Jay Philip Goodman's Answers (15)

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Can a NM Judge instruct the NM CSED not to follow 40-4-11.5. Modification of child support orders.

Jay's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

The judge has no authority to instruct CSED to not follow NMSA 40-4-11.5. Given the fact pattern you have described, I strongly recommend you...

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Who gets to claim her on income tax return?

Jay's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

Assuming you received joint custody through a paternity proceeding, the answer to the question may already be in your parenting plan. If the...

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Is check valid signiture for a contract when it refers to the contracted project?

Jay's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

In general, payment pursuant to the agreement may be viewed as acceptance of it's terms. Nevertheless, there may be affirmative defenses to...

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Change in Child Custody

Jay's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

Based upon your fact pattern, it appears that you have a good basis to assert a Motion to Modify the Parenting Plan. Assuming you can demonstrate a...

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Do I owe the full amount, even though he never gave me a bid upfront and I never agreed to any dollar amount?

Jay's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

While it is true that it may be more expensive to hire a lawyer than the case would be worth, this may also be true for the prospective plaintiff...

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