contempt of court for failure to ...
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| moving out of state with child | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am an unwed 22 year old mother with a 20 month old son living in Michigan. The father is on the ...
A: Since there has not been a legal finding of paternity and custody, there should be no legal reason ...
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| notifying ex-wife I'm getting remarried | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have gotten a divorce and I have a son. I am now thinking of re-marrying. Is it required by law ...
A: No laws for that, the only reason you might have to notify her is if your divorce decree has a ...
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| moving out of state with kids | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have been separated from my wife for almost two years, and in July she decided to move to new York ...
A: Since you both lived in Florida, and you still do, Florida should have jurisdiction for the divorce. ...
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| termination of parental rights | 12/17/2007 |
Q: We live in Colorado. I met my fiance about one month before she gave birth to our son and I have ...
A: The biological father has a right to seek to establish paternity, custody and/ or visitation. His ...
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| serving papers | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I had recently been granted a order of protection and temperary custody of my 8 month old. I live in ...
A: You can challenge the divorce based on lack of legal notice, he will have to prove you were served, ...
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| Violating Divorce Decree | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I live in Texas. My wife and I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl. Our divorce in not quite final. ...
A: You could file a contempt of court motion about her violating the court order. For her to found in ...
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| moving out of state with kids | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My wife has decided she wants a divorce. She also told me she will be taking our kids from Texas to ...
A: Yes, you can ask the court to include an order that she can not take the children out of state as ...
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| child abandonment | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a now one year old son. The father has had no contact four months prior to the birth until ...
A: File a police report about his suspected pedophilia, it may save a child. If paternity/custody has ...
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| Should I get an attorney and file before he does | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 18 years with 2 kids, ages are 10 and 17. My husband recently walked out on ...
A: Start by applying for child support enforcement help at the government child support agency. They ...
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| What are my rights? | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Ten (10) yrs. ago my ex and my 2yrs. old son moved to Louisiana while I stayed in California. We ...
A: Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act the state where the child lived for the previous 6 ...
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| Child support between TX and UK | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My husband and I (a british citizen) were living in TX up until last year when we visited the UK and ...
A: Yes, you can contact the Texas Attorney General's Office and request that they send you an ...
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| Re-Marriage | 12/7/2007 |
Q: With your impressive credentials, I am seeking your legal input. I have been divorced 5 years. In ...
A: I am not an attorney, my bio is clear about this fact. In my 20 years experience of assisting ...
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| Child supprt | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter is now 10 turning 11 on March. Father has seen the child 4 times in her life. I just ...
A: Since you were not married you may need to legally establish paternity if he has not already or does ...
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| Re-Marriage | 12/6/2007 |
Q: With your impressive credentials, I am seeking your legal input. I have been divorced 5 years. In ...
A: You have the right to remarry and go on with your life after divorce. If you are unsure about ...
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| Divorce settlement | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced for almost 2 yrs. In our divorce settlement i agreed to my ex paying me monthly ...
A: You could file a motion asking the court to find in in contempt of court and grant you a judgment ...
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| alimony or divorce? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have been seperated from my ex-husband since January'06. I left him after four months of marriage ...
A: You child is entitled to child support. Have you contacted the local government child support agency ...
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| 1/2 medical bills | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am from Nebraska and our court date was back in 2002. My ex husband has not paid any of his half ...
A: Yes, you can ask the court to increase the wage withholding to include payments on the medical ...
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| Virginia child custody & visitation issues with abusive father | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My sister is divorced & has full physical & legal custody of her 2 children. Her ex was very abusive ...
A: He has the legal right to file the petition and for it to be heard by the court, it does not mean he ...
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| Family Law | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I live in Georgia and have been divorced from my husband for about a year. He and I share joint ...
A: Sounds like he is having a temper tantrum! Hopefully he will come to his senses quickly. If the ...
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| Divorce? Financial repercussions? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: my name is Jennifer. I live in Florida. I have been married for 9 years, and together with my ...
A: You have been through a a huge "shock", having an emotional response is normal. You need to take ...
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| divorce stipulation | 8/18/2007 |
Q: After signing my divorce papers I received another paper to sign. It is titles "Stipulation". It ...
A: With out reading it myself, I can only guess that it means that the court has a $200 fee for filing ...
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| non-payment of divorce judgement | 8/17/2007 |
Q: i was divorced in 1990. ex had a lawyer, i did not. i was awarded $12,000.00, no alimony or support. ...
