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Can a mother after 4 years regain custody from the father now that she's substance free and doing good?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Does the mother have a chance? Sure. How strong are those chances, it is impossible to say. No one out here has a crystal ball. These cases are...
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Do I have any rights if the house is bought before our marriage? Especially that I am contributing to paying all the bills?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You do not have to leave the marital home unless and until a divorce court orders you to leave. It sounds like divorce is imminent, you need a...
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I adopted my ex wife's two kids. I would like to get out of child support. I have nothing to do with her or her kids.
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You adopted her children. You are their legal parent, just as if they were your biological children. You cannot get out of paying child support...
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Based off of the information I provided, how likely is it that the judge will rule in favor of my daughter being returned home?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
It sounds like you have been cooperating with DSS, which is a must. But DSS can do things that do not necessarily make sense. Do you have a...
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Can he I near my child
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Answered on October 23, 2014
If he is a registered sex offender he should be barred from such proximity. Does the mother allow the grandfather to be around the child? ...
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If I was married in japan. Do I need a divorce in america?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Yes. Between the individual states we call it "full faith and credit" between separate countries we call it "comity." The US/State will recognize...
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Can I move out of my apartment free of any obligation if I didn't sign a lease?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You are what is known as a Tenant at Will. To comply with the law you need to provide 30 days written notice of your intent to terminate the...
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I have a child support order that is 11 years old. The non-custodial parent has been employed, can i get an increase?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
The threshold for a modification claim is that there has been a material change in circumstances. A lot can change in 11 years, but not...
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Initially a pro Se case, can the other party obtain a lawyer and then ask for legal fees from the opposing party?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
Yes, if they hire a lawyer and pay the lawyer they can ask for fees, even if the lawyer comes into the case mid-stream. if she is trying to...
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When a child signs an election letter to live with the other parent how often is that over turned by the judge?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
The child's election is not conclusive (although it used to be unless the court found the chosen parent to be legally unfit). Currently the...