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Who would get custody/guardianship of my daughter in the case of my death-even if I have full custody and specify a guardian?
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Answered on May 29, 2011
You can designate a guardian of the person and guardian of the property. Your designation of guardian of the person can be challenged in court. ...
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Was given an order to pay child support. Was paying then was disabled. What are my obligations now that I can't work?
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Answered on May 28, 2011
Shortly after you started working, you should have petitioned the court to decrease your child support. Of course, the court doesn't know you...
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Child support
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Answered on May 24, 2011
It all depends on why you are behind. If you have had a job loss or income decrease, you should file a petition to modify child support. It may...
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Can i be fired for something i did not do without an investigation?
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Answered on May 24, 2011
You are an employee at will. Therefore, your employer can fire you for any reason that is not covered by law, even an idiotic one. To protect...
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My landlord is taking me to court for 1700.00 in rent owed,if i do not show up to court,will a arrest warrant be issued for me?
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Answered on May 24, 2011
Read the summons. Does it state if you don't appear in court a default judgment will be issued against you, or does it state you can be held in...
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With an inheirtance, can back-taxes and child support be seized before the money is dispersed
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Answered on May 22, 2011
Your mother should consider hiring an attorney to discuss the will and/or trust.
Forget about who will take the brother's share first.
One...
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If I missed 2 court dates that I wasn't aware of in family court because I was never served papers, can I be held responsible?
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Answered on May 21, 2011
If you are served with papers, the court will allow you to appear by phone if you file the appropriate paperwork. Indeed, recently, I represented...
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Change in circumstances??
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Answered on May 21, 2011
It appears she is bent on interfering with your relationship with your child. Her interference coupled with the domestic violence may lead the...
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Which is best - add the girlfriend on the lease or rent only to the boyfriend?
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Answered on May 21, 2011
One obvious legal advantage is the girlfriend will be held liable if they run out on the lease. At this time, it's irrelevant if she is in...
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I want to know what the cost is of filing for divorce out of 13 years. we have a 12 year old. he is willing to sign.
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Answered on May 21, 2011
An uncontested divorce without children would be extremely inexpensive.
Each attorney is different. If child support, custody, and joint...