A: You could represent yourself in court. You would need to file a petition with the court requesting ...
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| Termination/Visitation | 8/14/2007 |
Q: On going custody dispute is finally going to trial. The judge has ordered a home study & psych eval ...
A: I do not know of any funding sources for this. Have you had you attorney ask the court for the ...
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| child visitation | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Iam Steve. I was awarded physical custody of your now 15 year old son. He is now wanting to go ...
A: A court will hold you accountable if he fails to go on visitation. As the custodial parent you are ...
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| divorce legal | 8/12/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are divorcing. We have agreed on all things in our marital settlement, but it does ...
A: Usually the judge will not change a divorce agreement, however, the judge can do so if he/she ...
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| child custody for infant | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I need some fresh eyes for this issue. The father of my 6-month-old and i are going through a ...
A: Have your attorney ask the court to order a psychological evaluation to use to help determine ...
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| annulments | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I just got married here in Colorado state. We married ourselves by just signing the licence. I ...
A: You can contact the Colorado State Child Support Agency to obtain a child support order for your 7 ...
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| Annulment | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if there was a time frame in Georgia to get an annulment? Also is there anything I ...
A: You can file for divorce and ask for custody of the child, child support and make arrangements for ...
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| Custody Mediation (after 4 years) and ex's new spouse | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced for 4 years- full physical custody of both my children. Ex husband has been in ...
A: Usually mediation only involves the custodial and non custodial parent, but you can ask an attorney ...
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| child support | 8/5/2007 |
Q: i live in texas and was wondering, my daughter got pregnant at 16 boyfriend is 19, she just gave ...
A: You would have rights to child support only if you were the legal guardian of the child, and then ...
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| divorce in ny & property distribution | 8/5/2007 |
Q: my name is jack & i have been married 47yrs.we purchased a house 16 yrs ago and about 4yrs ago due ...
A: If you got a divorce you could include a division of the house in the property settlement. Since you ...
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| Alimony/Child Support | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I got divorced in NJ in August 2006. I had 2 children with my ex-wife. I am currently paying ...
A: Child support guidelines used to determine the amount of child support paid are based on the parents ...
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| child support modification | 8/2/2007 |
Q: North carolina- Divorced 3 yrs. Child support amount is in separation agreement. judge incorporated ...
A: Yes, the agreement if incorporated into your divorce, is your support order. You can modify it by ...
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| Daycare | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Ex-wife has custody of son (5 yrs old), Husband pays for child support, health insurance, daycare, ...
A: It should be covered under the daycare provision of the divorce, unless otherwise stated. After ...
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| Family Court - What Purpose do they Serve? | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Why do family courts exist? They are only used needlessly by solicitors for ligitation 9/10 times, ...
A: In theory, family court judges, attorneys, etc. should have more experience and understanding about ...
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| divorce | 7/28/2007 |
Q: i only been married about a month and a half my husband walk out on me what can i do i have no ...
A: Are you sure this is not just new marriage jitters? You might want to consider marriage counseling ...
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| paternity testing? | 7/27/2007 |
Q: my husband and i live in NC. he got a letter from a county attorney's office in MN for paternity ...
A: It is important that you respond, failure to do so could result in a MN court issuing a default ...
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| Child custody | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My child is 11 and she wants to come and live with us. I know it is 12 before she can choose but how ...
A: If there is already a parenting plan from the divorce, file a motion with the court to modify it. ...
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| Child custody | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My child is 11 and she wants to come and live with us. I know it is 12 before she can choose but how ...
A: Best to never put child in the middle, you could say something like -- we are working the legalities ...
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| DIVORCE ISSUES | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I MARRIED MY HUSBAND ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2006. HE HAS BEEN UNFAITHFUL AND IS NOT WILLING TO WORK ON OUR ...
A: Contact legal aid to see if they take divorce cases. If not check to see if a local university has a ...
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| possible contempt charge | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My S.O. recently received a court order stating that he needs to pay back tuition for his son's ...
A: He can try appealing the court order. Otherwise he can be found in contempt of court, which can ...
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| divorce | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 34 years. Although I love my husband, he has always had anger problems. I am ...
A: Florida is a Equitable Distribution State all property acquired and income earned during the ...
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| ex is wasting my money on custody battle | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I live in Illinois, and have a 2 year old son by my ex boyfriend. He has recently taken me to court ...
