Questions answered by Christopher Barrett Fay

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Can I become a partner in a law firm?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

Since you stated you're not a lawyer, no, he would not be able to be law partners with you as a non-lawyer and lay person, under NJ RPC 5.4(a),...

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My son just started serving a 30y prison term,he has three kids.Before he went to prison he owed back child support payments.how

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

I agree with the previous attorney's response. This would certainly seem to be a case with "no viable outcome" under the court rules. Good...

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Can a grandparent keep a child from there mother when they move out on there own

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

I am having difficulty understanding your question. You should consider re-posting it with a more clear description of the problem. If you're...

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Father just filed for visitation. He wants his mother to be his mediator. I'm am not comfortable speaking to her. Do i have to?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

Please see my answer in the other posting. Good luck, Chris

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Is the grandmother of my child (Fathers mother) aloud into the custody conference?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

Her involvement in the custody conference probably requires your consent or her having standing for jurisdiction purposes under the new...

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Traveling with the minor out of US to visit relatives. Ex spouse wont consent, even though we went there 3 times in the past.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

Please see my answer to your other question on this similar issue, if you haven't already. Good luck, Chris

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Asking for lawyers fees from other party ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

I would assume that the other party is unrepresented and therefore is handling this litigation differently than any competent attorney...

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What are the specific laws for sole custody and relocating for NY state? Any tips would be helpful.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

First, this is a serious matter and your pro se attempts thus far have probably not given you the best chance of success. You should consider...

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Child custody: i got to dr appts dentist appt report card conferences but i cant seem to win in the court system!!!

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

This matter probably did not qualify for an expedited listing, which is why your hearing is in August. Emergency and expedited hearings are...

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How to change my son's last name in Pennsylvania?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

I agree with the previous attorney's response that the pro se packet is a good resource. Alternatively, you could ask a family law attorney for...

Christopher Barrett Fay's Answers (406)

Can I become a partner in a law firm?

My son just started serving a 30y prison term,he has three kids.Before he went to prison he owed back child support payments.how

Can a grandparent keep a child from there mother when they move out on there own

Father just filed for visitation. He wants his mother to be his mediator. I'm am not comfortable speaking to her. Do i have to?

Is the grandmother of my child (Fathers mother) aloud into the custody conference?

Traveling with the minor out of US to visit relatives. Ex spouse wont consent, even though we went there 3 times in the past.

Asking for lawyers fees from other party ?

What are the specific laws for sole custody and relocating for NY state? Any tips would be helpful.

Child custody: i got to dr appts dentist appt report card conferences but i cant seem to win in the court system!!!

How to change my son's last name in Pennsylvania?