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Filing petition for attachment and contempt for failure to pay child support... have an easy question, please.

Sheree's answer | Answered on January 18, 2014

It is best to put the exact or approximate dollar amount he is in arrears. If you can not afford an attorney, you can contact Memphis Area Legal...

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Child Custody and filing a motion to alter, amend, or set aside. Need advice on filing, please.

Sheree's answer | Answered on January 18, 2014

I am assuming from the limited information above that you do not have an attorney representing you. My advice is to get one. You will have a very...

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If you are a 15 year old and you runaway and come back when you are 18 will you face charges for running away? and also pregnant

Sheree's answer | Answered on December 12, 2012

Please do not try to handle this yourself. There are agencies that can help you. They are: "Project safe place" (901-276-SAFE) with youth villages...

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Been married for 15 yrs however I was only with this man for 2 months. What is quickest least expensive way to get divorce.

Sheree's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

If either of you have retirement or own property you can not use the forms previously referred to. It sounds like you would not qualify...

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How do I defend myself from a "Order of Protection" filed under completely false pretenses?

Sheree's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

There is not enough information to answer conclusively. However, this is likely a temporary ex parte order and there should be a court date listed...

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My daughter is 2 years old, an her real father hasn't seen her since she was 6 months, could i get him for child abandonment?

Sheree's answer | Answered on June 03, 2012

Abandonment usually only becomes an issue when another person is seeking to adopt the child. You can file a petition for contempt for his failure...

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I have a 3 yr old daughter. Her father and I were never married.

Sheree's answer | Answered on June 03, 2012

If there is no court order keeping you in TN then yes you may leave the state. But remember, this does not mean that the Dad can not subsequently...

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What if someone is getting custody of your child? Do the parent have to be there?

Sheree's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

Yes, typically the parents are present when the Judge makes a custody decision. I am not sure what happened in your case but it is worth looking at...

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I filied for a divorce and did not pay the filing fees because i couldnt afford it ,but we did go through the courts

Sheree's answer | Answered on May 27, 2011

Your question indicates that you were represented by an attorney. Contact that attorney to get copies of the documents that should have been filed...

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Is a verbal agreement legal to modify a stipulation and stay away order?

Sheree's answer | Answered on May 27, 2011

I practice in Tennessee so I do not give advice specifically relating to California. Nor have I reviewed your specific Order. However, in general,...

Sheree Lynn Hoffman's Answers (11)

Filing petition for attachment and contempt for failure to pay child support... have an easy question, please.

Child Custody and filing a motion to alter, amend, or set aside. Need advice on filing, please.

If you are a 15 year old and you runaway and come back when you are 18 will you face charges for running away? and also pregnant

Been married for 15 yrs however I was only with this man for 2 months. What is quickest least expensive way to get divorce.

How do I defend myself from a "Order of Protection" filed under completely false pretenses?

My daughter is 2 years old, an her real father hasn't seen her since she was 6 months, could i get him for child abandonment?

I have a 3 yr old daughter. Her father and I were never married.

What if someone is getting custody of your child? Do the parent have to be there?

I filied for a divorce and did not pay the filing fees because i couldnt afford it ,but we did go through the courts

Is a verbal agreement legal to modify a stipulation and stay away order?