A: You can ask the court for him to be ordered to pay your attorney fees or it can be part of the ...
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| child support | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My ex has not paid spousal or child support in 11 months and has recently hired his sister to appear ...
A: You can ask the court to impute his income ( if he was able to work but just chose not to). Imputing ...
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| child support | 7/14/2007 |
Q: My child support payments of $102.84 are garnished from my paycheck weekly.my statements from the ...
A: Ask to see the audit. It does not make sense that interest on $5,000 would be $27,000. Could the ...
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| child Custody | 7/11/2007 |
Q: In the state of Texas how old does the child have to be to make their own decision who they want to ...
A: In Texas, if the child is 12 years of age or older, a child can sign an affidavit stating whom the ...
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| Daycare expenses/Support | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am a single Mom, divorced and have joint custody with primary residence of my son. My ex-husband ...
A: If the unemployment is not just temporary, he can petition the court or ask Child Support Unit to ...
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| divorce degree | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I was divorce in new jersey in 1983. I have no idea were as i was out of the country at the time ...
A: Go to a law library at a university and ask the the reference desk if they can do a search on the ...
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| Back Support from Bio Dad who Disappeared | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I had a child out of wedlock with a man who disappeared after I became pregnant. I didn't file ...
A: Support and medical expenses "can" be ordered from date of birth under certain circumstances. There ...
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| leaving husband question | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I want to seperate, possibly divorce from husband of 22 years. 2 minor boys are 12 and 14. I work ...
A: Sorry for the confusion. Yes, California is better, it is a community property state.(see ...
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| Abandonment issue | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a child who is 6 months old. Her mother and I got married 3 weeks ago. Last week, she left in ...
A: Sounds like you wife is in crisis and needs medical help, post-natal depression? Best to try to help ...
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| leaving husband question | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I want to seperate, possibly divorce from husband of 22 years. 2 minor boys are 12 and 14. I work ...
A: Tough situation. I suggest you talk with an attorney before you move out. You should be able to ...
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| custody of | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am the "great" grandmother of 2 girls ages 2 and 4. I have had the younger one for a year now and ...
A: You can apply for TANF (government assistance)even if you are not the child's legal guardian and ...
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| divorce | 6/28/2007 |
Q: If both spouses have cheated in the marriage will this effect custody or alimony? If there is joint ...
A: Cheating during the marriage doesn't usually affect either alimony or custody of children. Alimony ...
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| child support issue | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I am divorced two years now. I am responsible for maintaining medical insurance for my two ...
A: If your divorce decree requires her to use your insurance, she might have violated that by going out ...
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| child support | 6/24/2007 |
Q: My ex- husband is 11 months in arrears with both child and spousal support. I have opened a case ...
A: Does he receive unemployment compensation? If yes, it is attachable by the county child support ...
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| Child custody | 6/23/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were having problems before Katrina and we spit up for two weeks in June 2005. I was ...
A: Are you divorced? Legally separated? If not, start by filing for either a divorce or separation, ...
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| family law | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Is it against the law for to represent myself against a lawyer? I filed an order to show cause to ...
A: You have a right to represent yourself in court. Many states provide free attorneys for child ...
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| 17 year old want a divorce | 6/23/2007 |
Q: This is a very complicated situation. My sister-in-law married at age 16 with the consent of her ...
A: I think you are right, she will have problem with contracts and leases until she is 18. Maybe ...
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| abandonment | 6/23/2007 |
Q: my husband who has been gone for over 4 yrs , leaving me with 2 kids at a very young age ..im still ...
A: The government child support agency ...
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| Infant Custody Arrangement in California | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I am splitting up with my boyfriend and we have a 3 month old son. Friends have been telling me that ...
A: Unless he has harmed the child or is "unfit" or does not have a suitable environment to take the ...
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| what document | 6/22/2007 |
Q: My brother (lives in texas) has a daughter (born in colorado) with his girlfriend and he would like ...
A: If they both now live in Texas the Attorney General's Office can handle the voluntary ...
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| Bio-mom ruining our lives | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have had custody of his 2 girls age 10 and 12 for the last 6 years. My husbands ex ...
A: I certainly hope so, in the meantime best to protect yourself by taking the children to the ...
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| Child Support | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I was needing to know if I could file a change of venue myself I have had custody of the kids since ...
