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Should lack of funds be listed as the reason on my attorney's motion to withdraw? Is this a good or bad idea?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Robert and Jay are both correct. If you are coming up to hearing soon and you object to your attorney withdrawing, the court could require them to...

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I have a friend who has pretty bad physiological problems and his wife is divorcing him. See below.

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

It sounds like a tough situation. There are several things that could happen to help your is not capable of looking out for himself right now, the...

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He is being non compliant. What can I do to settle the case now instead of it dragging on?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

If he refuses to attend mediation, then the mediator can provide you with a document, usually called something like a certificate of attempt to...

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Hello im 17 weeks pregnant and my current fiancé is paying 500$ in child support he does not make enough to help me support are

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

This is a difficult situation. First, congratulations on your baby! You must be very excited. If the court has ordered him to pay child support...

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Common Law marriage Valid?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Determining what is and isn't common law married is difficult. I highly recommend that you consult with an attorney to determine if you were in ...

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Child Support

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You should either hire an attorney to help you modify child support, or go to your county's child support enforcement unit. CSE will be much more...

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My husband is a nonfunctioning alcoholic. What types of documentation with I need in a custody battle to get full custody?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You need as much information as you can. The court won't care about his alcoholism as such unless it affect the kids. So you need to show how it...

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What do I do if my ex refuses to meet with me to reconcile non-child support expenses?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

If your orders say that you are to reconcile expenses, then you can file for a contempt. I recommend hiring an attorney if you can, it can be a...

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If i divorce husband can he drop me from his health insurance?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

After you file for divorce he cannot drop your health insurance until there is an order of the court saying that he can. However, after your...

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What are the steps to disputing a motion granted to increase child support in Colorado?

Meggin's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

You don't have very high liklihood of success now. You might have avoided it if you answered in the 21 days provided. Since you didn't, you can...

Meggin Elaine Rutherford's Answers (185)

Should lack of funds be listed as the reason on my attorney's motion to withdraw? Is this a good or bad idea?

I have a friend who has pretty bad physiological problems and his wife is divorcing him. See below.

He is being non compliant. What can I do to settle the case now instead of it dragging on?

Hello im 17 weeks pregnant and my current fiancé is paying 500$ in child support he does not make enough to help me support are

Common Law marriage Valid?

Child Support

My husband is a nonfunctioning alcoholic. What types of documentation with I need in a custody battle to get full custody?

What do I do if my ex refuses to meet with me to reconcile non-child support expenses?

If i divorce husband can he drop me from his health insurance?

What are the steps to disputing a motion granted to increase child support in Colorado?