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Is my ex in contempt of court he retired years ago and failed to follow the divorce decree.

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

Yes, he is in contempt if your agreement ordered him to pay those funds and he did not and yes you may seek costs and attorney fees for his willful...

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Im stuck.

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

You may go to the local probate/family court and sometimes there is a lawyer of the day or a legal service agency that will help you fill out the...

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My ex illegally obtained a power of attorney by sending the service of a court filing to an incorrect address and changing the

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

Sounds like he committed fraud upon you and the court, bring that to the attention of the judge and you will be in a strong position, please work...

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If a parent doesn't ask for contact with their child long-distance for six months, does that constitute abandonment?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

It goes to the weight of the evidence and it sure doesn't help the parent, as for the rest of your questions they are all important and should be...

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Unmarried fathers rights if paternity is established

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

The father will have to go to court and attan an order for some type of custody or visitation, until then you can do whatever you want, including...

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Once the agreement has been signed before a notary,does it mean its still binding for divorce court preceding or does it

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

In most cases the judge must accept the agreemnt and make it an order of the court through judgement, however the document signed by both of you...

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Do the Retainer agreement for Divorce gives the petitioner a right to modify the Child Support within Divorce Proceedings.

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

The retainer agreement is between you and your lawyer and it outlines the legal fees, the rest of your questions are very important and you should...

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My wife wants a divorce. She is planning to cash in her 401K to pay for it. Can she do that? Also she wants sole custody of our

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

she can do whatever she wants until a divorce is filed, once it is filed and the party is served there is an automatic restraining order on such...

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Can my daughter-in law legally take my grandson away from his dad to another state and say she is never coming back.

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

If they are still married and she has filed for a divorce no she cannot leave the state without court permission, if they are not married and there...

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Im getting a student and working permit for 2 years in Maryland can i use it in Florida to work there?and can i fly inside state

Howard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

This all denends if you are approved under DACA, please work with a local imm attny and take care.

Howard M Lewis's Answers (6934)

Is my ex in contempt of court he retired years ago and failed to follow the divorce decree.

Im stuck.

My ex illegally obtained a power of attorney by sending the service of a court filing to an incorrect address and changing the

If a parent doesn't ask for contact with their child long-distance for six months, does that constitute abandonment?

Unmarried fathers rights if paternity is established

Once the agreement has been signed before a notary,does it mean its still binding for divorce court preceding or does it

Do the Retainer agreement for Divorce gives the petitioner a right to modify the Child Support within Divorce Proceedings.

My wife wants a divorce. She is planning to cash in her 401K to pay for it. Can she do that? Also she wants sole custody of our

Can my daughter-in law legally take my grandson away from his dad to another state and say she is never coming back.

Im getting a student and working permit for 2 years in Maryland can i use it in Florida to work there?and can i fly inside state