A: Happy to help. It is unlikely that you can move the case to the county where you live unless the ...
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| child support | 6/19/2007 |
Q: What does it mean when the father has agreed to sign a volunteer agreement to pay child support for ...
A: I'm not sure, I would need more information, such as type of court action taken against him. It ...
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| Family Law | 6/19/2007 |
Q: PLEASE HELP! I am a single mother of two. Regarding my youngest son only, I have been in and out of ...
A: I know of no way you can change the jurisdiction of the custody visitation/parenting time order to ...
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| alimony reduction | 6/17/2007 |
Q: My husband was previously married for 30 years and has been paying alimony for the last 10 years. In ...
A: In most states alimony can't be modified, the terms are spelled out for termination in the order, ...
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| Temporary Guardianship | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I currently live in Alabama with my two boys. My parents are moving to Texas and my youngest son ...
A: Usually all you need to do it give you parents a letter which states you give permission for the ...
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| Please help, 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: 1) is moving in with someone and have other promiscuous relationships going to help aide me when I ...
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| a question | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I am an independent twenty year old but was a foster child while I was a teenager. I recently ...
A: When you were in foster care you should have been on Medicaid, that would have paid the dentist ...
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| CONTEMPT | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I WAS DIVORCED IN 1996. WE HAD THREE BOYS. I WAS ORDERED TO PAY CS AND SPOUSAL MAINT. OVER THE LAST ...
A: Best to get an Arkansas attorney to find if you owe alimony/maintenance, how much. If yes, how you ...
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| Summer living arrangments for the kids | 6/12/2007 |
Q: The kids were supposed to go to their moms house for her summer on June 11 we let the kids call her ...
A: What does your court order say? If it states summer visitation/parenting time begins June 11 and she ...
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| Child support in CA | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 3 yrs old. Her father and I split up 10 months ago. He hasn't given any form of ...
A: The California child support agency can establish a child support order for you ...
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| family law | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My husband has custody of his children and we agreed for a little while for no child support because ...
A: You can file a contempt of court motion with the court if she fails to pay her half of the medical ...
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| Child Custody | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My sister has a 3 year old daughter with her boyfriend. They are not legally married and he is on ...
A: If he didn't establish paternity at the hospital when the child was born, he can do it via a court ...
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| Child Custody | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My sister has a 3 year old daughter with her boyfriend. They are not legally married and he is on ...
A: Just because his name is on the birth certificate, doesn't mean paternity has been established, ...
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| Grandparents law | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I live in Australia and after the recent Death of my wife found that her parents suddenly believe it ...
A: I am not as familiar with Australian laws as I am with those in the USA. I did find this paper ...
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| grandmother wants visitation | 6/6/2007 |
Q: i left my ex bf 2 months ago because he was violent and has bipolar. his mother is mad at me because ...
A: You asked "wouldn't a judge dismiss the case if im not denying her visitation with the children? " ...
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| grandmother wants visitation | 6/5/2007 |
Q: i left my ex bf 2 months ago because he was violent and has bipolar. his mother is mad at me because ...
A: The grandmother would have to file a request for visitation with the Kentucky court. Kentucky laws ...
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| adult child support | 6/2/2007 |
Q: In LA, child support ends at age 18. My husband signed a consent to help support the kids through ...
A: It would depend on the what the agreement for continued support through college states. In reality ...
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| child support | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I´m a german citizen and i have a boyfriend in missouri, he is divorced and has a child. He would ...
A: It depends on how much child support he owes. A passport can be revoked or suspended if child ...
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| child support | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My husband has been divorced and has two kids by his ex wife. We have been married two years and are ...
A: Your new child will not affect the amount of support your husband owes. The amount of child support ...
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| Divorce&Visitation rights | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I live in NY. I am a 32 year old single mom of a 3year old boy. My husband abandoned me AND OUR SON ...
A: Technically there is no such thing as :uncontested divorce papers", he served you notice that he ...
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| Divorce&Visitation rights | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I live in NY. I am a 32 year old single mom of a 3year old boy. My husband abandoned me AND OUR SON ...
A: Divorce is often "ugly" and very emotional, people say and do many outrageous things. If you can ...
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| Married living separtely, child support? | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am married but have not lived with my wife for over 2years. I am wanting a divorce. There has not ...
A: It depends on several things, the amount you have been paying and if your divorce settlement gives ...
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