Matthew D Jefferson's Answers (318)

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Custody dispute, petition to modify/etc, my name misspelled, should I request to have it corrected in my answer?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Just tell the lawyer the correct spelling of your name. I am sure they are not doing it to mess with you, and would quickly correct it.

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I have heard about Grandparent rights but I was wondering if Aunts and uncles can petition for similar rights?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

http://www.le.utah.gov/code/TITLE30/htm/30_05a010300.htm Hire a lawyer to help with this if it is important to you. But bear in mind the courts...

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What are my plea options?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Get a lawyer. Call around and get prices from Crim Lawyers. Also fill out the income application for your local PD. As others on here have said, no...

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Can you help me fill out a motion to vacate form to tomorrow?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

http://www.utcourts.gov/courts/dist/distsites/3rd/docs/3rd_Defendants_Motion_to_Set_Aside_Judgment.pdf You really should get a lawyer to help...

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I have been paying child support for 14 years, do I have the right to see my children?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Child Support, and visitation at least in theory are unconnected. If the Decree states you must pay support that is separate and apart from...

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What are my ex's legal rights to our unborn child? How can I defend myself in court? What are my options/rights as the mother?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

The UT Courts website has some very basic info you could check out. But basically children born outside of marriage can be taken through a process...

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My daughter is 13 and is having some Mental issues right now, is it safe for her to travel to NC where her Dad lives?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

If you have joint custody currently doesn't it specify how long each of you get the child for? Were you divorced in Utah? If so maybe take the...

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What option do I have with GAL fees

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

You should go to the hearing. It sounds like you are already aware that the Judge is the one who sets GAL fees. They are doing this under Utah Code...

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