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Can my childs mother (we;ve never been married) sue me for child support and alimony? I also want to petition for shared custody
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Answered on August 09, 2011
You are mutually liable for child support just as if you had been married. Spousal support is not available to unmarried partners. You have to...
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How can remarriage of the supporting x-spouse affect the alimony? Can alimony be reduced?
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Answered on August 09, 2011
The short answer to your question is that you may seek a post-judgment modification of spousal support. In order todo that, you need to show a...
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My daughter wants to tak to the judge about her custody arraingment. Can she do so?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
A judge is very unlikely to listen to a 10-year old much less give a child's statements much weight. Usually, courts don't listen at all until a...
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1)Length of alimony with extenuating circumstances of need? 2)Should I wait for him to file or find legal help and file first?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
You should file your own petition for dissolution and an OSC for immediate temporary spousal and child support. A 4+ year marriage will provide...
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I filed Contempt of Court in Family Law
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Attorney's are required to serve court filings on all opposing parties. If nothing is filed, there is no obligation. You can't complain about...
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Do I have a legal obligation to tell the my wifes lovers she has herpes.
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Answered on August 08, 2011
No and no.
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Can I get the Respondent to pay lawyer fees?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
A party paying lawyer's fees and costs in family law is usually dependent upon who makes more money. In the situation you describe, i don't see...
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Custody between my mother and self of my daughter
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Answered on August 08, 2011
First, I hope you have filed a missing person type report about your daughter with the police. It should include the police report about your...
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Custody
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Answered on August 06, 2011
First, document your attempts at communication. After 2 or 3 attempts with a few days in between, I'd go to the polic and ask them to check her...
Motion to Strike Demurrer a bad idea?
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Answered on August 06, 2011
If a demurrer has been fled I think you must have leave of court in order to file an amended complaint. I believe that only when the defendant has...
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