Questions answered by Denise Martinez Scanziani

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Unsure what state divorce should happen in Florida or Ohio?

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

If you have moved to OH and everyone is in OH, FL likely has no jurisdiction. You should ask an attorney practicing where you are to help you make...

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Will my ex be required to prove the information she claims on her financial affidavit?

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

You can force her to by requesting the proof. However, if your concern is that she is putting in extra expenses that may affect child support, the...

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My 13 year old has stated on several different occasions that she doesn't want to visit her dad anymore.

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Are you currently in litigation? At 13, I would argue that the child has a little more say although it's not necessarily "whatever she wants." ...

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Am I responsible for child support for a child that is not mine but was married to and seperated from mom at time of birth

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Because the child was born during the marriage, you are the presumed legal father. If there has already been a determination of paternity, then...

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If marital debt is not in my name can I make payments to my spouse if I can't come up with a lump sum?

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Absolutely. The parties can agree to this as an option.

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We've raised an abandoned baby and taken him into our house and acted as he was our own child for 24 of his 29 months. Help !

Denise's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Please go seek assistance from an attorney who does dependency work. You can contact DCF directly and attempt to open a case there, because of the...

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I would like to get married but my boyfirend is illegal and has law issues how can we work this out?

Denise's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

Getting married is not a problem and you are free to do so; however, your boyfriend does have some serious legal issues he will need to face,...

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What is the best way to handle this child custody threat? Police?Courts? Girls visit with him this Friday but im concerned now.

Denise's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

If you feel there is an imminent threat to you or your daughters, then you could try to petition for an injunction for protection against domestic...

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Filing for divorce while incarcerated

Denise's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

If he does not know where she is in order to serve her, he needs to file a divorce by publication.

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Need to legally keep my last name, that I have used since first grade. How?

Denise's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

As has been advised, it is not a complicated process but does require you to take certain steps to finalize.

Denise Martinez Scanziani's Answers (1213)

Unsure what state divorce should happen in Florida or Ohio?

Will my ex be required to prove the information she claims on her financial affidavit?

My 13 year old has stated on several different occasions that she doesn't want to visit her dad anymore.

Am I responsible for child support for a child that is not mine but was married to and seperated from mom at time of birth

If marital debt is not in my name can I make payments to my spouse if I can't come up with a lump sum?

We've raised an abandoned baby and taken him into our house and acted as he was our own child for 24 of his 29 months. Help !

I would like to get married but my boyfirend is illegal and has law issues how can we work this out?

What is the best way to handle this child custody threat? Police?Courts? Girls visit with him this Friday but im concerned now.

Filing for divorce while incarcerated

Need to legally keep my last name, that I have used since first grade. How?