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Divorce Residency Requirement?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

Jurisdiction in divorce cases lies where you last lived together as a married couple or where the defendant/respondent resides. You can file in...

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What can we possibly do to actually see him?! If we were to take her to court what are the odds that we would get custody?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

You could call the Department of Children and Families if you feel like the child is in imminent danger or you can file a paternity case seeking...

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Can I legally adopt the 4 children if they were willing given to me and were not given by dcfs can that terminate their rights

C. Christine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

Before an adoption can occur the parental rights have to be terminated; this can be done either by consent of the parents or if you prove grounds...

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Can I change my child custody agreement?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

I agree with my other colleagues, however the substantial change is circumstances must be material and unanticipated. Did your parenting plan...

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I am going through a paternity child custody and the case has been pending for while, how can I set the case for trial?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

You can likely get a trial date so long as all the motions have been calendered. If you aren't getting any timesharing, you will probably want to...

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My daughter wants to move out with her boyfriend and she is 17. Can i send her and not get in trouble?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

If someone calls DCF you could become a litigant in a dependency case (civil matter). If your daughter wants to move out she should file to become...

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Is it better to have a Corp or an LLC, when their are several people involved in purchasing real estate?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

I agree with the other contributors and write to add that you should contact an attorney to draft a comprehensive operating agreement to protect...

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Would our parents have to consent to marriage even though I'm pregnant? Will marriage automatically emancipate us?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

Yes, you can get married without parental consent if the pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician, the county court...

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Do we need to use an adoption agency to adopt from Mexico or can we just use an attorney?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

I would recommend hiring a local attorney to advise you as this is an area that requires adoption and immigration knowledge. A US based...

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If I hire a P I to get proof of his promiscuity, will it help in showing he's not spending time with his son & get me more time?

C. Christine's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

I wouldn't waste money on a P.I. Instead, I would keep a diary of times when he is not working and could be spending time with the child but...

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