Questions answered by Matthew Roy Kessler

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If im receiving unemployement and it ends in january, and my court date is in january, am i required to mention that?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 20, 2010

Based upon the facts you provided it sounds as if you are the obligee in a support action. If your current support award was based upon both...

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I want full custody of my kids, he is in jail, he's not getting out for a few years and he is a felon, with a history of assault

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

Who are the kids with now? Are they with you? My suggestion is that you should contact an attorney as soon as possible on this issue as it is...

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Will irretrievable breakdown affect custody?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

First, if I were you, I would consult with an attorney in your local area who can pull the docket and give you accurate information regarding the...

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How long do you have to married before you can get your spouses retirement.

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

If you are referring to splitting a portion of your spouses retirement funds as part of equitable distribution you first must figure out what...

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I keep getting divorce papers stuffed in my door, it says we were separated since sept.08, but she only left in march 2010

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 15, 2010

You have a few things going on here. First, it does not sound like they have obtained proper service on you. The only way they can properly serve...

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How do i go about adopting my fiances daughter?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 14, 2010

The one and only step you should take in this process is hiring an attorney to represent you. The process is not a necessarily simple one and it...

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Shared physical and legal custody, father has been arrested for drugs 3xs in last year and in jail now, can i get sole custody?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 11, 2010

The standard for requesting a change in custody is whether there has been a change in circumstances. Certainly, if father is in jail now, there...

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Who's name is it? Need advice on who has legal right to a business name.

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 11, 2010

Let me begin by stating that your facts are a bit confusing. However, if the mission (or business) started in business and officially filed a...

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Divorce-Discovery

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 11, 2010

Sure you can correct it. In fact, discovery requests propounded on a party come along with a continuing obligation to update the responses if you...

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My son turned 18 in aug and was enrolled in high school i continued making support payments.

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 11, 2010

Did you officially have your son deemed emancipated by the Court when he quit school and moved out? If not, and he has moved back in and has gone...

Matthew Roy Kessler's Answers (62)

If im receiving unemployement and it ends in january, and my court date is in january, am i required to mention that?

I want full custody of my kids, he is in jail, he's not getting out for a few years and he is a felon, with a history of assault

Will irretrievable breakdown affect custody?

How long do you have to married before you can get your spouses retirement.

I keep getting divorce papers stuffed in my door, it says we were separated since sept.08, but she only left in march 2010

How do i go about adopting my fiances daughter?

Shared physical and legal custody, father has been arrested for drugs 3xs in last year and in jail now, can i get sole custody?

Who's name is it? Need advice on who has legal right to a business name.

Divorce-Discovery

My son turned 18 in aug and was enrolled in high school i continued making support payments.