Questions answered by Matthew F. Govan

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Can I get my nephew's items from the house in an uncontested divorce before the divorce is final?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

He needs to have the court order award him the personal property. If she doesn't agree, he should contest it. No, you don't have a right to go to...

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What are my rights for moving out of state?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

It depends on the provions of the court order regarding your son. If you have shared parental rights and the father has court ordered contact, it...

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Can I get my spousal support payment changed if I lost my job since the divorce?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

There are three categories of spousal support and they are awarded for different reasons. The provisions of divorce will also have bearing on what...

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Child was taken from mother after 5 years and given to father who filed a proctection from abuse order. Order was dismissed.

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

If the protection from abuse order was dismissed, the last family matters order is controlling, If there is no family matters order, each parent...

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DO I HAVE A CASE?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. As the first attorney stated, several elements need to be met in order for you to prevail in a medical...

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Is it fraudulent when you receive welfare benefits (SNAP)and you don't declare your real estate properties in foreigh lands.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 29, 2012

There is a question on the application that asks if the applicant or any member of their household has an interest in any real estate aside from...

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I had a case opened against me falsely accused investigation lasted over 6 months it was closed.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 28, 2012

Could you please clarify what you are asking?

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If dcfs is harassing me about false accusations and i wish to speak with an attorney before answering questions can i do so?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

yes absolutely you can speak to counsel before answering any questions.

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Does a guardian ad litem have to have proof of allegations of abuse?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

One of the reasons why a GAL is appointed is so the judge has more than just he said she said evidence. The GAL will make conclusions and...

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I used spousal privilege to not talk to CPS, now they find me neglectful, I want to appeal. Do I need a lawyer?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

CPS considers this failure to protect. If you have to pull a gun to protect yourself and then continue to live and coparent with that person,...

Matthew F. Govan's Answers (54)

Can I get my nephew's items from the house in an uncontested divorce before the divorce is final?

What are my rights for moving out of state?

Can I get my spousal support payment changed if I lost my job since the divorce?

Child was taken from mother after 5 years and given to father who filed a proctection from abuse order. Order was dismissed.

DO I HAVE A CASE?

Is it fraudulent when you receive welfare benefits (SNAP)and you don't declare your real estate properties in foreigh lands.

I had a case opened against me falsely accused investigation lasted over 6 months it was closed.

If dcfs is harassing me about false accusations and i wish to speak with an attorney before answering questions can i do so?

Does a guardian ad litem have to have proof of allegations of abuse?

I used spousal privilege to not talk to CPS, now they find me neglectful, I want to appeal. Do I need a lawyer?