Questions answered by Paula Brown Sinclair

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Father wants me to add him on birth cert. My child is 13?

Paula's answer | Answered on June 02, 2018

Too much is missing here to assess what is gained and lost. In Idaho, the name on the birth certificate is of no legal significance. When a child...

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Am I protected under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act if a dealership falsely advertises a vehicle as needing no repairs?

Paula's answer | Answered on June 02, 2018

The circumstances here are far from clear. Verbal representations are vexingly difficult to prove in court, and if the sale was without warranty...

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Can I move out if I'm 15 and have a kid

Paula's answer | Answered on June 01, 2018

There is no legal procedure for emancipation in Idaho, and bearing a child does not earn a mother's independence before reaching 18. Because...

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If someone is awarded full physical custody, would I just need to file for visitation? I would like every other weekend.

Paula's answer | Answered on June 01, 2018

Protection order proceedings are not well-suited for resolution of child custody issues, and "full physical custody" is an imprecise term. ...

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Will i get in trouble legally if i move out of my house when i am almost 17. or how do i become emancipated ?

Paula's answer | Answered on June 01, 2018

Emancipation is not available in Idaho, and moving out can result in legal charges. Because this is not a child custody issue, the category is...

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Can i get my marraige annulled if he is already married in mexico ?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 31, 2018

Under Idaho law, a person must be single to enter into a marriage. When that turns out to be untrue, the marriage is voidable by means of...

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What can I do???....

Paula's answer | Answered on May 31, 2018

Here on the Avvo Q&A volunteer attorneys provide general information about the law and legal procedure. To that end, we can say that a child...

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My former employer is having me bullied and now trying to wreck me as I drive my semi down the road can I do anything?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 31, 2018

First of all, including personally identifying information in a post on a public forum like this is unwise. Secondly, no attorney will be...

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How can a collection agency clean out my bank account, and can they do it more than one a month?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 30, 2018

Once a collection agency has a judgment, any payment agreement really needs to be in writing. The collection agency is not required to honor a...

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Do I still have to pay child support if we make the same but we share 50/50 custody?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 30, 2018

Child support orders in Idaho are calculated as described in the Idaho Child Support Guidelines. They are readily available online. Every Idaho...

Paula Brown Sinclair's Answers (12221)

Father wants me to add him on birth cert. My child is 13?

Am I protected under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act if a dealership falsely advertises a vehicle as needing no repairs?

Can I move out if I'm 15 and have a kid

If someone is awarded full physical custody, would I just need to file for visitation? I would like every other weekend.

Will i get in trouble legally if i move out of my house when i am almost 17. or how do i become emancipated ?

Can i get my marraige annulled if he is already married in mexico ?

What can I do???....

My former employer is having me bullied and now trying to wreck me as I drive my semi down the road can I do anything?

How can a collection agency clean out my bank account, and can they do it more than one a month?

Do I still have to pay child support if we make the same but we share 50/50 custody?