Questions answered by Bill Whittaker

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If my daughter grandfather claims her on his taxes should his income count on child support. Her mother does not work.

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Even if they were married his income would not count.

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Can cps make a case off of a false report

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Contact the caseworker and meet with him/her. Bring your hospital records; it may help. Otherwise contact a DSS?CPs experienced family law...

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If a parent's rights have been terminated by the court and a child is adopted, may the parent still seek contact with the child?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

No. The mother has no rights to do so, The opportunity to discuss best rights has passed.

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Temporary custody papers filed against mother. Other lawyer wants to meet with her before the court date. Should she go?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

It is up to mother. It is always best to have an attorney, especially when the opposing party is represented. If the other attorney just wants to...

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Do I have to give my children back if their father broke the child custody order?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

The answer is yes based on your question. Now if the question is should you give the child back based on abuse...no...depending on all the facts...

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At what age can a child chose which parent to live with?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

I agree with Mr. Meier, and please note that the court will often not ask the ultimate question of where the child wants to live; rather the court...

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Can I make my husband split his JP Morgan retirement with me?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

You are entitled to child support if the children live with you. It is possible that you are entitled to alimony (spousal support) to help meet...

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If a mother's child is in foster care and put up for adoption by social services, can she still have contact with them?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

If the child is adopted then mother loses all rights to see the child or have any contact at all. Contact is permissible if the adopting family...

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Can a soldier get out of a bond hearing for violating a restraining order in North Carolina?

Bill's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

There should be a criminal contempt hearing scheduled. Contact the DA and the criminal court clerk's office

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My 12 year old son is being manipulated by his mother and together they are telling endless and bizarre lies to a counselor

Bill's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

File a motion to modify and/or contempt if she is in violation of any of the provisions. Take the order to a local attorney and determine what can...

Bill Whittaker's Answers (2667)

If my daughter grandfather claims her on his taxes should his income count on child support. Her mother does not work.

Can cps make a case off of a false report

If a parent's rights have been terminated by the court and a child is adopted, may the parent still seek contact with the child?

Temporary custody papers filed against mother. Other lawyer wants to meet with her before the court date. Should she go?

Do I have to give my children back if their father broke the child custody order?

At what age can a child chose which parent to live with?

Can I make my husband split his JP Morgan retirement with me?

If a mother's child is in foster care and put up for adoption by social services, can she still have contact with them?

Can a soldier get out of a bond hearing for violating a restraining order in North Carolina?

My 12 year old son is being manipulated by his mother and together they are telling endless and bizarre lies to a counselor