Questions answered by Alexandria Broughton Skinner

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How do I get a no fault divorce?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Divorce includes not only the the legal decree to say you are divorced, but also the process of deciding how to allocate the post-divorce rights...

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Specifics on custody laws in West Virginia?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

You need to see a family law attorney immediately. In this situation, family law can be relatively complex. Based on information here it is not...

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If I get a PO box for my mail, and change my address on my checks before I move out, will that affect my filing for a divorce?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

It would be advisable to consult a family law attorney or an attorney knowledgeable about creditor and debtor affairs. Tell them the situation,...

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Can I take my daughter to Mexico to go see her father?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

The requirements are listed on the U.S. State Department web site, here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html#step7minor...

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My children have lived with a lady for 4 years she refuses to give them back. what can i do

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

I agree with Attorney Stoddard. Legally, the children belong to the biological parent unless there is some reason to take away that right. On the...

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After our children are over 18, can I file for a no-fault divorce?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

A "no fault" divorce in South Carolina is a divorce based on one year's separation without intervening cohabitation (no living together). Only...

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Grandfather set up a family trust; My father as a beneficiary. Father passed away; are we(his children)entitled to anything?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

As the other attorneys have all said, the answer to your question depends on how the trust was set up and what the terms of the trust are. In...

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In mediation can you restrict spouse from introducing and living with someone if they agree?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

Mediation empowers the two of you to make your own agreements that reflect your unique values and circumstances. Each state has its own family law...

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What rights do i have being mentally disabled in a mediation hearing i pettition for visitation, and full custody?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

Your attorney is the best one to prepare you for mediation. In general, mediation is not like a court hearing in front of a judge, who listens...

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If a child is 7 years old now, how old would the child have to be before court ordered visits with dad,can stop?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

If you are concerned with your daughter's safety you should speak with an attorney about your concerns and the legal steps that can be taken to try...

Alexandria Broughton Skinner's Answers (789)

How do I get a no fault divorce?

Specifics on custody laws in West Virginia?

If I get a PO box for my mail, and change my address on my checks before I move out, will that affect my filing for a divorce?

Can I take my daughter to Mexico to go see her father?

My children have lived with a lady for 4 years she refuses to give them back. what can i do

After our children are over 18, can I file for a no-fault divorce?

Grandfather set up a family trust; My father as a beneficiary. Father passed away; are we(his children)entitled to anything?

In mediation can you restrict spouse from introducing and living with someone if they agree?

What rights do i have being mentally disabled in a mediation hearing i pettition for visitation, and full custody?

If a child is 7 years old now, how old would the child have to be before court ordered visits with dad,can stop?