Questions answered by Michael Charles McGinn

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Does a Child Support modification HAVE to include income deduction language?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

I agree with all my colleagues. You do not want sign any legal documents without understanding what they mean. Trying to navigate the legal...

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Question regarding child support arrears and the argument of equitable estoppal / detrimental reliance .

Michael's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

I agree with my colleague, I have never heard of someone making a successful argument based upon this legal priniciple. If this is not a...

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My ex wife has kidnapped my daughter for the last four years she has my daughter in a different country,how do i know if she is

Michael's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

There are a number of ways to search for someone, it may be necessary to hire a private investigator. When was the last time you spoke with your...

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My niece's mother just told my family that she and her now fiancé are leaving the state with my niece in 2wks. Can we stop them?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

If there is no court order in place regarding timesharing, your brother needs to immediate consult with and retain an experienced family law...

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During divorce, if primary asset and debt is the home, how does this balance out as mortgages has years to go?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

Usually this issue will work itself out in a mediation before a Final Hearing. A Judge most of the time will not order a sale and will allow the...

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Can I get temporary custody of my niece?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

My colleagues are correct. I can assist you with this matter. My office is located in the Tampa/Brandon area. I offer free initial consultations...

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Hi David, I wonna divorce. My husband cheated on me. I heard that I'm entitled to 50% of everything. In which case I would have

Michael's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

My colleagues are correct regarding both the division of property and that Florida is a no fault state. I am located in Tampa and I offer free...

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If i missed the deadline to set a court date for a traffic cititation and now have a capias issued can it be lifted

Michael's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Yes it can be lifted. If you hire an attorney, they may able to get it lifted by contacting the Judge and requesting that if be withdrawn or set...

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Parental rights for unmarried father?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I agree with my colleague. If the child has not resided outside the State of Florida for more than 6 months the Father needs to immediately...

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How to get a bond reduction

Michael's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I handle bond reduction hearings on a regular basis. My office is located in Tampa and you can schedule an appointment for a free initial...

Michael Charles McGinn's Answers (1999)

Does a Child Support modification HAVE to include income deduction language?

Question regarding child support arrears and the argument of equitable estoppal / detrimental reliance .

My ex wife has kidnapped my daughter for the last four years she has my daughter in a different country,how do i know if she is

My niece's mother just told my family that she and her now fiancé are leaving the state with my niece in 2wks. Can we stop them?

During divorce, if primary asset and debt is the home, how does this balance out as mortgages has years to go?

Can I get temporary custody of my niece?

Hi David, I wonna divorce. My husband cheated on me. I heard that I'm entitled to 50% of everything. In which case I would have

If i missed the deadline to set a court date for a traffic cititation and now have a capias issued can it be lifted

Parental rights for unmarried father?

How to get a bond reduction