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Daughter will be away 6 wks at camp. Does Dad have to pay the weekly child support to Mom for that time?
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Answered on June 23, 2010
Yes, unless the court has ordered otherwise (which I can easily assume that it did not). The order PROBABLY says something like, "Father shall pay...
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Alimony payment.
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Answered on June 23, 2010
You cannot lien his property without a court order for you to do the same. Additionally, a lien will be of little remedy as it is for a specific...
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Can I disown a adult child on paper as to never have anything to do with it
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Answered on June 23, 2010
It is possible to write your will so as to exclude her from taking of your estate. Granted, after you are gone she may attempt to contest the...
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Does my thirteen year old son have any say on who he wants to live with ? my x and I have joint legal custody
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Answered on May 08, 2010
In Connecticut, minor children, especially one as young as 13 do not choose where they are going to live. The standard that the courts employ is...
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I live in CT and i want to file for custody of my son in Puerto Rico. How would i go about that?
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Answered on April 24, 2010
Based upon your question, I have to assume that you are here, and the child is in Puerto Rico. Depending upon how long the child has lived in...
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Defendants insurance adjuster says accident not bad enough to cause my injuries?
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Answered on April 12, 2010
Yes, the statute of limitations on this type of matter is two years. I also think that you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. If you...
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Does prior tax filing status matter in divorce settlements?
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Answered on April 12, 2010
Generally, I don't think that the tax filing would have any effect on a property / alimony order. When looking at those issues, the court is...
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I am looking for advice on Family Law in Connecticut, Specifically Visitation rights.
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Answered on April 12, 2010
It really depends upon how the language in the divorce decree is written. If it only says that the visitation is every other weekend and...
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Can I move out of state with my children?
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Answered on April 12, 2010
Any time that you willfully violate a court order, you risk the court finding you to be in contempt of its orders and one of the remedies available...
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Does the court appoint lawyers to the other parent who can't afford one in costody case?
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Answered on April 12, 2010
No, there is no right to counsel in a family case. The only time that you see an attorney appointed for a party is when they are risking the...