Questions answered by Curt Perri Bogen

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Will i lose custody of my kids during a custody battle because of a drug charge

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

You aren't going to get the answer you want here. Just because boyfriend, living in your home, is the one who got arrested-- listen to yourself. ...

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How can I get "full custody" instead of "shared custody"

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

If you haven't filed for divorce yet, at this point, unless you filed a Legal Separation in Court already, while you two may be "sharing" the...

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Child custody

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

If the Baby's Father hasn't established Paternity, he possesses no legal rights. If he tries to file a Court action, your defense is that he has no...

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Who is responsible for my problem?

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Here's a thought-- it may be the fence installer-- and they probably have to post a bond to work as a subcontractor, so it may be that neither the...

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Is a large sum of money given to a spouse by one of their family members considered an asset in divorce?

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Even if the money posted to a joint account, which enables you to argue that the spouse has commingled the asset, it is still very traceable--so it...

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What is my responsibility legally for a scratch on a motorcycle that cannot be proven to be caused by my son?

Curt's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

OK. There are two issues here. First - an allegation alone is not enough to establish liability. The law requires that little thing we call...

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If I have sole custody of my child, can I deny his father's vacation time?

Curt's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

Court Orders are not "suggestions". If you need to change something in an Order, you need to go back to Court and file a motion to modify the...

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Can I get a mediation agreement for child custody if we live in two states?

Curt's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

You might be able to work out some of the terms in mediation, but a mediation isn't ENFORCEABLE. You need to get a Court Order, and the residence...

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Insurance company won't give my mother-in-law $2000 that was a policy in her name at the time she divorced my father in law.

Curt's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

Part of whether or not she is entitled to the money depends upon the wording of the policy. Is the policy directed to pay to her in her specific...

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My attorney isn't doing a great job following up on my investment information from my ex's attorney. It's 16 months post divorc

Curt's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

Only if you are no longer represented by your current counsel. Otherwise, your Ex's attorney cannot directly discuss the matter with you. You may...

Curt Perri Bogen's Answers (1976)

Will i lose custody of my kids during a custody battle because of a drug charge

How can I get "full custody" instead of "shared custody"

Child custody

Who is responsible for my problem?

Is a large sum of money given to a spouse by one of their family members considered an asset in divorce?

What is my responsibility legally for a scratch on a motorcycle that cannot be proven to be caused by my son?

If I have sole custody of my child, can I deny his father's vacation time?

Can I get a mediation agreement for child custody if we live in two states?

Insurance company won't give my mother-in-law $2000 that was a policy in her name at the time she divorced my father in law.

My attorney isn't doing a great job following up on my investment information from my ex's attorney. It's 16 months post divorc