Questions answered by Jennifer Ann Bertrand

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If I claim my second child on taxes will child support receive any from the earned income credit? Or how does that work?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

I agree your question is a bit vague, but if you claim your second child as a dependent on your taxes and you receive a refund as a result, it is...

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Can my ex stop me from picking up my daughter?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

My advice is that you should contact a family law attorney and file a Paternity case for the purpose of putting into writing the 50-50 custody...

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Csn their mom make visitation only near her? No out of state visitation? She won't allow them to be far and Is asking this

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

I agree with my colleague about posting this in the state where the case is located. Without knowing more facts, I would say it sounds like your...

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Divorce Decree assigned A Parenting Coordinator??

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 23, 2016

Whatever you do-- don't just ignore the terms contained in the Divorce Decree. It is a Court order. There must have been some issue going on in...

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She is very restricted in her financial abilities and may not be able to afford a detective and private attorney.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 23, 2016

You have received very good advice from the lawyers who answered this question before me. The divorce needs to be re-filed as a contested case. ...

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What is"failure to appear may cause a Judgment by default" relief demanded in the petition? Do I owe him? Does he get the kid

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 23, 2016

I think your best bet is to start by calling the court or the child support office and apologizing for hissing the hearing--then determine what, if...

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Who do I talk to about getting a petition for a DNA test and how would I request the father not get unsupervised visitation?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 23, 2016

In order to address these matters, I recommend that you contact a family law attorney in order to open a Paternity case and file a Petition to...

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What do I need to do about him seeing the kids until we file?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 22, 2016

I agree with Mr. Johnson. You and your husband are still married and both able to make joint decisions and joint arrangements for him to see the...

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How can an attorney represent a man in a rape case and then represent someone else in getting custody of the victim?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 22, 2016

While there may not be a conflict for the attorney to defend your son in a rape case in criminal court and also represent the interests of his...

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My son maconieum tested positive for drugs cps came to my house and demanded Me and my fiance take a drug test, do we by law hav

Jennifer's answer | Answered on April 22, 2016

You may refuse CPS's demands that you submit to a drug test. However, your refusal to submit to the test will likely be interpreted by CPS that...

Jennifer Ann Bertrand's Answers (167)

If I claim my second child on taxes will child support receive any from the earned income credit? Or how does that work?

Can my ex stop me from picking up my daughter?

Csn their mom make visitation only near her? No out of state visitation? She won't allow them to be far and Is asking this

Divorce Decree assigned A Parenting Coordinator??

She is very restricted in her financial abilities and may not be able to afford a detective and private attorney.

What is"failure to appear may cause a Judgment by default" relief demanded in the petition? Do I owe him? Does he get the kid

Who do I talk to about getting a petition for a DNA test and how would I request the father not get unsupervised visitation?

What do I need to do about him seeing the kids until we file?

How can an attorney represent a man in a rape case and then represent someone else in getting custody of the victim?

My son maconieum tested positive for drugs cps came to my house and demanded Me and my fiance take a drug test, do we by law hav