Questions answered by William Edward Scully Jr.

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I missed one month of alimony but paid double the next month…ex is taking me back to court saying i owe 2000.

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

You need to get a lawyer if your ex has filed a petition to have you found in contempt for failing to pay. Even though you say you have paid it,...

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If I live in south alabama my mom and son lives in north alabama my son 21 lives on his on and my daughter wants to live there

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

This is a bad idea, in my opinion...however, if your son or your mother is going to look after your daughter they will need a guardianship power of...

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Would it make any sense for me to work towards becoming an attorney?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Become lawyer??? What kind of crazy idea is that? Who ever thought of such a thing? Find something where you can make an honest living! ...

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If there is an incident report was written up and they were no arrest or questions ask what does that mean?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

If the cops didn't ask your name, it sounds like they just came out to check on the child. This doesn't mean anything. I would be surprized if...

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I was cited for not having my insurance card on me, I am covered though, is there anyway around paying court costs?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

You can ask the judge, but it is discretionary with him or her. You are required to carry proof of insurance in the car all the time. So if the...

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How does a warranty deed to trust affect deed in lieu or short sale?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Unfortunately you are the victim of a scam. It might be a legal scam, but it's a scam nonetheless. Never sign any kind of a deed, or deed in...

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My husband and his ex-wife have joint custody of their 7yr old. He is the primary custodial parent.She lives out of state.

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Regarding the visitation: Use a little bit of common sense and compassion. If you really want to, you can file something to have her found in...

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Will iI need a pick up order if my ex wife does not bring my kids back to alabma after her visit is up? Or just my court papers.

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

So, when does school start? Surely not before the end of July??!! If the order allows her to have the cildren through the end of July, she gets...

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Can a relative fight a custodial decision/order between a parent and grandparent?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

There really is very little you can do. As her aunt, you have no rights to visit with the child or to have any contact with her at all unless the...

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What does a father have to do to get custody of his son because the mother left the state without informing him?

William's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Alabama has something called the Parent/Child Relationship Protection Act. It limits a parents' ability to move very far from the other parent. ...

William Edward Scully Jr.'s Answers (655)

I missed one month of alimony but paid double the next month…ex is taking me back to court saying i owe 2000.

If I live in south alabama my mom and son lives in north alabama my son 21 lives on his on and my daughter wants to live there

Would it make any sense for me to work towards becoming an attorney?

If there is an incident report was written up and they were no arrest or questions ask what does that mean?

I was cited for not having my insurance card on me, I am covered though, is there anyway around paying court costs?

How does a warranty deed to trust affect deed in lieu or short sale?

My husband and his ex-wife have joint custody of their 7yr old. He is the primary custodial parent.She lives out of state.

Will iI need a pick up order if my ex wife does not bring my kids back to alabma after her visit is up? Or just my court papers.

Can a relative fight a custodial decision/order between a parent and grandparent?

What does a father have to do to get custody of his son because the mother left the state without informing him?