Questions answered by Lori B. Schmeltzer

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Do have have to give my ex who is the noncustodial parent our child's social security number?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

As a general rule unless someone's parental rights have been terminated by a court order that parent does have a right to information about their...

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If you want to take back the plea, or appeal a misdemeanor, does the punishment the judge originally handed down stop?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

Were you represented by counsel when you accepted the plea? If you testified that you understood and voluntarily took the plea agreement you may...

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Can I file for an ex parte order What are my chances of getting sole custody? Should I get a PPO? Can I move out of the city?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You need an attorney to advise you as this is a very complicated matter, and given the history, he is likely to fight you every step of the way. ...

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Is there a way to not have to name the father of my child?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

If you are receiving public aid of any kind the father has a duty to reimburse the state in part for the financial support the state is providing...

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What legal steps can I take for alienation of my adult son with his girlfriend's her parent and their family

Lori's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

I agree with other counsel here. If your son is an adult and legally competent without any mental incapacity as diagnosed or recognized by law,...

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If we take this to court, would we have a chance of actually winning full custody of the children

Lori's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

You should seek legal counsel to help direct you regarding what strategies / evidence, etc. will be necessary to achieve your legal goals. It is...

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I stopped my divorce,returned to abusive situation. Could a different attorney offer different outcome? 3 children involved.

Lori's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

I agree with other counsel. You should consult with a few attorneys before making a decision on which attorney to retain. The attorney-client...

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Married before child was born but does the genetic father still have rights?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

Yes, under ROPA if he can prove he is the biological father the presumption that a child born during a marriage is the child of the husband can be...

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My question is a guy ask me online to meet him and he would pay me money to role play as his mommy and baby him

Lori's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

This is a criminal law question, rather than family law. The answer on legality and whether it is a crime depends on age and consent under the...

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Why would my custody lawyer call me about a psi?

Lori's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

You should be asking your custody attorney, not AVVO, he or she is the best to answer your question. Custody attorneys need to know about whether...

Lori B. Schmeltzer's Answers (253)

Do have have to give my ex who is the noncustodial parent our child's social security number?

If you want to take back the plea, or appeal a misdemeanor, does the punishment the judge originally handed down stop?

Can I file for an ex parte order What are my chances of getting sole custody? Should I get a PPO? Can I move out of the city?

Is there a way to not have to name the father of my child?

What legal steps can I take for alienation of my adult son with his girlfriend's her parent and their family

If we take this to court, would we have a chance of actually winning full custody of the children

I stopped my divorce,returned to abusive situation. Could a different attorney offer different outcome? 3 children involved.

Married before child was born but does the genetic father still have rights?

My question is a guy ask me online to meet him and he would pay me money to role play as his mommy and baby him

Why would my custody lawyer call me about a psi?