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Being a legal guardian for my adult daughter in Texas. Does that allow me to do what against her will if it is for her own good

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Talk to her doctors about options for care beyond what you can provide. If you have guardianship then you can make decisions in her best interest,...

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I have one child and am currently three months pregnant. Can I file for divorce now and get child support?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Hire a lawyer. You need temporary support and may be able to get interim attorney fees.

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Do I need a child support attorney?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

YES. A private attorney will represent your interests and will be much more able to discern his actual income. The amount should have been...

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My grandson's father works for the police as an informant, he sells drugs and they share custody. How do we get full custody?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Hire a different attorney. It sounds like CPS will become involved at some point and you need to do the right things. Dont wait.

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I need to file paperwork to get sole custody of my daughter from my grandmother and represent myself. What should I do?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Representing yourself in a custody case is a TERRIBLE idea. Borrow from friends and family, borrow against your 401(k), whatever you have to do,...

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I got married in December 2013 and i came back to US in January 2014 . I gave cash to my wife for purchasing a land in india.

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Contact the bank and instruct them those check numbers are not good. Visit a family lawyer to discuss your options.

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Child wants to live w grandma, does the father then pay grandma chidl support?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Child support is redirected to the person caring for the child. Do not make this change without conferring with a lawyer. You could lose your child...

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If there is any small miracle of a chance, how or can i get legal guardianship of my nephew?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Talk with a lawyer privately (not here). Your chances of getting him to live with you are slim. But it sounds as though you can continue to be a...

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I am filing for divorce and have a minor child and we are in agreement for custody and child support do I need to file something

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

You need a lawyer. You are on the path to big problems, unenforceable orders, and huge legal bills. Hire a lawyer to do it right now and save the...

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Do I have to sign the enforcement order given to me by the opposing party if it does not reflect what the judge ordered?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Most orders are rendered in sort of legal "shorthand" - like saying SPO visitation. Then the SPO takes 25 pages to write in the order. That is...

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Being a legal guardian for my adult daughter in Texas. Does that allow me to do what against her will if it is for her own good

I have one child and am currently three months pregnant. Can I file for divorce now and get child support?

Do I need a child support attorney?

My grandson's father works for the police as an informant, he sells drugs and they share custody. How do we get full custody?

I need to file paperwork to get sole custody of my daughter from my grandmother and represent myself. What should I do?

I got married in December 2013 and i came back to US in January 2014 . I gave cash to my wife for purchasing a land in india.

Child wants to live w grandma, does the father then pay grandma chidl support?

If there is any small miracle of a chance, how or can i get legal guardianship of my nephew?

I am filing for divorce and have a minor child and we are in agreement for custody and child support do I need to file something

Do I have to sign the enforcement order given to me by the opposing party if it does not reflect what the judge ordered?