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Divorce Agreement - College Expenses for kids. I have 3 sons, orig. divorce agreement provided for college expenses to be shared
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Answered on June 13, 2014
The answer depends on the language within your decree. The facts of the case, as you state them, do matter, but the Court is also guided by the...
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Would I still have to pay child support to my 18 year old son?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
Your agreement or order will determine how/when child support ends. That said, generally, support ends when a child turns 18 or finishes...
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Do I need a custody lawyer?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
Yes - get a lawyer now. This is a case that is serious and effects the future of your life. If you do this the wrong way or you don't argue the...
In Massachusetts, if a father chooses to sign over his parental rights, is he still required to pay child support for said child
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Answered on June 11, 2014
This will not terminate his obligation. See a blog post that I wrote on this very topic.
http://www.cgdlegal.com/category/blog/page/24/
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Can an objection be made during opening statements or closing arguments?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
It is usually considered "bad form" to object during opening or closing but there is no bar to doing it. There are ways, by motion, for you ask...
Is my marriage legal in mass. My spouse lied about the number of times he was married, and also showed no proof of divorce?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
The city clerk should have not issued you a marriage certificate absent proof of divorce from prior spouse. If you don't recall providing that,...
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Termination of parental rights against lost mother
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Answered on June 11, 2014
There are very specific reasons for terminating rights. Failure to pay support typically is not a reason for that.
That said, you have an...
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My ex is doing property damage to a house we co own and both live at.
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Answered on June 11, 2014
You don't say whether you are divorced or separated from non-married relationship.
If you were married and were ordered to remain in the home...
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I have my child the majority of the time and we have 50/50 legal custody. Can the school implement an IEP without my consent?
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Answered on June 09, 2014
If you have joint decision making responsibility, then you need to jointly agree on the IEP. The school should not ignore one parent simply...
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Contempt of court for not paying ex wife's bill?
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Answered on June 09, 2014
I agree. Be prepared to show the Court that you attempted to make the payments and have a proposal ready for how you intend to pay back this debt...