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If you are Pro Se, and are afforded the same privileges as an actual attorney; can you have a 'co-counsel'?? What would this per

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

I agree with Attorney Scholl. If you try to get someone who's not an attorney to represent you (or advocate with you) a judge will be furious at...

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Factors that will allow me to win custody, although the kids have been living with the mom for about 1 whole year?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

I agree with Attorney Moore. This is way more complicated than just a paragraph will let us know about. You're going to need a lot of testimony,...

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Do I need to sign a counter-petition in a divorce case before my lawyer can file it in Texas?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

You don't generally sign a counter-petition. It's normally the attorney. However, he should let you see it if you ask. A counter-petition for...

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Does the petitioner in divorce proceeding need to file a response to respondent's "Plea of abatement" response?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

If there's a plea in abatement entered, you're going to have to demonstrate to the judge that the time actually is appropriate to hear this case....

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Do I need an attorney to draft any type of additional paperwork if my divorce is uncontested?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Asking a bunch of lawyers if you need a lawyer is like asking if you need a plumber to fix a leak. It's theoretically possible to do your own...

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How do I begin the process of the noncustodial parent to terminate his rights?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Even if it's an agreed termination, it's not easy. First, you're going to want to have someone willing to adopt your child. If you don't, it's not...

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I was just served child custody modification papers. We have joint she wants sole do I fight

Mark's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Not very good. Your best bet is getting a lawyer and starting to use your visitation. I'd strongly recommend sitting down and consulting a local...

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My husband can not see his son?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Child support is going to stay in place so long as he is the non-custodial parent. While child support and visitation are both supposed to happen,...

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Father of my child wants to take my child away because i no longer want to be in a hurtful relationship we were in

Mark's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I agree with Attorney Lewis. You're going to want an attorney. Even if he wants to take the child away, there's no guarantee he can-- especially if...

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Can mediation for divorce/child custody be effective if I don't have an attorney, but my ex common-law wife does?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I agree with Attorney Moore. If you have a hearing coming up, they will be setting some temporary orders. If she has a lawyer and you don't, you're...

Mark Anthony Cohan's Answers (1132)

If you are Pro Se, and are afforded the same privileges as an actual attorney; can you have a 'co-counsel'?? What would this per

Factors that will allow me to win custody, although the kids have been living with the mom for about 1 whole year?

Do I need to sign a counter-petition in a divorce case before my lawyer can file it in Texas?

Does the petitioner in divorce proceeding need to file a response to respondent's "Plea of abatement" response?

Do I need an attorney to draft any type of additional paperwork if my divorce is uncontested?

How do I begin the process of the noncustodial parent to terminate his rights?

I was just served child custody modification papers. We have joint she wants sole do I fight

My husband can not see his son?

Father of my child wants to take my child away because i no longer want to be in a hurtful relationship we were in

Can mediation for divorce/child custody be effective if I don't have an attorney, but my ex common-law wife does?