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What happens at a step parent adoption

Shawn's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

If you already have a lawyer helping you, s/he will be your best contact person for an answer to this question. Generally, however, if everything...

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How should I approach litigating switching schools for my child? What do Courts consider strongest arguments in these cases?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Mr. Beaulier is spot on. I only write separately to mention that standardized test scores should NOT be the highlight of your case. There are...

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Is a price suggested in an email received a legally binding offer?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

From what you have provided in your question, I would say that no agreement was made. The dealer made you an offer, and you requested additional...

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Can a father stop you from moving out of state with the children if I have full physical custody

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 12, 2015

Does your ex have any court ordered parenting time? If so, then you NEED to have his permission or a court order before you move - even if you're...

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Under what circumstances is pro-se representation an appropriate arrangement?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2015

Has someone in family court represented themselves pro se and succeeded? Yes. It can be done. I, however, fervently believe that it should NOT...

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I was arrested during and alcohol sting, although the person they say I served was not the person I thought I was serving.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

Simply put - keep quiet and lawyer up. Anything you say to the police and the prosecutor can be used against you. It's important that you get...

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What state should a custody request be filed in if the mother lives in Texas, father lives in Minnesota? Father is requesting

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

You're running into trouble with a body of law known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). In order for any...

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Phone call recordings and use in civil proceedings?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

Sometimes. A recorded telephone conversation introduced to substantiate or impeach a witness' testimony is subject to the rules of evidence along...

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Should I start documenting things before I get a lawyer or start the process of getting custody of my child?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

From my experience, there are some strong pros and cons to documenting information. One the one hand, it can make proving your case easier in the...

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I co-own a house with my husband to whom I am divorcing. How can I get my name off everything releasing all liabilities?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

You're going to need to deal with this through the rest of the divorce proceedings. One aspect of the divorce is going to be dividing all of your...

Shawn Reinke's Answers (213)

What happens at a step parent adoption

How should I approach litigating switching schools for my child? What do Courts consider strongest arguments in these cases?

Is a price suggested in an email received a legally binding offer?

Can a father stop you from moving out of state with the children if I have full physical custody

Under what circumstances is pro-se representation an appropriate arrangement?

I was arrested during and alcohol sting, although the person they say I served was not the person I thought I was serving.

What state should a custody request be filed in if the mother lives in Texas, father lives in Minnesota? Father is requesting

Phone call recordings and use in civil proceedings?

Should I start documenting things before I get a lawyer or start the process of getting custody of my child?

I co-own a house with my husband to whom I am divorcing. How can I get my name off everything releasing all liabilities?