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Do I need an attorney present for Family Court (child support) and should I do a DNA test before appearing?
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Answered on October 07, 2015
You should bring with you proof of all support payments you have made since the mother filed for support so you can get credit for those. You are...
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Can I change my child's name?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
You need to file a name change petition. The father must receive notification. The court will have a hearing and if the father was notified and...
In a custody order, how is a week of vacation defined? 7 days, or, for example, Sunday-Sunday?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
You should check the specific language of the custody order/agreement. Many agreements define a week as 5 days attached to the parent's regular...
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Can a lay-off from work affect a custody order?
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Answered on June 30, 2015
Your layoff should not affect your custody order, unless you move,but does affect child support. You should file to modify support if you were let...
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Can I seek sole custody with visitation only?
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Answered on June 29, 2015
You should file for support, it is retroactive only to your date of filing. You can file a custody complaint, but the schedule you are proposing...
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PFA Question
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Answered on June 22, 2015
No, but if you do find that he or she is repeatedly following or watching you this may be considered abuse depending on the exact circumstances. ...
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Step-parent vs Biological Father
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Answered on June 22, 2015
I agree with both of the previous attorneys. It sounds like your step father may have standing to file for custody but he needs to speak with an...
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Divorced 50/50 custody -legal and physical. Ex spouse brings the new step-mother to pediatric visit
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Answered on June 22, 2015
Whoever has legal custody may attend the physician appointments. This should be set forth in the custody order/agreement.
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Can I stop my children's mother from allowing her abusive husband move back into the home? My ex is the one he has abused.
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Answered on June 22, 2015
One of the factors in determining custody is abuse committed by a member of a party's household and whether there is a continued risk of harm to...
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Do I need to file court papers in the state in which my son resides or where I reside?
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Answered on May 07, 2012
You will need to file to modify custody in the state where the child has resided for the last 6 months. You should probably talk to an attorney in...
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