Questions answered by Linda Joyce Alexander

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How useful is a lawyer in a restraining order case? My ex hired one, do i need one too? This also involves divorce & custody

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

I concur with my colleagues that you need to hire an attorney to protect your interests, the custody/visitation of your child and all of the other...

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Paternity Petition. Family Court Mediation date falls after my 30 day response window.

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

You can file a Request for a Fee Waiver if you qualify. Then file your Response. You want to have your voice heard then respond. You are...

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What can I do?

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

You should have and should in the future contact the police / sheriff if that occurs again. Additionally, you should call the police/ sheriff if...

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The custodial mother is moving 58 -65 miles away who does the judge favor in this situation?

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

Did she file a Request for Order for modification of custody/visitation regarding the Move Away? You likely should contact and hire an experienced...

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Is there a way I can still get child support from my ex husband

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

Do you have a Court order for child support? You can file with the Department of Child Support Services. You can contact them through the...

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I'm a child custody case can I be named as the other party in a custody hearing ?

Linda's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

I concur with my colleague that you should just have the NCP file the Request for Order to modify custody/ visitation. Good luck.

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Can we ask child support from our father? What is the best way to handle this situation? Please advice.

Linda's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

I concur with my colleague. If you are over 18 years old and are truly afraid of him, you can go to the Domestic Violence Clinic at the Courts and...

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Could the courts grant her full legal, as well as reduce my already limited visitation time with the children?

Linda's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

I concur with my colleague that declining to have your children in extra-curricular activities because they interfere with your parenting time. In...

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Should I file visitation violation reports if I am able to pick my child up at my next visitation?

Linda's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. You should keep a calendar of every time Mother fails to allow the visits. It this happens often, you can show the...

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Can I take my baby out of state w/o court order custody n not married

Linda's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

I concur with my colleague. If neither of you ever filed a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship, he has no legal rights to the child. ...

Linda Joyce Alexander's Answers (3103)

How useful is a lawyer in a restraining order case? My ex hired one, do i need one too? This also involves divorce & custody

Paternity Petition. Family Court Mediation date falls after my 30 day response window.

What can I do?

The custodial mother is moving 58 -65 miles away who does the judge favor in this situation?

Is there a way I can still get child support from my ex husband

I'm a child custody case can I be named as the other party in a custody hearing ?

Can we ask child support from our father? What is the best way to handle this situation? Please advice.

Could the courts grant her full legal, as well as reduce my already limited visitation time with the children?

Should I file visitation violation reports if I am able to pick my child up at my next visitation?

Can I take my baby out of state w/o court order custody n not married