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I am a primary and take care of a child 90% of time with joint legal & physical. Do I have a first say as to education decision

Judith's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

"Joint legal custody" means that you must discuss and agree; your custody orders should contain a method by which a decision is reached in the...

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Ex-husband is currently incarcerated in prison for XX amount of time due to felony charges.

Judith's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

It doesn't really matter what prior attorney said - only what the court order says. And they are too young to have a right to refuse - you are...

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Is it justifiable to request to modify our current visitation schedule if I feel it's in the kids best interest?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

The court would likely say that a relationship with their dad is more important than a dance or a birthday party but why don't they just ask their...

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Husband has accumulated debt on MY credit cards without me knowing. Can I divorce and get something out of it?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Depends on what you mean by 'get covered' - and although debt accumulated during marriage is 'community' it is possible to get H to pay more but...

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Does the name change filing fee double ($435 x 2) when both parents petition for the name change of one child?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

No - you didn't misunderstand; however, if you both together file one Petition, then there should only be one filing fee. Either way will work.

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Do I family lawyer?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

Although I agree that having a lawyer is also best, you need to realize that attorneys are not magicians; if 'dad' truly wants a relationship with...

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Can I get half of divorcing husbands SSDI PAYMENTS?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

If by 'divorcing husband' you mean that a Petition has been filed and that you have separated, then - no - and why would you think you have a right...

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Married 15 years, In California! Will I be required to pay 50% of my income to my spouse for life?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 11, 2015

She has a right to 50% of everything acquired 'during marriage' with your earnings (that are community property) as well as 50% of all obligations;...

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Do i have to go to court to request a lesser custody schedule or can I just work with my teenage son?

Judith's answer | Answered on October 11, 2015

You don't work it out with your son - you work it out with your ex-husband; the two of you can agree to modify the schedule informally but if you...

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Best pay to get the debt (combo of 50/50 child expense & personal debt) paid by a father of the child ...

Judith's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

I'm not sure that the 50/50 was for "child expense" but perhaps child-care and uninsured medical; nevertheless, as he has his own business, it...

Judith Ann Routledge's Answers (26933)

I am a primary and take care of a child 90% of time with joint legal & physical. Do I have a first say as to education decision

Ex-husband is currently incarcerated in prison for XX amount of time due to felony charges.

Is it justifiable to request to modify our current visitation schedule if I feel it's in the kids best interest?

Husband has accumulated debt on MY credit cards without me knowing. Can I divorce and get something out of it?

Does the name change filing fee double ($435 x 2) when both parents petition for the name change of one child?

Do I family lawyer?

Can I get half of divorcing husbands SSDI PAYMENTS?

Married 15 years, In California! Will I be required to pay 50% of my income to my spouse for life?

Do i have to go to court to request a lesser custody schedule or can I just work with my teenage son?

Best pay to get the debt (combo of 50/50 child expense & personal debt) paid by a father of the child ...