Questions answered by Jessica M Cotter

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Is a step parent adoption of a biological child handled the same as a step parent adoption of an adopted child?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

I don't see why the children could not be adopted by the same method that you adopted them; however, it can not happen until you are married over a...

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How long do orders on a legal separation last?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

This is not a simple question because it can not be answered without someone actually looking at the documents that were filed and checked the...

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Need experienced attorney in cases involving children from same sex relationship and seeking legal parenting right

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

I would contact Claudia Work. Her phone number is 602-254-1380.

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Can I move out of the state with my child?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

This is not an easy question to answer because Judges like to keep both parents in the same state. The UCCJEA states that a child has to live in a...

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Can I ask for a modification to a custody order for headstart and injunction of harrassment?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

In order to answer your question I would need to review court orders. I would suggest seeing an experienced family law attorney in your area in...

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Do I need to file paperwork for divorce decree if ex-spouse dies for Maricopa county az

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

You do need to filed a Petition to Modify the spousal support to terminate the Spousal support. Please can contact a family law attorney in your...

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Should I hire an attorney or probably not need per Arizona statutes because she wants sole custody but the law say no joint?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 17, 2017

I always suggest speaking with an expiranced family law attorney to review your case because they are in the court room and interact with the...

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How to go about getting a temporary guardianship for grandparent?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 15, 2017

I would need more information before I can answer this question. Both parents can give guardianship of their children to someone if you need to...

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Spousal and or child support

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 15, 2017

The honest answer in Maricopa county it is unknown whether or not he will receive spousal maintenance because every Judge rules differently on the...

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Should I reveal to the other party prior to a custody trial what I plan to present in order to reach a settlement beforehand?

Jessica's answer | Answered on March 14, 2017

It is always better to attempt to settle a case before going to court. A trial should always be your last resort. I would recommend speaking with...

Jessica M Cotter's Answers (361)

Is a step parent adoption of a biological child handled the same as a step parent adoption of an adopted child?

How long do orders on a legal separation last?

Need experienced attorney in cases involving children from same sex relationship and seeking legal parenting right

Can I move out of the state with my child?

Can I ask for a modification to a custody order for headstart and injunction of harrassment?

Do I need to file paperwork for divorce decree if ex-spouse dies for Maricopa county az

Should I hire an attorney or probably not need per Arizona statutes because she wants sole custody but the law say no joint?

How to go about getting a temporary guardianship for grandparent?

Spousal and or child support

Should I reveal to the other party prior to a custody trial what I plan to present in order to reach a settlement beforehand?