Ruth Laura Edlund's Answers (6)

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I'm 19, living in Georgia, Have left home, and now my mom wants to take legal action against me for it.

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 23, 2009

I am not admitted to practice in Georgia but felt compelled to answer this question. It is a good thing that you were able to remove yourself from...

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My ex has legal custody of my 16 yr old son. He has lived with me for the past 9 months.Can I legally claim him on my taxes?

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 23, 2009

What do your court orders say about who may list your son as a dependent? Is there a child support order in place requiring you to pay child...

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Procedure for seeking child custody, correct jurisdiction for mother and child living in OH and father in MI

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 23, 2009

How long has your son lived with his mother in Ohio? Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which is in effect in both...

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Wa State custodial father alienating 13 yr old girl from non custodial mother, not supporting visitation.

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2009

This is a very difficult situation and my heart goes out to you. Raising a teenager is very difficult in the best of circumstances without an...

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Rresending Post Secondary support. Student received support while not meeting RCW. Will the court resend support?

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2009

Not clear what you mean by "resend" support in the title of your question. Are you asking whether a court will require the student to repay support...

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My ex spouse will not pay spousal maintenance. Is there a way to have his checks garnished in WA State?

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 17, 2009

If--and this is a big if--you are also receiving child support from your ex-spouse, your ex can be required to pay maintenance as well as child...

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