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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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How do I legally get my ex-husband out of the marital home?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

I agree with Mr. Hughes. The final order or the settlement agreement should have spelled out who gets to stay in the house, for how long, and...

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Do I have the right to take my ex to court for in contempt of court ? Can my get my fiancé to pick up my son from him.

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

The answer to that question depends on the wording in your parenting plan or settlement agreement. If it says clearly you must pick him up, then...

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Family law

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

If you have physical custody of the children, you should not get in trouble for bringing them home. Make sure you have a copy of your custody...

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How do I drop child support?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

You can't "drop it". As my colleague said, that is the right of your child and the court won't allow you to waive it. However, if there has been...

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Can A defendant do a counterclaim if I used my name but used my employers name and address?

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

We don't have enough information to completely understand what is going on. It looks like you may have used your company address, and on the...

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I have a letter from my doctor confirming that my medicines can cause cocain positive am i ok in my cps cort case i bn cln

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. However, I would add that there are rules that must be followed before the doctor's letter can even be admitted as...

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My ex husband owes me $200,000.00 in back child support and still refused to pay. Can I put a lien on his property.

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

You need to consult with a seasoned family law attorney in your area. $200,000 is an enormous amount of money to be behind on child support. Once...

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