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I have been found in Contempt in a case involving child support. I am facing possible jail. Am I entitled to representation?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
Typically these contempts are marked "civil" and thus, you are not entitled to court appointed counsel. It's best to consult with an attorney and...
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How can I get my divorce if me and my ex husband are out of the country?
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Answered on February 04, 2014
Counsel gave you good advice. Just because you were married here doesn't mean that you have to divorce here. Speak to an attorney in Brazil and...
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If I drawn up a visitation agreement and have it notarized is it legally binding until visitation can be ordered?
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Answered on February 04, 2014
if you draw up an agreement, you can ask the court to approve it. The it is an order of the court and enforceable.
That said, it seems that...
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Question about legal and physical custody.
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Answered on February 03, 2014
I think that the Court strides to give the parents joint legal custody, absent an issue of abuse or neglect, to ensure that each has the ability to...
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My ex lives in MA. Kids and I live in NH. We share joint legal custody, I have physical custody. Can I move out of state?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Removal of children can be a very difficult process. The answer is most dependent on the state in which you were divorced, the state having...
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Do I need to hire an attorney and take my ex back to court to change divorce decree?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
You need to take a look at the details within your case to determine if it will benefit you to go back to Court. What was support in 2002? What...
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In order to get visitation with my Grandchildren, who were removed from their parents from DCF, do I need to hire an Atty.?
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Answered on December 18, 2013
I'd absolutely suggest having counsel for such an issue. DCF cases, even when unfounded, are taken seriously by the Court. A Grandparent's...
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How to I get the court to sanction my ex wife for refusing to bring the children to the exchanges?
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Answered on December 18, 2013
If she has truly been in contempt and not following the parenting plan on that many occasions, there may be something deficient with your pleadings...
A single mother, no father of child involved, has current restraining order on her mother. Can she/grandmother petition visit?
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Answered on December 18, 2013
By my read of your question, the grandmother is your mother, yes? Assuming that is the case, then it may be difficult for her to obtain visitation...
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Is there a way to find out if my husband fathered a child at some point?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
If you have an attorney, which it seems you do since you mention what your attorney said about taking the child across state lines, you need to...