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I'm 18, is it legal for my parents to be checking my stuff and controlling me?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

It depends upon whether you are emancipated and whether you have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you are living in your parent's home and...

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I was never married to my daughter father can i change her last name to mine

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

It depends, in part, upon whether the biological father is also the legal father and whether he will agree to cooperate.

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My child just turned 18 & still in high school, she graduates in June but just moved out. Can I still claim her as a joint child

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

If you are not supporting 18 year old daughter, then you cannot claim that you are for any reason. Speak to a local attorney in a confidential...

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Sole custodial parent looking to relocate in bad faith..he had custody 2 years...courts know we were wkg towards jt or with me

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

The courts always want to try to ensure that the children have frequent and meaningful contact with both parents. That said, relocation cases can...

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My son's father demands to have joint custody, a visitation agreement, and for me to change my son's last name. Can he make me

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

First, if you were not married to your son's father, he is not the legal father unless an Acknowledgement of Paternity has been done. If he is not...

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I am divorced in the divorce degree it states my ex had 1and 1/2 years to get me off the mortgage. he has not done so.he moved

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

You need more help than it is possible to obtain in this forum. I suggest you have your court papers reviewed immediately by a local attorney so...

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There is no court order saying supervised visits nor did i sign anything saying so. can he force me to supervised visits?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

It sounds like he can and he is; however, it also sounds like what he's doing is denying you access without any authority for doing so. Thus,...

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Hi, My husband had an affair and had a child. He was now served for child support and I do not know what to do.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

It sounds like you are contemplating separation solely for the purpose of being first in line if your husband is required to work to earn money to...

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Is a notary letter enough?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Enough for what? Is it enough to satisfy both you and your ex that you've documented your agreement--yes. Is it enough to satisfy a court that...

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How can a get law gardian for my child if the judge does not want

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

It depends upon why the judge does not want to appoint an attorney for the child. Often, the court makes this kind of appointment fairly liberally...

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I'm 18, is it legal for my parents to be checking my stuff and controlling me?

I was never married to my daughter father can i change her last name to mine

My child just turned 18 & still in high school, she graduates in June but just moved out. Can I still claim her as a joint child

Sole custodial parent looking to relocate in bad faith..he had custody 2 years...courts know we were wkg towards jt or with me

My son's father demands to have joint custody, a visitation agreement, and for me to change my son's last name. Can he make me

I am divorced in the divorce degree it states my ex had 1and 1/2 years to get me off the mortgage. he has not done so.he moved

There is no court order saying supervised visits nor did i sign anything saying so. can he force me to supervised visits?

Hi, My husband had an affair and had a child. He was now served for child support and I do not know what to do.

Is a notary letter enough?

How can a get law gardian for my child if the judge does not want