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Can my rights be reinstated. What do i do

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

A trial for terminating your rights is a REALLY important day for you. There would be very few good excuses for missing this trial date, Your...

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When can I stop child support payments based on above info given.

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

in Florida the statutes address child support through the age of 18, unless the child is still completing high school and there is good faith...

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How much time do I have..Is there a statute of limitations to do something when the co parent relocates without filing a petiton

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

You did the right thing to file a Motion for Contempt. The mother does have the right to be out of state up to 30 days. If she moved recently,...

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Can a court order be used to add myself as the father and an emergency contact at child's school, doctor, day care?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I think you have plenty of affirmation here to go to the school with your court order and add yourself as an emergency contact. When you do so,...

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Can I be forced to start paying "child" support again thru probate court

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I was interested in your question because I was wondering what "child support" had to do with "probate." Now I get it, your daughter is an adult...

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Will asking to modify child support at the same time im modifying time sharing prolong my case?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

You should absolutely modify both issues at the same time. You will save yourself money and anxiety. The amount of time sharing will influence...

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Can I take my parents to court for more freedom and to get my own room?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

The short answer to your question, "Can I sue my parents?" is No. You sound like you are strong in your opinions and your convictions. You are...

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My ex husband owes me 2500 in back pay so they took it out of his taxes and put it in my bank. Now he's talking going to court.

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

Wow, girlfriend, you just tell him to "Bring it on!" You didn't take his money, he didn't pay his obligation. Don't you let him bully you. If he...

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Can our children, after they turn 18, sue their father to get unpaid support and get him to contribute to college expenses?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I do not agree with the advice you got in 2010. Child support is not something that you can "bargain" away in exchange for visitation. This is a...

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If her and I both agree that the child is not mine can we just both testify that the child is not mine?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

When a child is born during a marriage, whether you are separated or not, whether you can afford a divorce or not, are irrelevant facts. The...

Deborah A Cook's Answers (26)

Can my rights be reinstated. What do i do

When can I stop child support payments based on above info given.

How much time do I have..Is there a statute of limitations to do something when the co parent relocates without filing a petiton

Can a court order be used to add myself as the father and an emergency contact at child's school, doctor, day care?

Can I be forced to start paying "child" support again thru probate court

Will asking to modify child support at the same time im modifying time sharing prolong my case?

Can I take my parents to court for more freedom and to get my own room?

My ex husband owes me 2500 in back pay so they took it out of his taxes and put it in my bank. Now he's talking going to court.

Can our children, after they turn 18, sue their father to get unpaid support and get him to contribute to college expenses?

If her and I both agree that the child is not mine can we just both testify that the child is not mine?