Questions answered by Dorothea Elaine Laster

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We both want custody but I don't have a lot of money neither does he. What options do we have?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Go to a mediator and work something out.

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Unreported family violence from ex, kids struggling.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Hire an attorney. We know nothing about your facts or circumstances. You will need certified copies of the police reports to use them in court at...

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Can I tell him to wait and be more prepared for visitation? Can I say to wait until September or once he has things settled

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

What's the question? Follow the order. See if you can agree to a make up day for April 1st, since these familiarization visits would seem to be...

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Agreed Custody modification lawyer needed ASAP

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

You need to contact attorneys who practice in your area. AVVO does not allow solicitation. Know that the only way to get an order modified is to...

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Weekday visitation during regular school term

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

The regular school term does not include summer in the standard possession order.

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Can a judge require a last name change and then force me to pay child support as well?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Yes a Judge could order both things. It depends on the facts of the case. Your best chance of success is with a good family law attorney.

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What rights does this birth father have when he has never seen my son untill now 8 years later

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

If he is the father he has the rights of a parent, if there are no court orders, the same as you. The birth certificate doesn't matter. Many...

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Judge keep post pon the date. What remedies I have against a family court judge? I can not afford attorney. Please advise?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

None realistically. Just reset the hearing or trial. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney to take your case--hire one to review the file and...

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How to live in the house if court order I cannot live there and If I go and live there what spouse can do?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

I don't understand your facts. If there is a Court order that says you cannot--you can be jailed for violating a court order. If you want support...

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Would it be a valid scenario ?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 16, 2016

If you incurred that debt before the marriage, it is not marital (community) debt. Marital (community) debt is debt that was incurred during the...

Dorothea Elaine Laster's Answers (17270)

We both want custody but I don't have a lot of money neither does he. What options do we have?

Unreported family violence from ex, kids struggling.

Can I tell him to wait and be more prepared for visitation? Can I say to wait until September or once he has things settled

Agreed Custody modification lawyer needed ASAP

Weekday visitation during regular school term

Can a judge require a last name change and then force me to pay child support as well?

What rights does this birth father have when he has never seen my son untill now 8 years later

Judge keep post pon the date. What remedies I have against a family court judge? I can not afford attorney. Please advise?

How to live in the house if court order I cannot live there and If I go and live there what spouse can do?

Would it be a valid scenario ?