Alicia Fastman's Answers (55)

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Am I able adopt my step-son without his Biological Mother's concent.

Alicia's answer | Answered on March 12, 2012

In order to adopt a child under the age of 18, any person with parental or custodial rights must consent. Accordingly, you would be unable to adopt...

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Am I more likely to get shared custody of my children, based on the specifics, than their mother is whom requests sole custody?

Alicia's answer | Answered on March 12, 2012

When determining custody, the courts base their decision on what is in the best interest of the children. They do this by considering various...

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My court ordered child support obligation was based on my unemployment compensation that has now ended. What to do?

Alicia's answer | Answered on March 10, 2012

You can file for modification based on your loss of unemployment benefits, as that constitutes a substantial change in circumstances. Make sure...

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I am 15 years old about to be 16. do i get the choice to go visit my birth father? or am i forced by court order will i am 18.

Alicia's answer | Answered on March 07, 2012

Unfortunately, the order will be binding until you are 18. If you do not go to visits, your father could file a Contempt Petition against your...

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Divorce questions

Alicia's answer | Answered on March 05, 2012

The previous posters are correct-this is probably too complicated for a short answer. That said, the general rule in divorce for distribution of...

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