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Does a Power of Attorney allow my mother to have my parenting time without my exhusbands premission?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
A POA cannot be used to transfer custody/guardianship/visitation or anything else involving parenting. You will have to have an agreement with the...
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Can a child support be modified if I have another child and family?
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Answered on February 02, 2012
In every state to varying degrees the answer is: first family first. So, no. It is highly unlikely you will get a break in your support...
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In our initial divorce decree it states that the Petitioner needs to be up to date with child support to claim kids on taxes.
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Answered on February 01, 2012
The IRS rules trump the divorce decree when it comes to who can deduct what and for whom. As such, I recommend you look there first to see how...
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Husband spent his retirement & now wants my pension, he abandoned me May30th, left home, committed adultery, can he be denied?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
It is possible, but there are many, many factors to consider when it comes to division of marital property, including retirement plans, etc., and...
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Can my sons dads rights be terminated?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
It is possible. Usually, such an action is not taken unless, and until there is someone such as a step-parent waiting to adopt the child. ...
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We were awarded grand parent visitation etc...by Denver Courts. The Father and daughter are now residing in New Mexico.
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Answered on February 01, 2012
Generally speaking, if the matter was fully resolved by the Denver court and an order was issued, it would not be necessary to re-open the case in...
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No one has custody of 7 year old girl. Can Mother deny his visit if shes afraid he will take her.
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Answered on February 01, 2012
When you say "no one has custody" do you mean that there has been no court order or that both parents have "equal" custody? The appropriate course...
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Am I responsible for my wife's daughter's school loan? We married after the loan was taken out.
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Answered on February 01, 2012
The situation you've described involves a myriad of possible factors to consider that haven't been mentioned in your narrative. Nevertheless, it...
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Looking for a divorce lawyer who work on sliding scale in NYC
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Answered on February 01, 2012
A lot depends upon what you mean by "sliding scale" and how much work will likely be needed to do a good job for you. You can review the attorney...
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The mother of my 6 month old son has refused to let me see him ?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
If you took a DNA test AND the court issued you an Order of Filiation, then legally, you and the child's mother have "equal" rights, unless and...