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If you gain legal custody of a child abroad (as opposed to full adoption), what is the next step to get an interview for a visa?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
As for the immigration question, you'd need to pose it to an immigration attorney. As for the adoption, you'd need a copy of the parents' death...
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Is he legally aloud to sign the birth certificate in ny? Will he get into trouble in ny?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Let me put it this way - if he signs an acknowledgment of paternity, he's admitted to statutory rape. Either he and/or you should consult a NYC...
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Alimony
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Answered on August 20, 2014
The very rough rule (in terms of duration) is one gets half as long of maintenance as the marriage lasted. Thus, if your marriage was 1 year, you...
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Contesting paternity AFTER uncontested divorce with child support included in stip?
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Answered on August 19, 2014
See my prior answer to your duplicate post.
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Contesting paternity AFTER uncontested divorce with child support included in stip?
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Answered on August 19, 2014
Assuming the child was born during the marriage, there is a presumption of legitimacy which would need to be challenged immediately (i.e., DURING...
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Is this a conflict of interest?
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Answered on August 19, 2014
Since mediation is voluntary anyway, if you're uncomfortable using the mediator, then just ask for another one. It's the extremely rare...
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Divorcing an illegal immigrant... NO PAPERS NO GREEN CARD.
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Answered on August 18, 2014
If you're able to serve him, then there's no need for him to "show up in court" at all. Indeed, if he doesn't serve an Answer to your divorce...
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Divorcing an illegal immigrant... NO PAPERS NO GREEN CARD.
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Answered on August 18, 2014
If you file for divorce & attempt service - but he evades - you can eventually file a motion for substituted service. If you're able to verify the...
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Is court order required in order to change maintenance amount according to escalator/de-escalator clause in MSA?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
If there is a specific amount of maintenance in the divorce judgment (and there almost always is), then he'd need to file a modification...
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Can a Father of two with his wife go on welfare or section 8 if he owes over 100k in Child support?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
He can apply for public assistance, but this won't erase the arrears. Furthermore, he'd continue to have an obligation to document a diligent job...