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If a dog is labeled a 'dangerous animal' in Ames, Iowa could I adopt this dog to live in St. Joseph, Michigan?
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Answered on September 16, 2011
I am in complete agreement with my colleague. Although I used to live in Ames, Iowa, that was about a decade ago and I cannot tell you what their...
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Is the non-custodial parent obligated to paying child support once the child turns 18, enters college, lives on campus and has a
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Answered on September 16, 2011
It depends on the terms of your child support order from the court. If it is silent about the termination date, then the default is that it will...
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Can, if ever, a convicted sex offender live with and hold a role as a father with his own children?
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Answered on September 16, 2011
If he stays out of trouble, this is a possibility. But it will be up to his probation officer to decide whether he will be granted unfettered...
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Can a pre nup designate burial details?
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Answered on September 16, 2011
A prenuptial is not the proper place to address testamentary matters (estate planning). I would put your wishes in a will and make sure that all...
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What kind of attorney do i need to go to?
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Answered on September 16, 2011
This is a family law matter, so you will probably benefit most from an attorney who practices exclusively or at least primarily in family law. The...
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Child Support Modifications.
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Answered on September 16, 2011
First of all, the Internal Revenue Code provides that the parent that has the majority of custodial parenting time--which they define specifically...
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Wife is keeping 2 yr old daughter from me, she has my daughter around an ex-felon and drug addict, what can I do to get her back
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Answered on September 16, 2011
First step: Apply to the court for an emergency custody order. Simply go to the nearest clerk of court's office (there are four self-help centers...
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Can i be sued in civil court for an order made in family court?
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Answered on September 16, 2011
No. If filed this will either be dismissed by the court or sent back to family court for follow-up, most likely to the last assigned judge if at...
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Dependents on tax return
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Answered on September 12, 2011
This is a common issue in divorce proceedings. You may want to review my recent answers to two similar Avvo questions as well as my legal guide on...
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Who gets to cliam Tax dependancy?
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Answered on September 12, 2011
It is up to the IRS, not the judge, to determine which parent gets the dependency exemption. It doesn't matter what the divorce decree says. You...
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