Questions answered by Maria Sara Lowry

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How parents that agree on child support at $0 one child lives with each parent get an agreement written up and make legal??

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

One of you needs to hire a lawyer to draft the agreed motion and order. That does not mean it will get ugly. It just means it will get done...

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How long does a couple need to be married before the community property law goes into effect?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Community property accrues from the moment you say "I do" until a judge says "you're divorced". If you have assets worth protecting, it is a...

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Can a spouse file divorce while there are Temporary Orders in Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship already in place?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Yes. It is sometimes done to move the case to a different county, if that is applicable. It's time to hire a lawyer if you don't have one already.

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What can I do in a situation where my ex is allowing his gf to make major decisions regarding my children without consulting me?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Is he making good choices? Make sure you sort out whether you are upset that the girlfriend is in your child's life or whether your ex is making...

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How do i get the money from my mothers estate when my brother is executor of the estate and he wont give it to me.

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

What is happening in the probate court those records are public. If nothing, you need to hire a lawyer and file to open probate. No one is...

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How do I file for custody for child we've been caregivers for, for a year?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Use the Find a Lawyer function or the Contact this Lawyer button to get in touch with a lawyer. We can't solicit from this board - you have to...

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Can I file a petition to request my child for half of summer vacation? Vacation isn't specified in our current court order.

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

You created this problem by not having a lawyer before. If you had, summer possession would be in the order. Don't compound your error by...

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Could my son potentially get custody of his son?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Hire a lawyer for your son. I can register with the Paternity Registry now to protect himself. Other orders need to wait for the birth but you...

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Can I file my own wage withholding?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Bad idea. The IWO is tricky for people who do it all the time. Your lawyer will get it done right the first time. In addition, the court should...

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What happens to the reimbursement of my ex-husband's insurance for our children if he doesn't have insurance on them anymore?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

You are both responsible for having them covered. The details of your order should answer your question. Consult a lawyer in person with your...

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

How parents that agree on child support at $0 one child lives with each parent get an agreement written up and make legal??

How long does a couple need to be married before the community property law goes into effect?

Can a spouse file divorce while there are Temporary Orders in Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship already in place?

What can I do in a situation where my ex is allowing his gf to make major decisions regarding my children without consulting me?

How do i get the money from my mothers estate when my brother is executor of the estate and he wont give it to me.

How do I file for custody for child we've been caregivers for, for a year?

Can I file a petition to request my child for half of summer vacation? Vacation isn't specified in our current court order.

Could my son potentially get custody of his son?

Can I file my own wage withholding?

What happens to the reimbursement of my ex-husband's insurance for our children if he doesn't have insurance on them anymore?