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How does a pro se ask the judge for makeup time with our child after temporary orders have been filed?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You probably needed to do that before the hearing ended. But you can do something before the final order. You need a lawyer. Don't mess around with...

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Can I keep my son out of a dangerous situation?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Why wait? Hire a lawyer and modify.

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Can an inmate be made to pay child support on a court order that was not initiated for 3 years after he was incarcerated?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

There is no public defender for child support cases like this. Your son should hire a lawyer and file action to abate support until after his release.

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What do I need to look for or do to ensure that a judgement that is awarded to me in a final divorce decree is collectable

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Hire a lawyer to review it. I would just be guessing and you need more than that. Spend a little to prevent potential costly mistakes.

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Child support Summons for NYC but I am a resident in the Houston area and can't travel to NYC

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Ask whoever sent the summons what the approved locations are. You really should hire a New York lawyer to advise you because the law there is...

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I'm in need of help! I need to know the date of my divorce but I'm not sure what these mean!

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Look at the decree of divorce, there should be a date just above the judge's signature at the back of it. Use that date.

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My wife is Pregnant and kicked me out but before she did, lead me on to file taxes together. Is she entitled to keep the money?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

File for divorce, get temporary orders that set out who pays for what. You can't finalize the divorce until the baby is born. I would recommend a...

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My husband want to voluntarily give up his rights to a Child.

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

If DNA shows he is the father, he will probably not be allowed to relinquish his parental rights and duties unless a step parent is adopting. ...

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What will it take for my ex to take custody from me?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You really should sit down with a lawyer. It sounds like there is something behind the detail of the child's menu and hygiene.

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In Level 2 discovery under Family Law, what does law say about the time frame allotted for response to discovery?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You need a lawyer. It is easy to inadvertently lose your case in the discovery process. You can respond instantly but the maximum is 30 days, with...

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

How does a pro se ask the judge for makeup time with our child after temporary orders have been filed?

Can I keep my son out of a dangerous situation?

Can an inmate be made to pay child support on a court order that was not initiated for 3 years after he was incarcerated?

What do I need to look for or do to ensure that a judgement that is awarded to me in a final divorce decree is collectable

Child support Summons for NYC but I am a resident in the Houston area and can't travel to NYC

I'm in need of help! I need to know the date of my divorce but I'm not sure what these mean!

My wife is Pregnant and kicked me out but before she did, lead me on to file taxes together. Is she entitled to keep the money?

My husband want to voluntarily give up his rights to a Child.

What will it take for my ex to take custody from me?

In Level 2 discovery under Family Law, what does law say about the time frame allotted for response to discovery?