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Child support order to high and need advice to lower it. And the local child support center is double charging me,
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Answered on August 23, 2012
As any New York Family law attorney will tell you, mistakes are made all the time, but it is necessary to review all the relevant paperwork to...
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Do I need legal custody to decide who gets my children in the event of my death?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Generally, a parent cannot "bequeath" their children. A parent may use their Will to outline their wishes for the care and custody of the children...
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Can a girl who is 18 years of age can leave her house and what are the saefty procedure for the same
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Answered on August 22, 2012
If you mean can she leave her parents house to reside elsewhere, then yes, at age 18 she may do so.
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Can I ask a family court judge to recuse themselves because the person I am married now has been in front of this judge before.
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Answered on August 22, 2012
It is understandable that you may feel awkward in these circumstances, but the situation you've described would not prompt the judge to recuse...
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Family Law - Bill from Lawyer
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Answered on August 22, 2012
As the other attorneys have mentioned, the most important thing for you to do is raise the issue with the attorney you retained for your matter. ...
If you have two last names; can you use your first last names in your documentation? Will an affidavits resolve future problems?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
Indeed, you are faced with a bureaucratic nightmare. Nevertheless, the sooner you tackle it the better. Putting aside the offense of having to...
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Husband left just over a year ago do i lose out on anything if i just wait it out he has taken all our joint savings
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Answered on August 22, 2012
As a New York Family law and divorce attorney, I can assure you that there is nothing good to come from waiting unless and until your attorney...
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Do I get a job outside of home before seeking divorce?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
If you are getting divorced, you don't take instructions or orders from your soon-to-be ex. Don't change anything until you see an attorney. It...
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My dad abuses me by hitting me and leaving welts. pulles my hair screams at me curses calls me names.
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Answered on August 21, 2012
Go to the nearest hospital emergency room or to the counselor at school. They MUST report abuse. Please be aware that the usual "solution" will...
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Can my husband in the philippines indicate our u.s citizen son in employment visa application even if he is not indicaticated in
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Answered on August 21, 2012
In my opinion, it is always a good idea for someone in your situation to at least consult with a local attorney to fully review the matter in...