Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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If my kids were taking in a drug case that was dropped bc I was innocent what do I need to do to get my kids back

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You may still have a problem if your wife, who had the drugs on her, plead guilty or was convicted. I am pretty sure you have posted this question...

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Is child support a issue that is brought up at a custody hearing?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

The court may or may not consider child support at an emergency custody hearing. However, if you go into an emergency custody hearing and your...

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I want request to emancipate from paying NJ child support. What do I need to do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. You should report this question with a NJ location or use the Find a Lawyer "button" to find find a lawyer in NJ who...

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I was summons with legitimation papers from Atlanta GA, my daughter was visiting her dad when he filed. Can he keep my daughter?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You keep posting versions of the same question. If you are not satisfied with the advice and assistance your lawyer is providing, you should...

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Temp. Custody of my daughter was voluntarily given a year ago to my aunt. I now want to revoke this agreement, signed by judge?!

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You need to file a Petition to Terminate Guardianship. Here's a link: ...

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I need a family law attorney. My mother has systemically set me up over the last 2 years by manipulating my teenage son,,,,,

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

I agree. There is too much going on here for any of us to advise you adequately in this forum. Find a family law attorney to get involved in your...

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My ex husband is threatening to seek sole or primary custody of my son. Does he have a chance of modifying custody?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

If your divorce was just final in May of this year, it is very doubtful that there has been a material change of circumstances that would allow...

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Can I fire an attorney and get a refund due to lack of fulfilling obligations? If there is a no refund clause in retainer agreem

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. Unless there is some sort of an emergency ex parte order, just filing for legitimation does not give the father any...

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Do I 'need' to list the paternal father in an adoption?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

Mr. Birchmore is correct. For all the reasons stated, you must disclose who the biological father is. In addition, you don't want to put the...

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My wife just had Mediation papers signed by her sons father and we think we got screwed.

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

She should speak to an attorney tomorrow. Very likely, there is not anything she can do to change the mediated agreement. However, if there is...

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If my kids were taking in a drug case that was dropped bc I was innocent what do I need to do to get my kids back

Is child support a issue that is brought up at a custody hearing?

I want request to emancipate from paying NJ child support. What do I need to do?

I was summons with legitimation papers from Atlanta GA, my daughter was visiting her dad when he filed. Can he keep my daughter?

Temp. Custody of my daughter was voluntarily given a year ago to my aunt. I now want to revoke this agreement, signed by judge?!

I need a family law attorney. My mother has systemically set me up over the last 2 years by manipulating my teenage son,,,,,

My ex husband is threatening to seek sole or primary custody of my son. Does he have a chance of modifying custody?

Can I fire an attorney and get a refund due to lack of fulfilling obligations? If there is a no refund clause in retainer agreem

Do I 'need' to list the paternal father in an adoption?

My wife just had Mediation papers signed by her sons father and we think we got screwed.