Questions answered by Jaye L. Samuels

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I am 16, my mom has no rights to me. But, she wants me. Can I choose to live with her?

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

The best way to handle this is probably for your mom to directly contact some family law attorneys about your situation and her options. A...

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When am I off the hook as legal custodian for a minor who turns 18 in summer 2016 in Virginia.

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you son may have some severe emotional and/or developmental problems that you aren't...

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Called DCF in florida to protect my father(who had dementia) from neglect from my step mother (who is severely bipolar)

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. The first thing I would recommend is reposting your question with your location as where your father lived...

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Cps case going on now for over two years

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

The reason attorneys on Avvo give the advice to talk to an individual attorney is because having an interactive conversation with an individual...

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I am sponsoring my daughter’s husband, who is now divorcing her with less than two years in the marriage.

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I've tagged your question as one about immigration so that the relevant attorneys will see it/can find you. best of luck!

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In 2003 my son father and I got a divorce in the Decree it says he will pay $240 a mth and pay the arrears payment of $1000

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

While I am not a lawyer in either FL and GA, all 50 states have some version of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, which governs which...

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Is there a statute of limitation in a marital agreement if the other party does not follow what he agrees to, in NY State

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

To begin with, I would repost your question and mark your location as where the divorce took place in New York. Attorneys on AVVO "subscribe" to...

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Can I sue my soon too be ex wife for having me fasley arrested and the police for not reading me my rights ??

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

If you're involved in a criminal case, that should be your first concern, and you shouldn't discuss it on a public forum. Use the find a lawyer...

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When substantial wealth inequity exists, is a spouse required to pay support to a multimillionaire for child support?

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

An appeal isn't a place to raise new facts and issues. In an appeal, the appellate judge(s) look at the record and decide whether, based on that...

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If a judge determines how assets will be split in a short term divorce filing - can one of the parties appeal the decision?

Jaye's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I'm assuming you're the same person who posted the other question about being gifted a home and the potential for that gift to be rescinded. The...

Jaye L. Samuels's Answers (1005)

I am 16, my mom has no rights to me. But, she wants me. Can I choose to live with her?

When am I off the hook as legal custodian for a minor who turns 18 in summer 2016 in Virginia.

Called DCF in florida to protect my father(who had dementia) from neglect from my step mother (who is severely bipolar)

Cps case going on now for over two years

I am sponsoring my daughter’s husband, who is now divorcing her with less than two years in the marriage.

In 2003 my son father and I got a divorce in the Decree it says he will pay $240 a mth and pay the arrears payment of $1000

Is there a statute of limitation in a marital agreement if the other party does not follow what he agrees to, in NY State

Can I sue my soon too be ex wife for having me fasley arrested and the police for not reading me my rights ??

When substantial wealth inequity exists, is a spouse required to pay support to a multimillionaire for child support?

If a judge determines how assets will be split in a short term divorce filing - can one of the parties appeal the decision?