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Wondering if there is a way i can get the rest of my arrears dropped?

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 28, 2014

It is not uncommon for child support arrears to be paid after the child is emancipated and basic support is no longer owed. The law creates a duty...

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My roommate and i are on the lease and she let four ppl randomly move in and I WANT THEM OUT ASAP.HOW DO I DO THIS??

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 28, 2014

I would first talk to the roommate to see if the two of you can reach a resolution. That would likely be the most amicable route. If that doesn't...

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My husband and I have wills. Our adult son owes us over $30,000 and probably won't repay . How can we write a codicil?

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 28, 2014

A codicil can be a fairly simple thing to do, but in your situation, I would recommend hiring an attorney to draft the codicil for you. You're...

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If my ex were to sue for custody what would be the outcome

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

The law creates a presumption that a parent has a right to at least 25% parenting time with a child. In your situation, it sounds like you may...

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How do I know a company is legitimate?

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

Step one to determining any type of legitimacy would be an internet search. I just did one, but what I found did not look like any type of...

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What do I do if the parent does not place the child on the airplane to go to other parent for court ordered visitation?

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 14, 2014

The states are obligated to honor the final orders of courts in the other states. If your case was properly brought in New Jersey, but you and the...

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The court ordered a temporary order giving the kids dad custody. I have a review hearing I need to know what to prepare for.

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 13, 2014

There are legal aid services in St. Paul (Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services - SMRLS is one). I would suggest contacting those agencies to...

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What are grandparents rights in Minnesota and how do you go about excercising them when the custodial parent stops contact

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 13, 2014

Grandparents do have rights to visitation in Minnesota, but they must meet very specific criteria. Typically this occurs if the non-custodial...

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My children's father wants 50/50 custody

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

Because you were not married, you ex will first need to be adjudicated the father of your children. This likely happened when he was ordered to...

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Hi I'm chris and I was wondering if I should file an ex parte motion

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

This is a very tricky situation, and the facts you stated above do not give enough information to properly advise. You mention that your son is...

Shawn Reinke's Answers (213)

Wondering if there is a way i can get the rest of my arrears dropped?

My roommate and i are on the lease and she let four ppl randomly move in and I WANT THEM OUT ASAP.HOW DO I DO THIS??

My husband and I have wills. Our adult son owes us over $30,000 and probably won't repay . How can we write a codicil?

If my ex were to sue for custody what would be the outcome

How do I know a company is legitimate?

What do I do if the parent does not place the child on the airplane to go to other parent for court ordered visitation?

The court ordered a temporary order giving the kids dad custody. I have a review hearing I need to know what to prepare for.

What are grandparents rights in Minnesota and how do you go about excercising them when the custodial parent stops contact

My children's father wants 50/50 custody

Hi I'm chris and I was wondering if I should file an ex parte motion