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What is the timeframe of claiming back expenses for uninsured medical expenses

Steven's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

You should check your divorce settlement to see if there is a,provision about how and when you need to provide proof of a medical expense and a...

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Child support

Steven's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

His getting married may not be grounds for a modification, though his increase in income (not his spouse's income) may be significant and entitle...

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What's the best way to proceed with an amicable divorce in Rhode Island and what should I expect to pay?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

I disagree with Attorney DeLuca in one respect. I have practiced in Family Court since 1978 and have mediated divorces since 1995. I think well...

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Will a judge allow a 2 and a half yr old to sleep over on school days at fathers.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Custody and visitation issues are made based upon the best interest of the child, not based upon manipulationso to change child support. Most...

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The father of my child wants to take him over nights but will be working from 11pm till 7am will judge say yes

Steven's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

In Rhode Island's Family Court, the Judge's understand that parents have rights to be with a child; third parties such as girlfriends or...

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What rights do I have being an ex parte in a 11 year relationship? nothing in my name. No joint accounts. with a house involved

Steven's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

For a common law marriage, there must be a showing that you and he held yourselves out to the general public as husband and wife. This can be as...

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I already have 50 physical and 50 placement. What should I tell the judge to be granted more time with my children

Steven's answer | Answered on August 20, 2015

I am a bit confused. The title of your questions says that you have "50 physical and 50 placement", yet you wrote that you want to have them 50%...

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What form do I need to fill out to take my childrens mother to court for 50/50 custody?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 19, 2015

James. There is no form as the two prior lawyers indicated. Besides worrying about the "form", you need to be much more concerned about the...

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Am I making a mistake by changing the parenting schedule during the school year when I have physical custody?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

There are many other solutions besides one week on and one week off. You and the mother might benefit from working with an experienced mediator to...

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WHAT WILL IT COST FOR MY DEFENCE. Details below

Steven's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

To learn the cost of having a lawyer represent you requires an in-depth discussion to the facts of your case. Let me explain it this way: If I...

Steven Jay Hirsch's Answers (147)

What is the timeframe of claiming back expenses for uninsured medical expenses

Child support

What's the best way to proceed with an amicable divorce in Rhode Island and what should I expect to pay?

Will a judge allow a 2 and a half yr old to sleep over on school days at fathers.

The father of my child wants to take him over nights but will be working from 11pm till 7am will judge say yes

What rights do I have being an ex parte in a 11 year relationship? nothing in my name. No joint accounts. with a house involved

I already have 50 physical and 50 placement. What should I tell the judge to be granted more time with my children

What form do I need to fill out to take my childrens mother to court for 50/50 custody?

Am I making a mistake by changing the parenting schedule during the school year when I have physical custody?

WHAT WILL IT COST FOR MY DEFENCE. Details below