Questions answered by Matthew Burns Capstraw

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How can enforce or I get the ball rolling forward on a counter-petition that I filed in response to my ex petition?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Just to add to the prior answer, a court can only modify child support retroactively back to the date of filing of the petition. There are...

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What can I expect with an interstate case between Florida and Minnesota?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Simple suggestion, have a consultation with an attorney in the state of Minnesota. Most attorneys will do phone consultations and you can fax or...

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How can a judge overrule your purge on child support ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Considering how short your question is, I have to make a few assumptions. First I'm assuming that when the purge amount was established, the court...

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Can I have my child support court order modified?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Yes, you can file a petition for modification based upon the change in time sharing because of the change in contact. It would make sense to file...

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Do I have to domesticate a foreign judgement in order to apply for a name change for my children?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Generally, the state that makes the initial determination of time sharing for children retains jurisdiction to enter future orders. It would make...

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I would like to get a restraining order removed from my daughter's mother which we have a 50/50 time sharing parenting plan?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Take a copy of your mediation agreement, Final Judgment, Petition for Injunction and Order for the Injunction and get a consultation with an...

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A temporary order was set by the court for child support and I was never served. Wht should I do?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Get a copy of your Court file and have a consultation with an attorney. If there is truly a lack of jurisdiction, than an order is void. There is...

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What are my chances of getting majority (75-90% or more) timesharing &majority (75% or more) parental responsibility of my child

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Get representation to put this information properly before the Court as additional input beyond the GAL may be necessary and it may help to have a...

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Can a case be reheard after GM recommended it t be dismissed siting procedural defect?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Your question is a little confusing, so I'll do my best. When a specific is referred to a General Magistrate, the parties have an opportunity to...

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How should this Agreement be handled? in writing? A lien added upon refinancing? Another way?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 16, 2018

Just to add to the prior answer, any agreement dealing with land that is not completed in one year must be in writing to be enforceable. I would...

Matthew Burns Capstraw's Answers (239)

How can enforce or I get the ball rolling forward on a counter-petition that I filed in response to my ex petition?

What can I expect with an interstate case between Florida and Minnesota?

How can a judge overrule your purge on child support ?

Can I have my child support court order modified?

Do I have to domesticate a foreign judgement in order to apply for a name change for my children?

I would like to get a restraining order removed from my daughter's mother which we have a 50/50 time sharing parenting plan?

A temporary order was set by the court for child support and I was never served. Wht should I do?

What are my chances of getting majority (75-90% or more) timesharing &majority (75% or more) parental responsibility of my child

Can a case be reheard after GM recommended it t be dismissed siting procedural defect?

How should this Agreement be handled? in writing? A lien added upon refinancing? Another way?