Questions answered by Ophelia Genarina Bernal-Mora

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How long does the court allow for requirements to be completed? Divorce

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

If the divorce is already filed you do not need to file separately. It sounds like the two of you completed everything and agreed upon all terms...

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What legal action can I take if a family member living in Mexico was a victim of fraud by a California law firm?

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

A local attorney would have to review whatever contract for services was entered into. There could be civil remedies and there could also be...

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Do we REALLY have to get a divorce (dissolve our Civil Union) just to get married in Illinois?!

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

You do not have to get a lawyer. That is a choice you make. You can do it yourself and can commonly get the necessary forms at the local courthouse...

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Child custody

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Who knows. It could be paperwork he found online, it could be anything. If you have not been served with any legal paperwork at this point then...

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Can a grandmother who has no legal custodial rights keep the child away from the mother ?

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I would strongly recommend you hire local legal counsel or at least consult with an experienced family law attorney to review your case, your court...

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The ex won't let me see my daughter and i would like to see her like i used to, so what's the best thing for me to do

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Is this an ex-wife or ex-girlfriend? If you were never married, have you ever filed a paternity action? If not, and there are no other pending...

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Can a judge order new partner to take a drug test with mere accusations from sons father?

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Your fiance is not a party to your case, if it is pending still, and I do not believe it would be proper to be ordered to take a drug test. You may...

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How to handle mediation?

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

If you cannot come to terms on a full agreement at mediation then the case will proceed forward to further court involvement. If there is no...

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As the victim how do I get felony battery charges dropped and a no contact order lifted in the state of Florida??

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

You can execute a sworn affidavit commonly called a declination of prosecution and file it with the court. He also needs to be represented by...

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IF I did not have legal custody of my three children., but they still lived with me for 4 years and even attended school.would

Ophelia's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

If the child support has been accumulating and you did not file any type of modification, etc. then you have a problem right now where arrearages...

Ophelia Genarina Bernal-Mora's Answers (3015)

How long does the court allow for requirements to be completed? Divorce

What legal action can I take if a family member living in Mexico was a victim of fraud by a California law firm?

Do we REALLY have to get a divorce (dissolve our Civil Union) just to get married in Illinois?!

Child custody

Can a grandmother who has no legal custodial rights keep the child away from the mother ?

The ex won't let me see my daughter and i would like to see her like i used to, so what's the best thing for me to do

Can a judge order new partner to take a drug test with mere accusations from sons father?

How to handle mediation?

As the victim how do I get felony battery charges dropped and a no contact order lifted in the state of Florida??

IF I did not have legal custody of my three children., but they still lived with me for 4 years and even attended school.would