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Stupid question, but curious.. Can my ex use my new relationship against me in our child custody battle?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

This is a very classic case of 'Know your Judge" and act accordingly. You need to work with a family law lawyer in your community who has...

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Does my daughter have to spend the night with her stepmother if she and my ex are separated?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

It could be considered a change of circumstances to change the order, but i agree you need to speak to the Father and see what is going on. The...

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Can a father that has never seen his 11 year old son petition the court for joint custody?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Past due child support is vested and can't be easily waived even in a proceeding for adoption or Termination of Parental rights. Child Support and...

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As POA for mom, may I move 50% of monies in joint acts w/dad into individual act for her?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

If it is a Joint account she has a right to all of the money. Your POA allows you to act on her behalf. Since there is no divorce action and he...

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If my husband is living with his girlfriend and we are separated, is he still able to kick roommates out of my house?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

If he has moved out, i don't see how he has any right to control who stays in the home. The question does not state whether the house was bought...

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Do or can a deceased spouse have the rights to dispute a will from any family member or in-law who was written in decease will?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

I think this is best answered by an estates lawyer.

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Am I obligated to provide a bag of clothing for my daughter when she leaves to go for the weekend with her father?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

You mentioned he doesn't pay child support and you asked if it was listed in the child support order. So i am unclear if you have an order or not....

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After legally separating, if you inherit from a relative, would the spouse be entitled to any proceeds?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

inheritance is usually separate property whether you are separated or not. But you have to keep it separate and not co mingle it with other...

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Will I have to file a motion with the court to get permission to serve my child's father via publication?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Yes. You can only file by publication if you have a Court order allowing it. The motion has to indicate that you have used due diligence in...

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I Have a 16yr old GF who is now staying with family friends due to DSS. Do I have any rights or ways that I can help her?

Leigh's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

As a minor, and I am assuming you are a minor, you have not rights that are comparable to a parent. The person she has been placed with under DSS...

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