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I am out of state and can not find legal counsel to take my case, as well as not having a lot of money. I need help!

Angela's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Unfortunately, without seeing your paperwork there is not much advice that I can offer you. An attorney would need to review your custody and...

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Is there an age that a child can choose which parent they want to live with? if so how do i go about getting it done.

Angela's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

The age of your daughter may not matter in the above situation. A custodial parent must be able to offer a child a stable living environment. ...

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Do I have a legal right to claim both of my children on taxes, when my divorce decree states he takes one and I take one?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

You need to take your decree to a local attorney for review and advice. In Indiana the parent who pays child support is suppose to be 95% current...

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Do I need a lawyer on my court date. I have a protective order against me by false statements.

Angela's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

You will be able to ask the Court for a time to go to the house to get your belongings. He is not allowed to sell your belongings, however, that...

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Are voicemails admissible in a custody case?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Yes, you can use voice mail's in a custody case. Make sure that you have a way to play the recordings in Court to where they can be heard clearly....

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How can i get the mother of my children to give me important information about my kids and to have communication with them.

Angela's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

You need to speak with an attorney immediately about the situation you have described. When did she move? Do you know her current address? ...

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How can I voluntarily give my boyfriend parental rights to our child?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Speak with a family law attorney about opening up a paternity action and coming to an Agreed Entry on Paternity. If you hire an attorney that...

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How far do a hair drug test go back to stand up in court?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Based on what you have written the Court has already ordered you to take the 10 panel hair drug test. You need to make sure that you comply with...

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Am I responsible for child support on a child that there is no proof is mine?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

If you fought for visitation then it should be safe to assume that you were declared to be the father of this child through a Court Order. If you...

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Father in contempt of several court orders

Angela's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

You need to contact an attorney to go over your situation in more detail. If your ex is found in contempt then he could be ordered to pay your...

Angela Brown Swenson's Answers (534)

I am out of state and can not find legal counsel to take my case, as well as not having a lot of money. I need help!

Is there an age that a child can choose which parent they want to live with? if so how do i go about getting it done.

Do I have a legal right to claim both of my children on taxes, when my divorce decree states he takes one and I take one?

Do I need a lawyer on my court date. I have a protective order against me by false statements.

Are voicemails admissible in a custody case?

How can i get the mother of my children to give me important information about my kids and to have communication with them.

How can I voluntarily give my boyfriend parental rights to our child?

How far do a hair drug test go back to stand up in court?

Am I responsible for child support on a child that there is no proof is mine?

Father in contempt of several court orders