Questions answered by Jennifer Ann Bertrand

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Is it illegal for the minor child to stay there while the water is shut off? Thank you.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 31, 2016

It is probably not in the best interests of a 5 yr old to spend 3 days in a home without water, especially if there is another place the child can...

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Can you please tell how I can find out if I am divorced or not ?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 29, 2016

First of all, please do not get married without putting this issue to rest. If your husband called you a few years ago to discuss getting a...

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Bad Feeling about Visitation

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

While I believe your son's father has the right to have parenting time with his son, I don't think you would be held in "contempt of court"...

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I have ask for a new Guardian ad litem from the court and am being denied, what can I do next to help my situation? ??

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

The Guardian ad Litem is typically appointed by the court to investigate and submit a report of their finding to the court. Sometimes the Court...

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Can we do this without paying lawyer fees?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

I have to say I am all for people handling their own cases pro se in certain situations. This is just not one of them. A step parent adoption is...

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Should the non-custodial parent get the children for half of spring break in this situation?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

Under the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, if there is a dispute regarding parenting time, then both parents SHALL make every effort to discuss...

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I have physical custody. How can I enforce the rules they were raised by? I feel like I'm losing them right before my eyes.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

I tend to agree-- your girls sound like typical teenagers, lots of emotion and high drama. I am sure that your ex-H's new GF isn't making it any...

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Why would child protection services do a fact finding hearing almost 9 months into a case?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

I agree that your attorney is the best source of answers to your question. Generally speaking a fact finding hearing occurs when parents deny the...

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Ex husband think he does not have to pay, what can i do?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

I agree with the other attorneys answers also. The only thing I would add is that it might be possible for you to get some assistance from your...

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What age would I have to be for me to choose if I want to see him or not?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

This is a very difficult situation for someone your age. I agree with my colleague's answer that perhaps you should try to talk this through in...

Jennifer Ann Bertrand's Answers (167)

Is it illegal for the minor child to stay there while the water is shut off? Thank you.

Can you please tell how I can find out if I am divorced or not ?

Bad Feeling about Visitation

I have ask for a new Guardian ad litem from the court and am being denied, what can I do next to help my situation? ??

Can we do this without paying lawyer fees?

Should the non-custodial parent get the children for half of spring break in this situation?

I have physical custody. How can I enforce the rules they were raised by? I feel like I'm losing them right before my eyes.

Why would child protection services do a fact finding hearing almost 9 months into a case?

Ex husband think he does not have to pay, what can i do?

What age would I have to be for me to choose if I want to see him or not?