Questions answered by Judith Ann Routledge

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Can a parent with shared custody take a minor child (13) to live in a country where the other parent can not visit?

Judith's answer | Answered on February 09, 2009

The departing parent will need either written consent from the other parent or a court order. If the primary custodial parent does not intend to...

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Once the D.A. presses charges against someone (such as in a domestic violence case), can the victim drop the charges?

Judith's answer | Answered on February 06, 2009

In addition to Atty Vichi's response, I would add that if the victim withdraws his or her charges - primarily by refusing to testify - then it...

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My wife is preg. & we've been seperated for over 3years. I'm filing an uncontested divorce, but there's complications due 2 preg

Judith's answer | Answered on February 05, 2009

I suppose the primary issue is whether it is your child, and if so, it may impact your actual separation date. Other than that, it isn't born so...

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Help..

Judith's answer | Answered on February 05, 2009

There are many personal reasons to stay or go when a couple decides to divorce, but I would say a primary reason is to retain possession of the...

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I am about to file for divorce. How much more would legal fees be if it went to trial for two days?

Judith's answer | Answered on February 05, 2009

It is not possible to determine in advance how much a "contested" divorce will cost; it depends in part on the attorney's hourly rate, the...

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Paternity test!

Judith's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

I know of no means to compel him to take the test, and I don't understand what you mean by "claim him as your father" However, I do understand your...

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My wife and I are not separated but my daughter chose to live with me. is it possible for me to leave her with her aunt.

Judith's answer | Answered on January 30, 2009

Although you and your wife may agree to any arrangements regarding custody of your minor child, remember that you have no legal orders giving you...

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Should I move out of his "separate property" home prior to filing for divorce?

Judith's answer | Answered on January 28, 2009

Although nobody can predict what a court might order because there are many considerations in addition to the two that you mention, I would say...

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I have joint custodial arrangement with my ex husband he moved can he commute the kids that far what are my rights

Judith's answer | Answered on January 28, 2009

As Atty Gould-Saltman emphasized, there is no "typical" solution to this problem. So much depends on your individual children, their ages,...

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Can we force an adoption for lack of financial or any other type of support in the last 5 years?

Judith's answer | Answered on January 25, 2009

You cannot "force" adoption without either 1) bio dad's consent, or 2) terminating his parental rights. However, you can accomplish your goals in...

Judith Ann Routledge's Answers (26931)

Can a parent with shared custody take a minor child (13) to live in a country where the other parent can not visit?

Once the D.A. presses charges against someone (such as in a domestic violence case), can the victim drop the charges?

My wife is preg. & we've been seperated for over 3years. I'm filing an uncontested divorce, but there's complications due 2 preg

Help..

I am about to file for divorce. How much more would legal fees be if it went to trial for two days?

Paternity test!

My wife and I are not separated but my daughter chose to live with me. is it possible for me to leave her with her aunt.

Should I move out of his "separate property" home prior to filing for divorce?

I have joint custodial arrangement with my ex husband he moved can he commute the kids that far what are my rights

Can we force an adoption for lack of financial or any other type of support in the last 5 years?