Questions answered by Jill K. Whitbeck

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Is my 17 year old able to sue her dad for money that he owes her that she has worked for?

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

It depends on how her account was set up. If it is a minor's account (UGMA or UTMA) then she may have a cause of action for her father's breach of...

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If my daughters dad request a vacation of staying in town doing nothing different other his ordinary schedule is that allowed?

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

If your court orders only say that you each get vacation time, and there are no restrictions on how that time can be used (such as requiring that...

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Do I need parental consent to adopt my stepson?

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Your spouse must terminate the parental rights of the biological father before you can adopt, and this includes termination "John Doe's" rights,...

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I live in nevada and need help with grandparent visitation rights.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Duplicate posting, see response to first post.

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I live in nevada and need help with grandparent visitation rights.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Any possibility of having visitation is dependent upon the mother and father being separated or divorced. So long as they are together and agree...

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Separated 20+ years ago, his location is unknown and I want a divorce.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

I'm not sure what your question is here. Go hire an attorney, file for divorce, go through the necessary due diligence to try and find your...

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I was electrocuted trying to win my 1 year old a prize at CIRCUS CIRCUS, Reno, Nevada and need help.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

First, in NV, if you are found more than 50% at fault for your own injuries, you lose. Second, you did not immediately report the incident so the...

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Do I still legally have custody of my children. our court date is on wed, do we have custody until that day.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

Forget about your rights, consider your obligations. You are obligated to protect your children from violence and harm. It appears that you are...

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I think I got INCORRECT custody advice from legal aid in NY. Now I'm moving to Nevada 4mths Pregnant and need the right answer.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

It is possible you are confusing the issues of divorce and those of custody. And I am horribly confused as to why you would file for a legal...

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I have 12 year old son that has been and is asking to terminate co-parenting.

Jill's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

You have far too many issues going on here to address, and it appears they have been going on a very long time. Why would you allow a co-parent to...

Jill K. Whitbeck's Answers (6923)

Is my 17 year old able to sue her dad for money that he owes her that she has worked for?

If my daughters dad request a vacation of staying in town doing nothing different other his ordinary schedule is that allowed?

Do I need parental consent to adopt my stepson?

I live in nevada and need help with grandparent visitation rights.

I live in nevada and need help with grandparent visitation rights.

Separated 20+ years ago, his location is unknown and I want a divorce.

I was electrocuted trying to win my 1 year old a prize at CIRCUS CIRCUS, Reno, Nevada and need help.

Do I still legally have custody of my children. our court date is on wed, do we have custody until that day.

I think I got INCORRECT custody advice from legal aid in NY. Now I'm moving to Nevada 4mths Pregnant and need the right answer.

I have 12 year old son that has been and is asking to terminate co-parenting.