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Is there legal consequence, or do I negate support by moving myself and my children out of the marital home we rent?
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Answered on August 14, 2016
No, you don't legally waive or negate anything by leaving the marital home. There are other issues you need to be sensitive to; for example, if...
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What happens if my kids dad filed for full custody but when he did the paper work at self help court he lied about a few things
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Answered on August 14, 2016
Asking for full custody does not mean that he's likely to get it, or anything for that matter. Assuming you and the father cannot settle the case...
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Consequences of being in contempt of court?
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Answered on August 14, 2016
Contempt is a willful violation of a clear court order; assuming the order is clear, then it may be contempt. The question always is whether there...
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I'm not feeling comfortable with my family law attorney..
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Answered on August 14, 2016
In my experience most judges won't read into the fact that you've switched attorneys (assuming you haven't had multiple changes). So, I don't...
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Can I ask???
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Answered on August 10, 2016
I agree with the prior post, but wanted to add that in some situations the modification will date back to the time the children stopped living with...
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Can I freshly be put on child support if my child is now 22 years old?
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Answered on August 09, 2016
No. If a court order was not entered previously, then it's too late for the mother to establish child support now.
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Can I leave the state while in a custody battle?
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Answered on August 09, 2016
Your question isn't totally clear. Is there an open custody/paternity case at the moment? If there is, you will need to petition the court to...
Can I change my child's last name to my husbands if the biological father is not on the birth certificate nor seen him in 2years
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Answered on August 09, 2016
You would need to petition the court to change your child's name. If the father objects, the law makes it very hard to obtain the name change (you...
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What should you do if a Child support summons is received but it's not you...
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Answered on August 09, 2016
If you aren't a party to the case then you can't and won't be ordered to pay anything. If you are listed as a party but you deny paternity, then...
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Is a Report and Recommendations of the General Magistrate enforceable before it is adopted by the court?
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Answered on August 09, 2016
The plan is technically not enforceable by contempt until it is adopted as a court-order. That said, if you refuse to obey it you may be hurting...
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