Questions answered by Lori I Barkus

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Can my husband take my car?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

You should speak with an experienced family law attorney in your local area about filing for divorce. Keep in mind that, while there are certain...

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Could my ex-wife force me to resume paying the mortgage that was discharged in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

You need to speak with an attorney and have him/her review the signed agreement. Without looking at that document, it would be impossible to give...

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Pre-divorce: Should I push to see my children more often? Or will time spent away from them not affect the outcome in custody?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Its not clear whether your wife is not allowing requests to see the kids or it is just not something you are requesting at this time to give her...

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What penalties will I face when he files for custody?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

You should speak with a local attorney immediately. Although you discussed this with your husband, he was not in agreemebt with your move and moved...

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What should I expect at hearing to try to keep my drivers license from being suspended due to being behind on child support?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

I recommend that you bring in a record of payments, including anything you paid for your children in addition to child support. You can also bring...

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Do I have to appear to the hearing if I agreed to Divorce? This is uncontested divorce.

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

If you and your spouse are both unrepresented- meaning neither of you has a lawyer- then you may need to attend even if you file a waiver. Some...

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Can sanjesna jesu be used , that is can we consider the first word in last name as last name, for convenience in school.

Lori's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

The school may want the name she is registered under to match her birth certificate. In that case, you would use the first and last names on her...

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Can I relocate with my children?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

Under Florida law, you cannot move more than 50 miles with the children unless the other parent agrees or there is a court order. If you leave and...

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My kids father is on child support and never paid anything and he was in the army and is getting ssi how can I get back payments

Lori's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

If there is a court order for child support, your local child support enforcement office can help you enforce it.

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What form do I need to fill out to add a friend as a secondary pick up for my children from school or father's house?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

You should have a lawyer review the paperwork as you may need to go to court to address this issue. If the agreement says that only you can pick up...

Lori I Barkus's Answers (321)

Can my husband take my car?

Could my ex-wife force me to resume paying the mortgage that was discharged in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Pre-divorce: Should I push to see my children more often? Or will time spent away from them not affect the outcome in custody?

What penalties will I face when he files for custody?

What should I expect at hearing to try to keep my drivers license from being suspended due to being behind on child support?

Do I have to appear to the hearing if I agreed to Divorce? This is uncontested divorce.

Can sanjesna jesu be used , that is can we consider the first word in last name as last name, for convenience in school.

Can I relocate with my children?

My kids father is on child support and never paid anything and he was in the army and is getting ssi how can I get back payments

What form do I need to fill out to add a friend as a secondary pick up for my children from school or father's house?