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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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Yes, if you are the custodial parent.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I would add that this is either a paternity action, divorce or modification....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The site with Jurisdiction is where the child lives, and this is where you need...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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My advice would be to speak with a lawyer immediately. You indicate that you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. The requirements of this case exceed those that can be handled by any...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The father is wrong. You need to file any action where the children are...
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Irwin M. Pollack
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Children have a right to be financially supported by both of their parents. By...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It sound very very high. Way beyond the child support formula. If you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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each failure to pay support is viewed as a judgment. You can sue or under...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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While this is a choice, it is not the choice the court would make. You must...
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I agree. The status of his wife as a legal or illegal immigant isn't an issue...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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This is not automatic since on some level, the child ceased education and...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Without more information, no one can answer your questions. Reconciliation...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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I'm sorry to hear that you have a difficult relationship with your daughter....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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You can give up your legal rights, but not your child support obligations,...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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You probably don't have anything to worry about. According to the law, your...
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John M. Kaman
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See the film "Kramer vs Kramer." Although the account is fictionalized things...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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With the facts you stated nearly none. However, you would be a fool not to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The court will look at the best interests of the child. This is complicated...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Either file a complaint for separate support or a complaint for divorce....
Gabriel Cheong
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You can get court ordered support even though you're not getting divorced yet...
Joseph K. Chancellor
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This depends. If your case is against a party that has insurance you should...
Bruce H Murray
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If can often take up to 2 weeks. If the money is coming from an insurance...
Gabriel Cheong
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If she is enrolled in college full-time (12 or more credits) and lives either...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Unless she attends full time school, you are not required to pay. However,...
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Gail Otis
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A 1A divorce is an uncontested divorce. It is typically begun by filing a...
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Ruby Lichte Powers
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The answer depends on the discretion of the judge reviewing the case. Note:...

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