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Can I just modify visitation? Not change custody? And can a 12 year old testify as to her wishes for visitation?
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Answered on June 22, 2015
You could continue to exercise joint legal custody (the right to make decision of important regarding the child), but of course joint physical...
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How do I get a mediator
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Parties can either hire a mediator on their own, or if there are proceedings pending before the Court one of the parties can ask that the Court...
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My father passed away in December of 2014. He was a retired veteran of the US Army reserves. Is his family due any benefits?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
Military retirement pay does not continue after the death of the servicemember unless they elected to participate in the "Survivor Benefit Plan,"...
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What court would I file for the breach of contract on personal loan for $1180.00
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Answered on June 15, 2015
For that sum of money, you can file in the District Court. The Small Claims division of the District is for parties who represent themselves,...
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Post Divorce question. Can she file for bankruptcy on the property we owned together even if I don't consent?
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Answered on June 15, 2015
She can file bankruptcy, but the effect of her bankruptcy in relation to you may very well depend on the language set forth in your property...
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When someone leaves their child with you for an undetermined length of time, what extent of care can you provide for the child?
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Answered on June 13, 2015
While a physician would likely render emergency medical assistance, routine medical procedures, enroll him in school, or other matters will be...
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Can you appeal a custody ruling on the grounds you were lied to and the exparta order was signed by a judge from a different co.
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Answered on June 12, 2015
An appeal would not be fruitful, for nothing else because there wouldn't be an official record that you were told a different date.
First, your...
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How can I get my name off of my ex-fiance's lease that I cosigned for? Do I have a legal case to have it removed?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
Because you entered into this contract in New Jersey, New Jersey Law will apply -- unless there is a venue clause in the contract.
However,...
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If my child's father wants to sign over his rights what would that process be and is he still liable for payment or back support
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Answered on June 12, 2015
Other than in a DHS case, the only way for him to have his rights terminated would be in connection with an adoption. In Arkansas it is possible...
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Can my husband adopt my daughter from a previous marriage?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
The biological father's consent would not be necessary if he has failed to provide support for a period of one year or more (without justification...
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