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Can he call child services in our state on me for something that happen in another state??

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with Mr. Ashman. Anyone can call DFCS to report anything. Depending on what the something is that happened in California, they may...

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Do I have any rights to make her come home?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. There is no way you can make her come home now that she is legally an adult. However, it is clear from your question...

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Is there a way for her to get coustody back? Is there a way we can makesure they stay with the grandparents?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. If the GPs have a legal guardianship. a DFCS case being dropped (if it was) would not effect the guardianship. If it...

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How do I contend with a boss and co-worker that are constantly badgering me and telling lies about me? I need my job!

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

First of all, this is a public forum. You have put far too much specific information that could identify you. I would encourage you to contact...

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If i sign my parenting rights to her will i still have to pay child support even though i have no type of communication?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Birchmore and Mr. Ashman. You have a moral and legal observation to support your child even if you never lay eyes...

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Is this legal? Is there any thing I can do to protect myself if I tell them I don't want to change my hours anymore.

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. Your employer has the right to set and change your hours as they see fit. You need to accept that you are not going to...

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If I sale a personal item for much less than the value (ex. guns, wedding rings) do I owe her half of the actual value?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

I agree with both of my colleagues. If a divorce has been filed and you are selling marital property for less than its fair market value, you are...

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How old does a child have to be, in order to refuse to follow the visitation schedule. When can the child stop going to other p

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Technically, there is no age at which the child can refuse to visit with no risk of repercussions to the custodial...

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Is there a chance that we could lose this battle, her finding out how much we make and end up paying more CS than we do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

A new child support amount would be based on a child support worksheet that takes into account your husband's income (but not yours) and the...

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How to go about getting my exs rights taken away

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Unfortunately, visitation is a right awarded to your ex in the divorce, but it is not an enforceable obligation. He...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

Can he call child services in our state on me for something that happen in another state??

Do I have any rights to make her come home?

Is there a way for her to get coustody back? Is there a way we can makesure they stay with the grandparents?

How do I contend with a boss and co-worker that are constantly badgering me and telling lies about me? I need my job!

If i sign my parenting rights to her will i still have to pay child support even though i have no type of communication?

Is this legal? Is there any thing I can do to protect myself if I tell them I don't want to change my hours anymore.

If I sale a personal item for much less than the value (ex. guns, wedding rings) do I owe her half of the actual value?

How old does a child have to be, in order to refuse to follow the visitation schedule. When can the child stop going to other p

Is there a chance that we could lose this battle, her finding out how much we make and end up paying more CS than we do?

How to go about getting my exs rights taken away