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Been denied custody of 2 children, not aware mine until after mother died. custody granted to 3rd party step-father who was

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

It is difficult to comment without knoing more about where your case is procedurally, and knowing mre facts. It sounds as if you had little to no...

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May an employer limit Family leave time to hrs if MD states variable time and employer travel time is 3 - 4 hrs to mother

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I would probably need to see the forms your doctor has filled out to see if the employer's interpretation is consistent witht eh doctor's...

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The state of SC has taken my children and is ring to put my oldest with his father with out a DNA test

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

If he acknowledges paternity, no test is needed unless you tell DSS that he is not the father (I assume you identified him as the father when they...

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Is there a way to get time off your sentence if you were under house arrest ? Inst this called Motion to Modify ?

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

When you are sentence, you normally receive credit for time served before yoiu make bond, but not time served for house arrest.

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Can I get emancipated if Im 15?

David's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

There is no procedure in SC for a minor to be emancipated. Your options are to convince a relative to seek custody of you in Family Court, or call...

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No trespass letter

David's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

It does constitute legal notice.

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I have warrant for contempt of court I wanna pay the warrant off or pay the fine how much would it be to do so

David's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

You cannot pay off a warrant for contempt of court. Your options depend on the provisions of the order you violated. Often, an order gives you a...

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As a father what do I need to do to ensure custody of my children in divorce

David's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

To answer the question in the title of this question, you cannot ensure that you will get custody. However, you do hve a chance. The best thing...

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I lived with a woman 20 years and I have left. I live in sc. I want to date someone but don't want her to be in a vulnerable si

David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

I'm not sure there is a question here to answer, or whether you are seeking legal or personal advice (ie., whether you should break it off with...

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Can I be forced to take a blood test in a burglary case just because the police got a anonymous tip i did it?

David's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

They would need a court order or search warrant to force you to give a blood sample. I do not believe an anonymous tip alone would suffice to...

David F Stoddard's Answers (561)

Been denied custody of 2 children, not aware mine until after mother died. custody granted to 3rd party step-father who was

May an employer limit Family leave time to hrs if MD states variable time and employer travel time is 3 - 4 hrs to mother

The state of SC has taken my children and is ring to put my oldest with his father with out a DNA test

Is there a way to get time off your sentence if you were under house arrest ? Inst this called Motion to Modify ?

Can I get emancipated if Im 15?

No trespass letter

I have warrant for contempt of court I wanna pay the warrant off or pay the fine how much would it be to do so

As a father what do I need to do to ensure custody of my children in divorce

I lived with a woman 20 years and I have left. I live in sc. I want to date someone but don't want her to be in a vulnerable si

Can I be forced to take a blood test in a burglary case just because the police got a anonymous tip i did it?