Questions answered by Romina Ben-Elyaho

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What are the Requirements for Continuing a Hearing in Family Court?

Romina's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

If the other side has not yet filed a Response and you're the moving party, I would simply ask. More than likely the Court will agree to continue...

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My ex wants to take my daughter, I found out he married for a girl for citizenship and is still married. Will I get custody?

Romina's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

The documents you found will weigh towards his credibility, however, how is he as a father? Is he attentive and present? You should contact an...

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Married in CA.Filing for divorce in AZ,Do i still need to wait 6 mos to re-marry?

Romina's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

Although you filed for divorce in Arizona it does not appear based upon the information you have provided that your divorce has been finalized or...

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No there is no court order for paying the ex wife spousal support while we are separated she just filed for divorce

Romina's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Without an Order from the Court or a signed Stipulation entered by the Court you are under no obligation to continue to pay your ex. However, most...

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I divorced in 2002. It was a long turm marriage & alimony is forever. The problem is the calculation was wrong & I am allowed to

Romina's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

You should schedule a consultation with an experienced Family Law attorney and take a copy of your Judgment for them to review. I agree with the...

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Can I represent myself if I previously had an attorney due my last child custody modification?

Romina's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

You may always represent yourself in a Family Law proceeding. If you have an ongoing matter, you should have your prior attorney sign a...

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How to change temporary consent order and get child custody when other party don't agree?

Romina's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I don't know how much it differs in Baltimore, but in Los Angeles, I would immediately file a Request for Order and/or a Contempt wherein I list...

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My wife and i are having problems. she has threatend to not give me a divorce and move out of state with my child.

Romina's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I would file a Petition for Dissolution immediately and have her served with the documents. The Petition and Summons contain ATROs (Automatic...

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When filing an FL-300, are the "plaintiff" and "respondent" the same as the original order?

Romina's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

If you are filing an FL-300 then you are filing a Request for Order in a Family Law matter. In Family Law there is a "Petitioner" and a...

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What do I do i am going through divorce my attorney quit representing me last court date was 6/2012

Romina's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

It is in your best interest to hire a new Family Law Attorney. There appears to be several issues still pending in your dissolution proceeding...

Romina Ben-Elyaho's Answers (31)

What are the Requirements for Continuing a Hearing in Family Court?

My ex wants to take my daughter, I found out he married for a girl for citizenship and is still married. Will I get custody?

Married in CA.Filing for divorce in AZ,Do i still need to wait 6 mos to re-marry?

No there is no court order for paying the ex wife spousal support while we are separated she just filed for divorce

I divorced in 2002. It was a long turm marriage & alimony is forever. The problem is the calculation was wrong & I am allowed to

Can I represent myself if I previously had an attorney due my last child custody modification?

How to change temporary consent order and get child custody when other party don't agree?

My wife and i are having problems. she has threatend to not give me a divorce and move out of state with my child.

When filing an FL-300, are the "plaintiff" and "respondent" the same as the original order?

What do I do i am going through divorce my attorney quit representing me last court date was 6/2012