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My child requires medical treatment all over the state. Is my ex-husband responsible for 50% of that travel expense?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

Based on the typical health care provisions, I would think that you'd have a hard time enforcing the travel costs through a contempt action. When...

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Can I leave the state with my children after a CPS case has been opened?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

It depends on whether you are cooperating voluntarily with CPS or if a court case has been filed and there is an order in place preventing you from...

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With regards to child support ending, can someone define "graduation"?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

I would take the position that the child has not graduated until the school has officially conferred a diploma upon him or her and therefore you...

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I am having my EX husband served with a petition for the name change of our minor son. Do i only need to serve the petition?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

You will ask for CITATION and NOTICE when you file your petition. Then you will go to the clerk's office to get a hearing date set for your case....

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Can a non custodial parent leave the country with child anytime after you have agreed to sign an gave permission to obtain

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

Probably not. It all depends on the final order that's in place. Also, most international carriers (airlines, cruise lines, etc.) and border...

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I had a child when i was 17 years old, my boyfriend at the time was 16. Since then we do not talk, and he doesnt pay child

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

All orders for child support include possession and access rights for the other parent. So, yes, if you go for child support, he will get...

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What happens if respondent does not show up for hearing on Motion to Modify Temp Orders. He is pretending like he is unaware.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

You'll probably get a default judgment against him.

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What is the likelihood the associate judge (301st) would modify temp orders based on recent felony poss CS arrest (meth)?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

It depends on what modifications you want to make. Drug charges and failing to follow existing TO are a big deal, so I would not expect him to find...

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The Judge granted the divorce and the ex-wife refuses to sign the final papers. Is he divorced?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

If the judge signed a final decree of divorce, then he is divorced. If the judge did not sign a final decree of divorce, then he is not divorced....

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My daughter is pregnant. She wants me to adopt her baby so the father won't be involved.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

First, both parents would have to sign an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment of parental rights. If he will do that, then you can adopt. If he...

Thomas James Daley's Answers (3518)

My child requires medical treatment all over the state. Is my ex-husband responsible for 50% of that travel expense?

Can I leave the state with my children after a CPS case has been opened?

With regards to child support ending, can someone define "graduation"?

I am having my EX husband served with a petition for the name change of our minor son. Do i only need to serve the petition?

Can a non custodial parent leave the country with child anytime after you have agreed to sign an gave permission to obtain

I had a child when i was 17 years old, my boyfriend at the time was 16. Since then we do not talk, and he doesnt pay child

What happens if respondent does not show up for hearing on Motion to Modify Temp Orders. He is pretending like he is unaware.

What is the likelihood the associate judge (301st) would modify temp orders based on recent felony poss CS arrest (meth)?

The Judge granted the divorce and the ex-wife refuses to sign the final papers. Is he divorced?

My daughter is pregnant. She wants me to adopt her baby so the father won't be involved.