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My Husband received a large settlement during our marriage he still have some left. Now that we are divorcing am I entitled to
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Answered on February 06, 2018
If it is a settlement for worker's compensation or personal injury, it is common for a spouse to be awarded 25-33% of the settlement.
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I was subpoenaed to go to court in a case the state picked up against my boyfriend. Can i go and refuse to answer their question
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Answered on February 06, 2018
Yes, you do. The state does not have to have a cooperating witness in order to file charges.
How long do we need to wait to petition for adoption and termination of rights? What if she tries to contact him after?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
Follow Gary's advice. In addition, I always tell people that if there is no contact with the other parent for a year, and they did nothing to...
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Will the judge take into consideration that she knew about my record prior to pregnancy?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
At least one of them needs to be within the past 5 years. You have a basis to argue your background. If you want to fight the case, the court has...
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A non-biological father who signed the birth certificate and provide for the child call DCFS on the mother would he get the kid
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Answered on February 06, 2018
Do not call DCFS with the expectation that the child will be with you. That may or may not happen. If the mother says you are not the father, or...
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I am trying to get custody of my granddaughter (10-years old) who is in foster care in Arizona. What steps do I take?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
AZ law controls so you need a lawyer who is licensed to practice there asap. However, in IL, if a child has been with a foster parent for over a...
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Is there a service I can use or can I hire an attorney to draw up legal documents for my adoption case?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
Depending on a number of circumstances, adoptions can be complicated. You need experienced counsel to represent you.
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Can you terminate adoption or guardianship after doing so with a foster child.
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Answered on February 06, 2018
You should not go in to guardianship or adoption if you are not CERTAIN that is what you are willing to do. You are either willing to commit to...
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Can an alleged father be denied by the courts to file paternity?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
Unfortunately, Utah counsel is not familiar with IL law. Yes, the court can deny a father the right to sue for paternity after the child is 2...
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How much time will my child's father get?
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Answered on November 26, 2017
No way of knowing. Talk to the State's attorney's office. They should be able to advise you.
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