Questions answered by Julie Rebecca Colton

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After an expired PFA in Delaware what are my rights as a parent at that point?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

You need to talk to a custody attorney. Given the distance between you and father shared custody would be difficult. The court will consider your...

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I would like to file for primary custody of my daughter. Do I have to notify the mother of my child before I proceed with it?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

You do not need to tell the mother before you file, but once you do you will need to give her a copy of the paperwork. The paperwork will include...

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When I drop off my son for visitation,my ex father in law tries to provoke fights.How do I stop this?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

You should consult with an attorney about your options. In the meantime, try to do custody exchanges in a public place and do not rise to the bait...

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50/50 custody

Julie's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

45 minutes is a long commute for a child in to and from school, that makes it difficult to have shared custody. It may be a situation where the...

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Husband moved all his stuff out of my house yesterday with my 13 year old son can he do that without my knowledge

Julie's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

Yes, absent a court order your Ex can move out with the child. You should consult an attorney as soon as possible to make sure you are preserving...

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What if the mother of my 3 children does not send them back to me after I send them out for summer break ?

Julie's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You should speak to an attorney, so you have seine to call immediately if she does return the children. If she does not return the children, you...

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Filed PFA in March. Rehab went well. How do I drop the PFA??

Julie's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You should be very careful about dropping a PFA. I usually suggest that amend the PFA to allow contact, but still protect you from abusive...

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I have joint custody of my 15yld she has not seen her dad in 3to 4 yrs since he injured her I want legal custody can I get it

Julie's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You need to consult a lawyer about the details of your case. Courts rarely grant sole legal custody to a parent, but it is not unheard of.

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My 12 year old son does not want to move with me (His mother and custodial parent) 29 miles from where we currently live.

Julie's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You must notify the Father of your move through a Notice of Proposed Relocation. You should consult with a lawyer to make sure this form is...

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I got married in 2008. Lived apart 4 years I come back. Not working want divorce.

Julie's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

You need to consult with an attorney put together a game plan that allows you to expend the least amount of money to obtain the divorce. If you...

Julie Rebecca Colton's Answers (384)

After an expired PFA in Delaware what are my rights as a parent at that point?

I would like to file for primary custody of my daughter. Do I have to notify the mother of my child before I proceed with it?

When I drop off my son for visitation,my ex father in law tries to provoke fights.How do I stop this?

50/50 custody

Husband moved all his stuff out of my house yesterday with my 13 year old son can he do that without my knowledge

What if the mother of my 3 children does not send them back to me after I send them out for summer break ?

Filed PFA in March. Rehab went well. How do I drop the PFA??

I have joint custody of my 15yld she has not seen her dad in 3to 4 yrs since he injured her I want legal custody can I get it

My 12 year old son does not want to move with me (His mother and custodial parent) 29 miles from where we currently live.

I got married in 2008. Lived apart 4 years I come back. Not working want divorce.