Questions answered by Julie Rebecca Colton

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Can I prove negligence with a cop aren't if my son catches covid?

Julie's answer | Answered on December 02, 2020

Here is an article I wrote about co-parenting and custody during the pandemic: https://www.obermayer.com/julie-coltons-article-published-in-jurist/

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If the noncustodial parent wants to go to court for partial custody or visitation but works every weekend, how does that work?

Julie's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

Partial custody can be exercised any day of the week. Partial custody could be on a weekday, it may be after school for dinner or it may be an...

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Will her company be required to continue providing me with health ins once the divorce is final and I am no longer her spouse ?

Julie's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

No. Your spouse is not required to prove health insurance after a divorce decree is issued. You will be eligible for COBRA for 36 months, but COBRA...

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Can I get temporary custody until conciliation conference?

Julie's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

You can request an interim custody order from the court, but you are not guaranteed to get one. If you allege drug use, the court will likely test...

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How do I go about this with limited funds

Julie's answer | Answered on January 03, 2016

You need to consult a lawyer and make an exit plan. It can be difficult to get support when you live in the same house as your husband. Spousal...

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Can the step mom legally keep the young boys from being in contact with us? Can we legally just go pick them up from school?

Julie's answer | Answered on January 01, 2016

You to consult a lawyer to see if you can file for custody. Grandparents have certain custody rights. Other family members often need to have lived...

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Is it legal for one parent to move and not tell the other parent where, even if it's the same town or state

Julie's answer | Answered on November 14, 2015

A parent must tell another parent about a relocation. For a move to considered a relocation it must substantially affect the non-moving party's...

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Does alimony end in PA with remarriage? Is there a way to request it continue? Does financial contribution of new spouse matter

Julie's answer | Answered on November 11, 2015

Alimony would usually end if the recipient gets married, that can be changed by written agreement. You should sit down with an attorney to review...

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Can I get emergency custody if husband is on drugs and on probation?

Julie's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

I agree with the previous poster you should consider the self help clinic at the family court. There are law students available 4 days a week to...

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I'm a veteran with PTSD and being sued by my ex for back child support. Modification case has yet to be heard. I need an atty.

Julie's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

Unfortunately there is very little legal aid available for family lass matters. You will likely need to hire a lawyer to obtain counsel. Some...

Julie Rebecca Colton's Answers (384)

Can I prove negligence with a cop aren't if my son catches covid?

If the noncustodial parent wants to go to court for partial custody or visitation but works every weekend, how does that work?

Will her company be required to continue providing me with health ins once the divorce is final and I am no longer her spouse ?

Can I get temporary custody until conciliation conference?

How do I go about this with limited funds

Can the step mom legally keep the young boys from being in contact with us? Can we legally just go pick them up from school?

Is it legal for one parent to move and not tell the other parent where, even if it's the same town or state

Does alimony end in PA with remarriage? Is there a way to request it continue? Does financial contribution of new spouse matter

Can I get emergency custody if husband is on drugs and on probation?

I'm a veteran with PTSD and being sued by my ex for back child support. Modification case has yet to be heard. I need an atty.