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I seperated from my husband and had a son. My son has my maiden name. Since I am back with my husband and want his name changed.
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Answered on February 25, 2014
Generally, a child born during a marriage is presumed to be the legitimate child of the husband. That said, because another man is the child's...
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Can my wife talk for her 19 year old child in court?
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Answered on February 25, 2014
Not unless the 19 year old has been deemed a mentally incompetent adult and your wife has been appointed her guardian, and even then, your wife's...
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What is the situation if I can't make it to a child custody hearing ?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
It might be a good idea to have an attorney appear on your behalf and request an adjournment. The attorney will be able to answer any questions...
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Can spousal maintenance or child support be adjusted?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Sometimes, but not always. Changes in one's life that are within one's control and add to one's financial burden may not engender sympathy if they...
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Legally divorced since 2012 but still living in the same house with my ex.. can I get child support from him ?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
If a move is imminent, you may be able to get an order for child support now. That said, carefully compare the cost of living where you are now,...
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I have a child with a man that i am not married to, can I move from Ocala to Pensacola ,can he file kidnaping charges on me .
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Answered on February 24, 2014
If there is no court order saying otherwise, you may move. If the man is the child's legal father he can petition for visitation or custody.
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I have joint custody with primary decision making and physical granted to me- what are grounds for sole custody?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Hmm... If you can't communicate and make "joint decisions" then joint custody may not be appropriate. That said, "fighting" for sole custody will...
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How to annul a marriage performed overseas while 2nd spouse absent from US while previous NYC marriage still in force
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Answered on February 24, 2014
You were not free to enter into a second marriage, so the second marriage is a civil nullity, and no annulment is necessary. That said, you may...
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On unemployment and trying to get temp orders to designate where my child lives does unemployment rather than a job affect that
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Every state/court views these things differently, so your best course of action is to speak with an attorney practicing in the court where your...
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What is going to happen to me now
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Answered on February 23, 2014
It sounds like nothing much is going to happen. Your daughter wasn't hurt or scared, right? If nothing like this has happened before and there...
