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I keep hearing that child support is based on both parents' earnings and time spent with the child..my question is..

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

Keep a calendar with the time you spent with her on each date! If the child is old enough to understand have her initial the calendar every day. ...

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Foreign Custody Order / visitation custody

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

Your case is complicated, you could consult with an attorney and have them help you fill out the papers, but I doubt anyone will do it pro bono. ...

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Using "after support" option in allocation for child support add-ons?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

You can always try, the judge will understand. I do not see a reason you should worry, the worst is you do not win.

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Terminating parental rights California. Biological father not involved in 6 years. No support or contact (voluntary)

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

If you have an attorney go to trial, if not hire one for the trial. Your position is very strong.

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I paid for my MA in cash and in full to a private school in 1990. After that I took another course from same school but had

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

File a lawsuit and subpoena the documents, complain to the licensing agency for such school. But a family emergency is not an excuse.

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I paid for my MA in cash and in full to a private school in 1990. After that I took another course from same school but had

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

File a lawsuit and subpoena the documents, complain to the licensing agency for such school. But a family emergency is not an excuse.

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Would being pregnant and having my bf to take care of me be a good enough reason to get emancipated?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

No it is not a good enough reason to be emancipated, and yes he could still be prosecuted for statutory rape, but if it was consented to, there...

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Is contract to build house enforceable when no lien was filed & final payment was not made? See details for issue with contract.

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

If there is a mediation clause, use it. It will not cost you nearly as much as a trial and you will find out what a neutral attorney thinks of...

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17 year old and a non Compete clause and non disclosure.

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

Probably not as you were a minor when you signed it and non-compete clauses are very disfavored in California.

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At fault accident, insurance lapsed.....

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

In California the registered owner is liable up to minimum limits, but since this was your husband it is up to the community ( check with an...

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I keep hearing that child support is based on both parents' earnings and time spent with the child..my question is..

Foreign Custody Order / visitation custody

Using "after support" option in allocation for child support add-ons?

Terminating parental rights California. Biological father not involved in 6 years. No support or contact (voluntary)

I paid for my MA in cash and in full to a private school in 1990. After that I took another course from same school but had

I paid for my MA in cash and in full to a private school in 1990. After that I took another course from same school but had

Would being pregnant and having my bf to take care of me be a good enough reason to get emancipated?

Is contract to build house enforceable when no lien was filed & final payment was not made? See details for issue with contract.

17 year old and a non Compete clause and non disclosure.

At fault accident, insurance lapsed.....