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I have 50/50 time with my 2 year old. Her mother is demanding I give up her Birth Certificate and SS Card. Do I have to?

John's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

Have you asked Mother why she needs the information? If the request is legitimate, you can provide her with copies of the originals. You should...

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Are my parents able to get their grandparents right?

John's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

Your question is centered on your parents visitation rights. Given the limited facts provided, I believe your parents can pursue grandparent/third...

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Going through an adoption process after step parents name already on birth certificate

John's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

You will not be able to have your husband adopt your child if the biological Father's rights have not yet been severed/terminated. Father may agree...

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What is the statue of limitations when it comes to child support and suing for monies?

John's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

At this time, the court will not even consider Mother's request for pre-divorce child support. She will certainly lose on that issue. The time to...

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Am I legally married if my wife was still married at the time?

John's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If your wife's first marriage was not dissolved prior to your marriage, your marriage to her is not valid. When her divorce was finalized that did...

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How do i get joint custody of my daughter. I live in AZ she is in VA.

John's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

You state that you are separated from your wife and that you pay child support. Has your marriage been dissolved or not? Are you voluntarily paying...

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Payment plans?

John's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

Most attorneys require an initial retainer and will work with clients regarding future payments as the case progresses. In many cases, along with...

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I got custody of my 2 children. Their mother gets to visit with them every other Sunday.does she still have rights ?

John's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

If your divorce was just finalized, then there must be both a current legal decision making authority (custody) and parenting time (visitation)...

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Should I take my kids father back to court?

John's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

If the child support order was issued in Arizona, you should consider filing a Petition to Enforce/Contempt Petition against Father for his...

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I was married to an Egyptian for a short time in Egypt. He lied and and was still married. Do I need an annulment?

John's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

Yes, you will need to file a Petition for Annulment of your marriage. The legal grounds for the annulment is clear, "an undissolved prior...

John R Gaertner's Answers (804)

I have 50/50 time with my 2 year old. Her mother is demanding I give up her Birth Certificate and SS Card. Do I have to?

Are my parents able to get their grandparents right?

Going through an adoption process after step parents name already on birth certificate

What is the statue of limitations when it comes to child support and suing for monies?

Am I legally married if my wife was still married at the time?

How do i get joint custody of my daughter. I live in AZ she is in VA.

Payment plans?

I got custody of my 2 children. Their mother gets to visit with them every other Sunday.does she still have rights ?

Should I take my kids father back to court?

I was married to an Egyptian for a short time in Egypt. He lied and and was still married. Do I need an annulment?