Questions answered by Teresa M. Harkins La Vita

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Co-Executor delema

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

The language of the Will is extremely important. There can be a lot of legalese in a Will that sounds complicated but can be explained in a...

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What's included when an attorney processes an estate for probate?

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

The attorney who handled the Administration is your best resource. You can be very upfront and just say, I know the case was closed but I have...

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Can dcf drug test you if you called to report possible sexual abuse by the father?

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

If the allegation of abuse or neglect is supported, DCF will become a very intimate part of the lives of you, your child, and your child's father. ...

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Out-of-State custodial parent (MA) rec'd NOTICE OF DEPOSITION DUCES TECUM (FL).How do i request deposition be taken remotely?

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

This sounds like a document request, but you should see a family law attorney before you just send documents. Since the jurisdiction of your case...

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I am the custodial parent and my ex wants to take our son to virginia with or without my permission what do I do?

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

Consult your Separation Agreement as to custody and the parenting plan. Things like vacations and out-of-state trips should have been mentioned. ...

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What impact does the new alimony law have on post divorce cohabitation to an alimony recipient it was not merged in the decree?

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

When (if) the new law passes, it will impact each case differently. Keep an eye out for updates in the news and see a family law attorney to...

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Visitation

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

Does she have email? If not, write her a letter and put her on notice that you have tried to exercise visitation and she is not cooperating. ...

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My ex husband took my 14 year old son for a driving lesson through the neigbhorhood in Ma. What can I do

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

Look at your Separation Agreement - if you have joint legal custody, you should be making decisions about parenting together. You can try to get...

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I am having an issue with a child support and visitation agreement that was set up in Nov 2010.

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

The other attorneys gave good answers about support and visitation. As far as contacting your ex's attorney, he will be conflicted out of giving...

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I have had some questionable unscrupulous issues that came from a divorce action. I had assets transferred to an exes account

Teresa's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

Before you do something like go to the police and file a report, you should make sure that there is nothing from a Separation Agreement, Order, or...

Teresa M. Harkins La Vita's Answers (135)

Co-Executor delema

What's included when an attorney processes an estate for probate?

Can dcf drug test you if you called to report possible sexual abuse by the father?

Out-of-State custodial parent (MA) rec'd NOTICE OF DEPOSITION DUCES TECUM (FL).How do i request deposition be taken remotely?

I am the custodial parent and my ex wants to take our son to virginia with or without my permission what do I do?

What impact does the new alimony law have on post divorce cohabitation to an alimony recipient it was not merged in the decree?

Visitation

My ex husband took my 14 year old son for a driving lesson through the neigbhorhood in Ma. What can I do

I am having an issue with a child support and visitation agreement that was set up in Nov 2010.

I have had some questionable unscrupulous issues that came from a divorce action. I had assets transferred to an exes account