Questions answered by Dorothea Elaine Laster

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Ex claims child on taxes and has no right.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

I am not sure from your facts that he is not entitled to claim your son per the Utah Decree. If the Modification six years ago says, as they often...

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Am I already divorced?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

No you are not divorced until you have a Final Decree of Divorce in your hand signed by the Judge. Many AVVO attorneys practice in Tarrant County...

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What effect would it have on my ability to get custody of my son if I move out of state?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

You will not get custody if you move. You need to stay here and file a motion for enforcement of your visitation.

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Can I get a copy of an adoption certificate as proof for an adult man who says my father adopted him?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

What? Sounds like a lawsuit is needed in the Probate Court for the insurance company to deposit the funds and the Court to determine who are the...

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My wife’s attorney is asking for child support and spousal support also, she is working and is not disabled.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

I suggest paying a lawyer to confer with you with your documents. That will help you come up with questions to ask your attorney about the course...

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Does the other parent need to give up his Rights? How can I extend the other parent had Supervised Visitations longer then 3yrs?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

If your new husband wants to adopt, you should meet with an attorney to see if there are grounds for termination. Nonpayment of child support is a...

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DWI: how likely is it I will lose my license?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

Repost as a criminal law question. This is posted as a custody question.

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Is it possible to regain previously ordered supervised visitation after being absent for over 3 years?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

Yes. Hire a Family Law attorney knowledgeable about drug and alcohol issues. Keep an NA attendance log. Have a sponsor with whom you maintain...

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If an older man and minor had sex and she were pregnant, then got married, could charges be filed years later by the state?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

You need a Criminal Law Attorney to answer with respect to the statute of limitations for statutory rape. Repost as a Criminal Defense question. ...

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I got caught shop lifting and they kept my child.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

Ma'am you need to sit down and get a comprehensive solution to your issues which I suspect may include drugs. It would be a cold day before I left...

Dorothea Elaine Laster's Answers (17270)

Ex claims child on taxes and has no right.

Am I already divorced?

What effect would it have on my ability to get custody of my son if I move out of state?

Can I get a copy of an adoption certificate as proof for an adult man who says my father adopted him?

My wife’s attorney is asking for child support and spousal support also, she is working and is not disabled.

Does the other parent need to give up his Rights? How can I extend the other parent had Supervised Visitations longer then 3yrs?

DWI: how likely is it I will lose my license?

Is it possible to regain previously ordered supervised visitation after being absent for over 3 years?

If an older man and minor had sex and she were pregnant, then got married, could charges be filed years later by the state?

I got caught shop lifting and they kept my child.