Questions answered by Carl P. DeLuca

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My custody order does not have a first right of refusal clause but my son is staying with his grand parents while his dad works?

Carl's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

I think if you try to deny the father visitation because your son stays with his paternal grandparents during the visitation you will probably lose...

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I am married but I did not put that on my daughters birth certifcate

Carl's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

Under RI law the general rule is that if you are married at the time of the birth of your child, your husband is the presumptive father. However,...

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Can you work with the IRS to compromise taxes due on debts canceled to a bank after a foreclosure.

Carl's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

Under the The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, enacted in 2007 and extended through 2013, you would not have to pay taxes on a deficiency the...

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Is there anything i can do to protect a child from abuse if he is of no biological relation to me.

Carl's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

Anyone who thinks a child is n danger or is being neglected may call the police or DCYF and I would urge you to do so.

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Can i get visitations with a child that is not biologically mine?

Carl's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

It's possible if the court determines that you were a de facto parent and the natural parent's decision not to allow you visitation was clearly...

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I'm a girl 14 years of age, my mother has sole custody. As of 2 years ago my father made it clear he wanted to be in my life.

Carl's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

I understand how you would want to take steps to help your father do this, but it is really his responsibility. Based on what you've said, he's...

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Can a summer camp search children's belongings and detain them for several hours?

Carl's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

They probably don't have the right to do some of what you say happened, but if you signed a contract with them you may have granted them these...

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Do I need an accident attorney?

Carl's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

Generally, in RI you get a separate settlement for property damage and personal injury and a release is required to release your personal injury...

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Do we have legal recourse against someone who has kept office pool money?

Carl's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Based on the facts as I understand them you could bring a civil suit to recover the money and you could press criminal charges. Good luck.

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I am 62 & disabled and a military veteran. I went to get a BCI check. They found a DMV violation from 1993 What can be done?

Carl's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country. would be happy to help you or refer you to someone else who can, but I would prefer that you not...

Carl P. DeLuca's Answers (733)

My custody order does not have a first right of refusal clause but my son is staying with his grand parents while his dad works?

I am married but I did not put that on my daughters birth certifcate

Can you work with the IRS to compromise taxes due on debts canceled to a bank after a foreclosure.

Is there anything i can do to protect a child from abuse if he is of no biological relation to me.

Can i get visitations with a child that is not biologically mine?

I'm a girl 14 years of age, my mother has sole custody. As of 2 years ago my father made it clear he wanted to be in my life.

Can a summer camp search children's belongings and detain them for several hours?

Do I need an accident attorney?

Do we have legal recourse against someone who has kept office pool money?

I am 62 & disabled and a military veteran. I went to get a BCI check. They found a DMV violation from 1993 What can be done?