Questions answered by Christopher Joseph Tamms

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How serious is drug usage when it comes to child visitation &custody

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

Drug use will be considered and your attorney can always file a motion for drug testing. However marijuana may not be seen to be as serious as...

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I was charged with domestic viloence m1 and there is a tpo. am i violating tpo if utilities are shut off due to non pay?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

Probably not. If she always paid them, then there is no reason why you should have to start paying them now. Have the utility company send them...

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My spouse and I are nearing the end of our divorce case. It has unfortunately led to a final trial in front of a judge....

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

Why don't you ask your attorney this question? Generally, if a party checks into a hospital and can provide documentation the court will continue...

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Can I get back support for income my ex never reported?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

Totally depends on the orders and the circumstances. Get a consultation with a family law attorney. Usually though support is not modifiable...

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If I file for divorce, can I take my children into international waters? Their father has already said yes, now says no.

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

Most courts would let you go especially if the vacation was planned in advance. Most restraining orders only prohibit permanently removing the...

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Hello my sons dad told my son 3 yrs ago on christmas eve

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

I agree. If dad wants parenting time, he can take you to court and your attorney can file a motion for a guardian ad litem for your son and a...

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If a man with no debt gets married to a woman with $70,000 of school loans, if they get divorced is he liable for any of it?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

He should have an attorney draw up a prenuptial agreement; however under lost circumstances he would not be liable as her student loans are likely...

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Does both parties have to have an attorney?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

A man who represents himself has a fool for a client. This statement is no more true than in family law. Get an attorney.

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What constitutes as a "change of circumstances" to have a child custody order changed or reviewed by a judge?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

It's change that wasn't contemplated at the time of the divorce. Your feeling that the back and forth is "too much" isn't likely to cut it.

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My spouse says he is divorcing me. Meanwhile I have two kids who are entering private school. This is 20K worth of new debt.

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

I agree with the other answers, however the private school tuition may be the basis for a deviation upward of support if you pay it or a deviation...

Christopher Joseph Tamms's Answers (2090)

How serious is drug usage when it comes to child visitation &custody

I was charged with domestic viloence m1 and there is a tpo. am i violating tpo if utilities are shut off due to non pay?

My spouse and I are nearing the end of our divorce case. It has unfortunately led to a final trial in front of a judge....

Can I get back support for income my ex never reported?

If I file for divorce, can I take my children into international waters? Their father has already said yes, now says no.

Hello my sons dad told my son 3 yrs ago on christmas eve

If a man with no debt gets married to a woman with $70,000 of school loans, if they get divorced is he liable for any of it?

Does both parties have to have an attorney?

What constitutes as a "change of circumstances" to have a child custody order changed or reviewed by a judge?

My spouse says he is divorcing me. Meanwhile I have two kids who are entering private school. This is 20K worth of new debt.