Questions answered by Jeff Grandjean

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Can I legally move to another state with my daughter?

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 23, 2016

Whether or not you are able to move the child out of state at this point would depend on the wording of the custody order currently in place. It...

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I was never informed that date of the hearing had changed and she was awarded custody. Can I appeal? Do I call the courts?

Jeff's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

Your best bet at dealing with this issue is to speak to a New Mexico family law attorney, they can assess your situation and tell you what your...

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If I request a modification of child-support, in the paperwork, do I need to include the state of New Mexico, human services dep

Jeff's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

If your ex has used Child Support Enforcement to assist them, then likely they are a party to the case and they would need to be included. It...

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What can I do?

Jeff's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

I agree with the others, contact an attorney to discuss this matter. It is very possible this whole thing is a scam.

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How do I go about stopping child support from my ex? Im not getting any gov help so can I have it stopped?

Jeff's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

I agree with the previous answer, now would be a good time to pursue a stepparent adoption. Once a stepparent adoption is complete, he will no...

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Can he potentially sue me if I was to refiance behind his back? I'm still doing what the agreement was in the beginning.

Jeff's answer | Answered on March 04, 2016

You would need to contact a New Mexico Family Law Attorney so that they could review the specific language in the divorce documents and give you...

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Can i do anything about that illegally she has to have my last name when i adopted her and he last is rights

Jeff's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I am going to assume that you meant legally adopted her daughter as opposed to illegally, illegally would mean that you somehow violated the law...

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How can i file claim

Jeff's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I would not be quite as quick to completely dismiss your claims as some of the other answers are. Admittedly, you have a difficult case, but we...

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Do I have any legal rights here or do I just let my wife keep her with the broken promise of returning her?

Jeff's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

If you do not already have an attorney, you need to hire one immediately, or at the very least speak with one who can help you with the paperwork. ...

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How much of a chance in court does her mom have of actually getting this restraining order put in place?

Jeff's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I have done several of these DV restraining order cases in New Mexico and based on what you are saying I would say you have a pretty good shot at...

Jeff Grandjean's Answers (40)

Can I legally move to another state with my daughter?

I was never informed that date of the hearing had changed and she was awarded custody. Can I appeal? Do I call the courts?

If I request a modification of child-support, in the paperwork, do I need to include the state of New Mexico, human services dep

What can I do?

How do I go about stopping child support from my ex? Im not getting any gov help so can I have it stopped?

Can he potentially sue me if I was to refiance behind his back? I'm still doing what the agreement was in the beginning.

Can i do anything about that illegally she has to have my last name when i adopted her and he last is rights

How can i file claim

Do I have any legal rights here or do I just let my wife keep her with the broken promise of returning her?

How much of a chance in court does her mom have of actually getting this restraining order put in place?