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What options do I have besides filing an order for child support/child custody?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

You know the answer, I can read it in your post. You need a court order signed by a judge. If you need it, the hassle of getting it will seem...

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How can I prevent my ex spouse to fly with my kid overseas?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

See a lawyer tomorrow. Use the Contact this Lawyer button or the Find a Lawyer function to get in touch. Your options depend on what else the...

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Help, cost with visitation contempt

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

The cost depends on more detail than you've provided. But your daughter would probably receive an order for her ex to reimburse the legal expenses...

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Is it abandonment will I be facing a felony if I voluntarily leave my 13 year old son, with his biological father?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

You can modify the order so the child lives with dad. You'll probably pay some support though it might be offset against any arrearage dad owes.

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Decree states other party is responsible for bills solely accrued after date of seperation. Also states medical bills 50/50

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

You probably do need to help pay for your child's medical care.

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Can a grandparent (who has legal custody) of a 17 year old throw her out of the house to find her own home?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

As school counselor there is probably a duty to report to CPS. But probably not until something actually happens. For now talk to grandfather....

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Can I drive down a public street if I have a protective order

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

You probably need to find a different route to drive. You need to avoid the appearance of trying to violate the order.

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Do I need to have a Legal Status in the United States, If I wanna adopt a Child

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

Your immigration status will not be a bar to adopting. You do need to hire a lawyer because it is a technical, detailed process. The father...

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Is attacking a couple of strangers while your kids are in the car witnessing it classified as child endangerment?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

Hire a lawyer and modify the custody orders. Yes, you will lose if you try to do this yourself. Hire a lawyer who knows how to do it. It is...

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When man dies in TX without a will and is married and the children are not his wife's are they responsible for part of the debt?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

Your probate lawyer should be suggesting alternate solutions that do not require that person to cooperate.

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

What options do I have besides filing an order for child support/child custody?

How can I prevent my ex spouse to fly with my kid overseas?

Help, cost with visitation contempt

Is it abandonment will I be facing a felony if I voluntarily leave my 13 year old son, with his biological father?

Decree states other party is responsible for bills solely accrued after date of seperation. Also states medical bills 50/50

Can a grandparent (who has legal custody) of a 17 year old throw her out of the house to find her own home?

Can I drive down a public street if I have a protective order

Do I need to have a Legal Status in the United States, If I wanna adopt a Child

Is attacking a couple of strangers while your kids are in the car witnessing it classified as child endangerment?

When man dies in TX without a will and is married and the children are not his wife's are they responsible for part of the debt?