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Can I petition court to have the right to consent to my daughter playing sports. My ex currently has sole custody,
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Yes, most likely your local family court would entertain such a petition--doesn't mean you'll be successful, but perhaps once you get your foot in...
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Visitation, due to travel and work i want to pick up my kids every other weekend Friday at 8am and not take them to school.
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Answered on February 04, 2015
School age children have to be in school on school days or receive the "equivalent" thereof. That said, depending upon the reasons you have to...
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I think my lawyer is trying to take me for a fool
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Whew! Who could know from just the little information in your post. Just because your husband has not contested YET, doesn't mean a good attorney...
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I brought a house with my domestic partner things are not working out . Where do I stand if I wish to get out of this.
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Depending upon how title is held, you may be able to sell your share only or sell the entire house and split the proceeds or deficit as the case...
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Changing last name prior to divorce
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Do you have a good reason not to get divorced? You can do a legal name change in Civil court, but it may be more efficient to do it as part of...
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Divorce, when ever i try to get my lawyer to settle either he tells me off and says we should go to trial or he gives me excuses
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Answered on February 04, 2015
You are in control of final decisions with respect to settlement terms; your lawyer is in charge of legal procedure and you both work together on...
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Property division in divorce: what marriage date matters, the religious or state-registered?
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Most likely, for purposes of determining martial property, the 2008 date would prevail, especially if the Hindu ceremony was performed in a...
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Do I need to do anything?
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Answered on February 04, 2015
In your judgement of divorce, it will say something about the child(ren), unless there was a mistake. Either way, whether you have sole or joint...
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Can a Domestic partner in new York get their partner get social security benefits
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Answered on February 04, 2015
Not under the current law, which is evolving, but for now, no help to you.
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Do I need a Family Law Attorney?
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Answered on February 03, 2015
Yes, you do need an attorney! You can find attorneys in your area by searching among the profiles here on Avvo. Tomorrow morning, ask the judge...