Questions answered by Steven James Brown

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I am stationed in South Carolina, but have been a legal resident of California since birth, can i apply for divorce in CA?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

Depends upon weather your wife has recently resided in the state of California for a long enough period of time to establish the jurisdictional...

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How to prepare for custody mediation in California?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

I would agree with the previous attorney's response in that you should consult with an attorney to find out the ins and outs of mediation. ...

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I have a legal separtion and the paper say joint custdoy.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 18, 2012

The orders that were made by the court before you moved back in together will remain in full force and effect until you or the other parent go back...

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Can the custodial parent report to the court the negative comments the noncustodial parent makes to the child over the phone?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 15, 2012

Yes. The courts (judges in family law cases) are concerned with the health, safety and welfare of the children of the parties. The courts are...

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I need to adopt my child back from her aunt and uncle they are ready to relinquish their parental rights and return her to me

Steven's answer | Answered on June 06, 2012

I would initially ask the same question that was asked by the other attorney. Are you sure that your aunt and uncle adopted your child or was...

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Can another judge review my family law case?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

If the issue of cost of transportation and who was to pay for it was not addressed at the previous hearing, you can file a new OSC and ask the...

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Is the court willing to take away time from a parent if the child wants more time in extra-curricular and friends?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

It would be extremely helpful to know how old the child is. Because you and the other parent live 400 miles apart from each other, it's not like...

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Im just beginning my divorce Im going to the child arrangment meeting next month

Steven's answer | Answered on May 30, 2012

You have not provided enough information for me to provide you with a thorough response. I will say that your 19 year old child does not have to...

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What ,if anything, can i do and where do i begin?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 29, 2012

You have not provided enough information for a proper response to be given. Has the District Attorney's office filed charges against you for...

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Can the female parent leave the state of California with the child and have the thought of not returning to california?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 23, 2012

Based upon the question, it is assumed that the husband originally gave consent for the limited purpose of wife taking the child to Texas for a...

Steven James Brown's Answers (77)

I am stationed in South Carolina, but have been a legal resident of California since birth, can i apply for divorce in CA?

How to prepare for custody mediation in California?

I have a legal separtion and the paper say joint custdoy.

Can the custodial parent report to the court the negative comments the noncustodial parent makes to the child over the phone?

I need to adopt my child back from her aunt and uncle they are ready to relinquish their parental rights and return her to me

Can another judge review my family law case?

Is the court willing to take away time from a parent if the child wants more time in extra-curricular and friends?

Im just beginning my divorce Im going to the child arrangment meeting next month

What ,if anything, can i do and where do i begin?

Can the female parent leave the state of California with the child and have the thought of not returning to california?