Questions answered by William Matthew Kowtko

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Do we have any rights?

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with Ms. Cinelli. You can attempt to file a Petition to Establish Paternity to get the DNA test done to see if he is the father. The other...

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Are there exceptions to parental rights after voluntary termination?

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with Ms. Rexach, termination and sole parental responsibility/sole timesharing are entirely different issues. Termination will cease all...

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Awarded Attorney's Fees in Upward Child Support Modification -Contempt & Judgment

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I completely concur with Mr. Peppler; you need to hire an attorney, and quickly. Depending on the when Order was entered, there are procedural...

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How many chances does a parent get for visitation?

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

Courts are extremely hesitant to outright enter an Order denying all visitation, unless there are very serious issues (molestation, serious abuse,...

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Child Support Question - what will (or can) the judge do if I file contempt for not paying?

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with my colleague, Mr. Feuerstein. Seek the assistance of an attorney.

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My son is 16 and wants to leave the house. will a gaurdianship form filled out ,turning responsibility over to his 18 yr old bro

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with my colleague in that it sounds like you are trying to enter into a Power of Attorney, which will not suffice. Your 18 y/o brother will...

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E.g., "Do I need a real estate attornI am wondering how the new alimony reform will impact an officially filed MSA.

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with my colleagues in that your perception of the PROPOSED law is flawed. The Legislature is not aiming at removing all alimony, only...

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Law of two last names

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

I agree with both of the attorneys; changing the name is not a very easy thing to do. At the very least, I would say the Court is not likely to...

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A loan for me and my wife coming from my father from an overseas country that he wants it back now

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

You should consult with a local attorney about this issue. This is a relatively complex situation and if he did wire the money as "for [Husband]...

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My boyfriend in boot camp Miami for 6 months . We are trying too move he in boot camp for violating probation with new crimes .

William's answer | Answered on November 08, 2015

This is a question better suited for criminal law and a criminal lawyer.

William Matthew Kowtko's Answers (131)

Do we have any rights?

Are there exceptions to parental rights after voluntary termination?

Awarded Attorney's Fees in Upward Child Support Modification -Contempt & Judgment

How many chances does a parent get for visitation?

Child Support Question - what will (or can) the judge do if I file contempt for not paying?

My son is 16 and wants to leave the house. will a gaurdianship form filled out ,turning responsibility over to his 18 yr old bro

E.g., "Do I need a real estate attornI am wondering how the new alimony reform will impact an officially filed MSA.

Law of two last names

A loan for me and my wife coming from my father from an overseas country that he wants it back now

My boyfriend in boot camp Miami for 6 months . We are trying too move he in boot camp for violating probation with new crimes .