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Modifying Order To Less Time Due To School

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

What the Court can potentially do is consider a modification that would strip her of overnights during the week and require the children to be...

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The hearing type is 'Mark-Up'. What does this mean?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

I am not familiar with the term that you are using as a hearing type. It is best for your husband to sit down with an attorney and bring the...

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Noncustodial weekly visits in summer?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Without reading your order I cannot tell if there is something hidden in the order regarding Thursday visits in the summer, but I can tell you that...

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I have CPS case that is in court to terminate parental rights. If I voluntarily sign over my rights. Later on down the line can

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

Once your rights are terminated you have no rights. You are legally a stranger to your children at that point. Do not have any expectations that...

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What steps do I need to take to give my dad legal custody of my 3 kids?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

Someone, presumably your dad may need to file a suit requesting conservatorship of kids. However, it is highly likely that the children's father(s)...

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Do i need to go to the courthouse here and file a motion? Do i need a lawyer or is this something i can take care of?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

You say that you have temporary custody of this young lady. Does that mean that something is on file with the Courts in FL? Or do you simply mean...

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If we agree to terms after he filed will he still need to serve me with the original petition?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

You will either need to be served with the petition or make an appearance by filing an answer with the Court or signing a waiver of service. ...

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How can I get a modification fast and easy to live at the most 5 miles outside of Harris county?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

It would be highly unusual for there to be any restrictions on where a non custodial parent can live. However, if the geographic restriction is in...

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I would like to know how to proceed with filing for temporary guardianship, do I need an attorney?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

You need to hire an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible to request temporary orders. You will be filing a suit affecting...

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What do we need to do to get custody transferred to me and stop child support?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

File a Motion to Modify and get your ex to sign off on an agreed order. You can get an agreed modification done very quickly if everyone wishes to...

Lisa M. Vanauken's Answers (1769)

Modifying Order To Less Time Due To School

The hearing type is 'Mark-Up'. What does this mean?

Noncustodial weekly visits in summer?

I have CPS case that is in court to terminate parental rights. If I voluntarily sign over my rights. Later on down the line can

What steps do I need to take to give my dad legal custody of my 3 kids?

Do i need to go to the courthouse here and file a motion? Do i need a lawyer or is this something i can take care of?

If we agree to terms after he filed will he still need to serve me with the original petition?

How can I get a modification fast and easy to live at the most 5 miles outside of Harris county?

I would like to know how to proceed with filing for temporary guardianship, do I need an attorney?

What do we need to do to get custody transferred to me and stop child support?