Questions answered by Kathleen Rolston Robbins

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My Dad is 96 and we are getting a power of attorney. Would we be able to move his money around and take it out of his name?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

I agree with Mr. Davis and MR. Orsen. YOu need to have a consultation with an "elder law" attorney. You may want to bring your father. Or once,...

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"The duty of care"

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

Can you discuss this with the custodial parent (CP)? Is there a reason that CP is not following Drs. orders? If you think it is endangering the...

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Can a ex sex offender get custody of his own child even if the offense was not against his own child?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

Probably not - but facts are specific to each case. Consult an attorney in your area and go over the facts.

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Can my mother, who does not have custody, sign for me to get married?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

It depends on what your parent's divorce decree says. If it gives both the right to give consent to marriage prior to 18, then she can sign. If...

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Should we get an attorney?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

If the children have lived in WI for six months or more, you can hire an attorney in WI and ask to have the case moved to the county that the...

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What legal rights does it give the father if you include him on the birth certificate? We are not married.

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

Putting him on the birth certificate can give him the right to 'possession" = to have the children with him. Without a court order that...

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How can I make sure that I will not be on the Birth certificate of my Wife's baby?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

I agree with Mr. Lewis. Contact an attorney in your area. Explain the situation. File a Motion with the court denying paternity. In Texas you...

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I am not a family member and don't want to be Guardian over a friend, what do I need to do?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

You cannot be forced to be a guardian of another person. Just say no.

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Had a felony conviction in 1994 in Colorado for controlled substance, will this appear on a employment background check in Texas

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

Government jobs run a nationwide background search so it will show up. You would need to consult with an attorney in CO about expungement there. ...

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@Custody of 14 year old child

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

You can file for divorce would resolve custody issues and property issues (dividing assets and debts). If you don't plan to divorce, but want a...

Kathleen Rolston Robbins's Answers (712)

My Dad is 96 and we are getting a power of attorney. Would we be able to move his money around and take it out of his name?

"The duty of care"

Can a ex sex offender get custody of his own child even if the offense was not against his own child?

Can my mother, who does not have custody, sign for me to get married?

Should we get an attorney?

What legal rights does it give the father if you include him on the birth certificate? We are not married.

How can I make sure that I will not be on the Birth certificate of my Wife's baby?

I am not a family member and don't want to be Guardian over a friend, what do I need to do?

Had a felony conviction in 1994 in Colorado for controlled substance, will this appear on a employment background check in Texas

@Custody of 14 year old child