Questions answered by Bernice AJ Martin

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How to I make my court hearing information not "public information? Can you seal the case files, etc.?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

Most people do not want their Family Court battle to be public record. However, as the other attorneys have stated, you can only request seal of...

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Can I

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

The evidence relating to Mother’s past severance may not be relevant. Also, do you know if her rights have even been severed? She may be still in...

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ARE THESE TWO CONSPIRING TO DEPRIVE MOTHER OF RIGHTS AS WELL AS THE CHILD TO WHOM I HAVE A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH. WHAT CAN

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

I'm not entirely clear what your issue is. The standards in Juvenile Court and in Family Court are different. You should consult with an attorney...

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Could I get more parenting time if my ex suffers from bad headaches that cause him to miss work?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

Ability to pay for childcare expenses does not usually factor into a court’s decision about Parenting Time. Such expenses are usually divided...

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Am I at risk of having to pay alimony?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

I agree with Attorney Hardy’s answer regarding spousal maintenance. He has laid out the factors well and I have included a link to the relevant...

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Is it a valid reason for an annulment if my spouse always knew I was gay& took advantage?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

As the other attorneys have said, you should go ahead and file for divorce. An annulment is likely not possible given the length of the marriage. ...

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Can mother forbid father from associating with a person that has a child support arrest warrant when he has their child?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

While a child support arrest warrant is serious, it does not sound like Father is endangering the child. Such an arrest warrant simply means that...

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Can I file for abandonment and get custody of the oldest grandchild and visitation with the younger grandchildren?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

You may indeed have rights regarding the child. However, third party rights is an extremely complicated issue in family court. Take a look at the...

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What will happen to my son if cps takes him from his father's home in ca, and I, his mother live in az?

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I am unclear whether there are reports/concerns about FATHER doing and selling drugs or whether you think your son is doing these things. Either...

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How is it I provide more for our child but I still get shafted in the end? This seems very illogical and unfair.

Bernice's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

In Arizona, child support is determined by calculator. To use the calculator, you put in each parent’s income, their respective time with the...

Bernice AJ Martin's Answers (100)

How to I make my court hearing information not "public information? Can you seal the case files, etc.?

Can I

ARE THESE TWO CONSPIRING TO DEPRIVE MOTHER OF RIGHTS AS WELL AS THE CHILD TO WHOM I HAVE A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH. WHAT CAN

Could I get more parenting time if my ex suffers from bad headaches that cause him to miss work?

Am I at risk of having to pay alimony?

Is it a valid reason for an annulment if my spouse always knew I was gay& took advantage?

Can mother forbid father from associating with a person that has a child support arrest warrant when he has their child?

Can I file for abandonment and get custody of the oldest grandchild and visitation with the younger grandchildren?

What will happen to my son if cps takes him from his father's home in ca, and I, his mother live in az?

How is it I provide more for our child but I still get shafted in the end? This seems very illogical and unfair.