Questions answered by Frances Nicotra

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HHow do I get court documents from a 1993-1994 child custody case on line?

Frances's answer | Answered on August 15, 2017

I believe that you can only get these documents from Trenton as it is an old case. Child custody matters are confidential so you must give details...

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What are my rights?

Frances's answer | Answered on August 14, 2017

You should have a lawyer with you and be prepared. It sounds to me like a change of custody application based on a significant change of...

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A child testified against me & I found out later she was doing drugs during the time of her testimony. Can my case be retried

Frances's answer | Answered on August 14, 2017

I am not sure what the trial was about as it was not stated in the inquiry. And we don't know when the decision was in the first case. This...

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Will husband be required to pay my legal bills?

Frances's answer | Answered on August 12, 2017

You should hire an attorney. There are many issues involved in your long term marriage.

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Can my son father take my boy away from me since he is an us marine n works for the faa?

Frances's answer | Answered on August 12, 2017

First, if you are afraid for your safety, go to the police. Next, once you are served with papers you should hire an attorney right away.

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Can I stop alimony payments when ex-wife is cohabitating with fiance as of 5/1/16 , engaged 8/1/16 and will marry 06/01/18?

Frances's answer | Answered on August 11, 2017

I agree with my esteemed colleagues and add that you must review prior Court Orders on your case and your Settlement Agreement and modification, if...

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Can an unmarried partner claim the cremains of a deceased partner or do the next of kin (children) get them?

Frances's answer | Answered on July 31, 2017

I agree with my esteemed colleagues, Mr. Popovich and Mr. Treuhaft.

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What is the flow of QDRO paperwork once the language has been approved?

Frances's answer | Answered on July 31, 2017

I agree with my esteemed colleague, Risa Kleiner.

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Is a consent order agreeing to pendente lite spousal support considered a divorce instrument for tax purposes? ?

Frances's answer | Answered on July 17, 2017

This is a question you should ask of your accountant. Alimony paid is income to your spouse and tax deductible to you.

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What counts as a change of circumstance for change of custody hearing?

Frances's answer | Answered on July 17, 2017

You should hire an attorney as you are stating a basis for a significant change in circumstances to warrant a change in custody. However, you...

Frances Nicotra's Answers (776)

HHow do I get court documents from a 1993-1994 child custody case on line?

What are my rights?

A child testified against me & I found out later she was doing drugs during the time of her testimony. Can my case be retried

Will husband be required to pay my legal bills?

Can my son father take my boy away from me since he is an us marine n works for the faa?

Can I stop alimony payments when ex-wife is cohabitating with fiance as of 5/1/16 , engaged 8/1/16 and will marry 06/01/18?

Can an unmarried partner claim the cremains of a deceased partner or do the next of kin (children) get them?

What is the flow of QDRO paperwork once the language has been approved?

Is a consent order agreeing to pendente lite spousal support considered a divorce instrument for tax purposes? ?

What counts as a change of circumstance for change of custody hearing?