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Can my x wife leave the state with my kids? If i quit or get fired do i still pay same amount of child support

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

It depends on what your decree or settlement agreement whether your ex can leave the state without your permission. It also depends on whether you...

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How can I get the courts on my side for the saftey of my child?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

You need to immediately go and file a protective order against your ex to protect both yourself and your son. Then, make sure that you enforce the...

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My ex has custody of our 13 year old, but recently he moved in with me, what do I do about child support?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

You should immediately go to the court where your divorce was finalized and file a motion to modify your child support payments. If the court...

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My ex wife wants to move to to Texas with our 15 year old daughter, can she do this?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Indiana has a relocation statute codified at I.C. §31-17-2.2, which requires 60 days notice to the court of any relocation. The 60 days allows the...

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How can I change a judge's mind about my time with my son and a protective order?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

You have the right to contest a protective order. I am assuming that you have not had a hearing on the protective order yet based on your...

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My son had his electricity shut off by duke energy in indiana then he died from carbon monoxide poison trying to stay warm

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss, it is always a tragedy when someone leaves us so needlessly. I completely agree with my colleage, someone would...

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How do I get my money owed to me in a lawsuit?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Did you file a claim in the bankruptcy and does the defendant have any assets. Did he file Chapter 13 or 7 bankrupcty. Anyone giving you advice...

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Does my fiancees 74 years old mom have a right to sue?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

I agree that you should consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Cases like these are many times very fact specific and without...

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My husband and i are contemplating divorce, can we just leave the house in our names and wife continue making payments?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Your situation is pretty typical given the current real estate market and credit crunch. If neither of you can refiance, then you have no choice...

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My wife has moved out, we are not divorced, can i chage the locks to the house and not get in trouble with the law?

Matt's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Technically you can change the locks on teh house. However, since the house is marital property she has the right to enter the house. If she came...

Matt Shipman's Answers (74)

Can my x wife leave the state with my kids? If i quit or get fired do i still pay same amount of child support

How can I get the courts on my side for the saftey of my child?

My ex has custody of our 13 year old, but recently he moved in with me, what do I do about child support?

My ex wife wants to move to to Texas with our 15 year old daughter, can she do this?

How can I change a judge's mind about my time with my son and a protective order?

My son had his electricity shut off by duke energy in indiana then he died from carbon monoxide poison trying to stay warm

How do I get my money owed to me in a lawsuit?

Does my fiancees 74 years old mom have a right to sue?

My husband and i are contemplating divorce, can we just leave the house in our names and wife continue making payments?

My wife has moved out, we are not divorced, can i chage the locks to the house and not get in trouble with the law?