Questions answered by Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough

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I am a stay at home mother and I want to get a divorce. I want primary custody of my two toddlers.

Mary's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

I agree with both of the previous responses. The court would likely consider your role as a primary caregiver/stay home mother as strong evidence...

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At what age can a child choose which parent he/she chooses to reside with? i have heard 12 years old.

Mary's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

The child can never choose with whom he or she will reside. The court can consider the reasonable preference of the child at 12 or older but in my...

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Divorce lawyer!

Mary's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

Children's issues like parenting schedules, decision making and child support are often complicated and difficult to resolve. If you and the other...

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Can I be made to pay back child support if I have proof that the Mother and I had the child 50/50 after we separated until now?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You need to sit down with a lawyer and work toward a parenting schedule that is better for your son. Then, calculate child support.

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Undisclosed accounts in a divorce. Post divorce is there a time limit to address and recover the amount that was undisclosed?

Mary's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

I agree completely with the previous response. There should be a provision in your MDA that addresses this. If you completed formal discovery or...

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Should I file contempt of court for non custodial parent refusing to exercise visitation before notifying him of relocation

Mary's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

You should not attempt to handle a relocation matter without a lawyer. I would not file a contempt petition for failure to vifit.

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Is a custody mediation agreement legally binding if both parties have signed the paper?

Mary's answer | Answered on May 23, 2015

A signed, mediated agreement is often binding. It is "enforceable" but is not equal to a court order in terms of what each of you is required to...

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I need to get alimony and remove my ex from getting any house benefits when I sell it later.

Mary's answer | Answered on May 23, 2015

There seems to be some information missing. Please take your divorce documents to a lawyer to review them and determine what can be done. This does...

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Can you refer a really good family law attorney please?

Mary's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

One good way to find an attorney is to ask friends and acquaintances who have been pleased with their representation. Make a few appointments to...

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Joint custody, can my ex move and take my daughter?

Mary's answer | Answered on April 30, 2015

Your ex husband needs to comply with certain statutory requirements in notifying you of his intent to move and providing you with the procedure to...

Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough's Answers (200)

I am a stay at home mother and I want to get a divorce. I want primary custody of my two toddlers.

At what age can a child choose which parent he/she chooses to reside with? i have heard 12 years old.

Divorce lawyer!

Can I be made to pay back child support if I have proof that the Mother and I had the child 50/50 after we separated until now?

Undisclosed accounts in a divorce. Post divorce is there a time limit to address and recover the amount that was undisclosed?

Should I file contempt of court for non custodial parent refusing to exercise visitation before notifying him of relocation

Is a custody mediation agreement legally binding if both parties have signed the paper?

I need to get alimony and remove my ex from getting any house benefits when I sell it later.

Can you refer a really good family law attorney please?

Joint custody, can my ex move and take my daughter?