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Can an amicus attorney, appointed after mutual agreement of petitioner and respondents attorneys, voluntarily withdraw?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

If there was a motion for withdrawal, there is probably a hearing set on it. Talk to your lawyer about it. Also talk to the mediator to find...

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Me and my mothers child grandparents are trying to get me(dad) custody instead of their unfit daughter

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

Hire an attorney RIGHT NOW. don't wait. Leave voice mails and emails where you can.

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If my14 yr old is going to SC fromTX temporarily, do I need to send her birth certificate and ss card?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

If there are any orders about the child, you may need a modification of them. Otherwise, have an attorney prepare your documents if you are concerned.

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We are common law couple in S.A., Tx. It's new to us,but wouldn't he receive a tax benefit to declare he is married&file jointly

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

Talk to your tax preparer about whether it is better for the two of you to file married -filing jointly or married- filing separately.

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If my fiance` comes over on a marriage visa can she immediately work?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

She needs two sets of permission 1) the work visa, and 2) licensing from the state nursing board. It is unlikely either would take two years....

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We have a Standard Possession Order in Texas, I am custodial parent.

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

If the other parent agrees to the change (get it writing) then you should bear the burden of it. If the other parent does not agree, you'll need...

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Child custody for US citizen children living overseas

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

You need a face to face consultation with a lawyer, skype at a minimum. The length of time you have been gone will affect your options. Right...

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Custodial parent missing custody hearing.

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

It is impossible to give you information based on the information provided. If the other side was properly noticed and his pleadings are in...

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Do I have to pay for her living expenses if she lives with her mother?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

You need to talk to an attorney to understand how much child support you will pay, based on your income and how many other children you have, and...

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My daughter's birth father wants to see her again, he was out of her life for 2 1/2 years, she's 5 now. What should I do?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

You need a face to face consultation with a lawyer. As long as he doesn't file a suit you don't need to do anything but you need to be prepared.

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

Can an amicus attorney, appointed after mutual agreement of petitioner and respondents attorneys, voluntarily withdraw?

Me and my mothers child grandparents are trying to get me(dad) custody instead of their unfit daughter

If my14 yr old is going to SC fromTX temporarily, do I need to send her birth certificate and ss card?

We are common law couple in S.A., Tx. It's new to us,but wouldn't he receive a tax benefit to declare he is married&file jointly

If my fiance` comes over on a marriage visa can she immediately work?

We have a Standard Possession Order in Texas, I am custodial parent.

Child custody for US citizen children living overseas

Custodial parent missing custody hearing.

Do I have to pay for her living expenses if she lives with her mother?

My daughter's birth father wants to see her again, he was out of her life for 2 1/2 years, she's 5 now. What should I do?