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Can I have a lawyer just amend a motion for me before my court hearing without representing me in court?
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Answered on February 23, 2016
The answer is yes; under the new rules of professional responsibility, attorneys can offer limited scope representation. Most however, shy away...
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Will I be required to pay spousal maintenance?
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Answered on February 23, 2016
It is doubtful on a marriage of such short duration that the court would require you to pay spousal support to your wife; no one can offer you...
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How do I find/interview an attorney to defend me against my ex who exhibits characteristics of having a personality disorder?
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Answered on February 22, 2016
There is no specific attorney practicing family law who specializes in personality disorders, unless the attorney is also a licensed psychologist...
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My child's birthday coincides with Father's Day some years....
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Answered on February 22, 2016
Is there a specific court order as to how the birthdays are split? If not, and there is a court order that gives the dad Father's Day each year,...
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How do I file another motion for the same court hearing?
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Answered on February 22, 2016
Amend your motion and request the prior court order be modified, requiring the father to provide the transportation.
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Is there any legal recourse that my girlfriend can take to get the money back?
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Answered on February 22, 2016
Why would your girlfriend have signed her injury settlement to her mother? Was it a gift or loan? If it was a gift, I don't see how she gets it...
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Can I file a malpractice lawsuit?
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Answered on February 21, 2016
I am so sorry for what happened to your baby. You may have a viable and very significant medical malpractice case. You should consider consulting...
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Can I receive full placement/custody of my daughter since the father hasn't even signed the birth certificate?
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Answered on February 21, 2016
If paternity hasn't been established, he has no legal rights towards the child at all; signing the birth certificate does not establish paternity...
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Would I see back pay child support if my husband adopts my kids and if I go to court to terminate the father's right?
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Answered on February 21, 2016
I don't believe the arrears would be waived but certainly the right to collect future child support would be terminated when his parental rights...
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I separated from him 6 months ago.He continues to verbally assault me and I cant cut communication due to kids.Do I have a case?
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Answered on February 20, 2016
If they engaged in an assault or battery for which you received an injury, you have the right to file a civil action (lawsuit) for damages. If they...