Questions answered by Marshal Shawn Willick

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Ex husband accusing my husband of physical abuse but wont tell me nothing

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 19, 2010

First, you do not supply enough of the "who was where when" facts to determine even which State has jurisdiction to proceed. You can presume your...

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My bf keeps telling me that if he files for joint custody he doesn't need to give me child support, is that true?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 18, 2010

First, NEVER take legal advice from someone with an adverse interest to your own. My first response is that "filing for" does not equal...

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Established Paternity

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 17, 2010

Your question is a bit confusing, in that asks "can my boyfriend force . . . voluntary." Those are contradictory concepts. Perhaps you mean...

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If the father has full custody of a child, can we get the mother to relinquish her rights as a parent? And the stepmother adopt?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 17, 2010

The question you ask is not a legal one per se -- the mother either will or will not relinquish her rights. If she does not, you could petition...

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Can I request any subsequent judicial review of my case if my appeal is denied ? Should I file before Appellate court rules?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 16, 2010

As a procedural matter, you are probably barred from further district court litigation of matters now pending before the Nevada Supreme Court...

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District Court denied my motion to rehear/reconsider and gave no reason. Lioce v. Cohen a standard now?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 16, 2010

Not enough information; you do not even say what kind of case it is. My guess from the little information you relayed is that the court concluded...

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Which court has jurisdiction? Family Court or Civil non-family Court?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 16, 2010

The California lawyer is entirely correct on all points. From your description, I cannot even tell, precisely, what "wrongful" behavior you are...

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Is it likely my child's father will get custody?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 14, 2010

It is theoretically possible, but there is Constitutional protection for any fit parent to raise his or her child as that parent sees fit, free...

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Who do we we need to contact to help us

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 13, 2010

Not nearly enough information. If the child is in Nevada, a Nevada lawyer can figure this out. If the support order is from elsewhere, that is...

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Should my mom get a divorce before she retires in a year?

Marshal's answer | Answered on August 13, 2010

Your mother should consult with qualified counsel immediately. Laws vary somewhat from State to State, and Nevada law pretty much requires...

Marshal Shawn Willick's Answers (877)

Ex husband accusing my husband of physical abuse but wont tell me nothing

My bf keeps telling me that if he files for joint custody he doesn't need to give me child support, is that true?

Established Paternity

If the father has full custody of a child, can we get the mother to relinquish her rights as a parent? And the stepmother adopt?

Can I request any subsequent judicial review of my case if my appeal is denied ? Should I file before Appellate court rules?

District Court denied my motion to rehear/reconsider and gave no reason. Lioce v. Cohen a standard now?

Which court has jurisdiction? Family Court or Civil non-family Court?

Is it likely my child's father will get custody?

Who do we we need to contact to help us

Should my mom get a divorce before she retires in a year?