Questions answered by Marshal Shawn Willick

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In which court was the case Gratz v. Bollinger originally heard?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 14, 2011

I'm not sure exactly what the question means -- a case "ends up" in the U.S. SCT by being appealed directly from a federal trial court (Federal...

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Do we have to petition for the right to first refusal during court or is that just a right each parent has?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 13, 2011

A "right of first refusal" is an optional term that may, or may not, be ordered by a court, in any kind of time increment; typical is three to 12...

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How much am I going to pay alimony and child support?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 13, 2011

How child support works depends on the custody order. If she has primary custody, then you would pay guideline child support (or vice versa). If...

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Help me

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 11, 2011

Start with the information posted at http://www.willicklawgroup.com/domestic_violence. But the best advice would be to hire competent counsel as...

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Orals on m Appeal were heard 45 + days ago. How can I inquire where my case is on calendar for decision?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 07, 2011

Short answer: you can't. The Court controls its own decision-issuance calendar -- I have had cases, post-briefing and post-argument, sit up there...

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My daughter and grandkids left our area and move to Las Vegas, there marage wasnt doing well when they left.

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 06, 2011

If I understand the facts to be an intact marriage (i.e., no one has filed for divorce anywhere) either party is free to go wherever they want...

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If my boyfriend has been in jail since Saturday night, does the weekend count as time served?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

Your post is a little vague. Generally, however, a DV arrest equals a 24-to-48 hour hold. For background information, see...

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Is there a limitation on how long I can report DV abuse?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

I suggest you contact Metro, see a DV detective, and tell him/her about what you know, the pending charges, and any background. If they will...

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Do I modify the child support in the original State or the current State the mother lives in now for over two years?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

You appear to be the same person who posted the question that I just answered. If you do need to hunt for qualified counsel, you should probably...

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Do I go back to the original State or the current State the mother lives in now to modify child support?

Marshal's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

Respectfully, the Washington attorney is simply wrong. If all parties, and all children, have left the State that issued the original order, then...

Marshal Shawn Willick's Answers (877)

In which court was the case Gratz v. Bollinger originally heard?

Do we have to petition for the right to first refusal during court or is that just a right each parent has?

How much am I going to pay alimony and child support?

Help me

Orals on m Appeal were heard 45 + days ago. How can I inquire where my case is on calendar for decision?

My daughter and grandkids left our area and move to Las Vegas, there marage wasnt doing well when they left.

If my boyfriend has been in jail since Saturday night, does the weekend count as time served?

Is there a limitation on how long I can report DV abuse?

Do I modify the child support in the original State or the current State the mother lives in now for over two years?

Do I go back to the original State or the current State the mother lives in now to modify child support?