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What can I do about my ex not following orders and not giving me my visitations

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

You are going to have to take her back to court because I do not believe she is going to change for the better, only for the worse. You can (1)...

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Kids played sports for years, Dad is now refusing to let them. Can I ask for orders to deny visitation until after events?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

You are going to have to go back to court as it appears you have not been able to negotiate a resolution. It is a shame father is apparently...

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Can a mother change a 14yr old school if other parent is not providing a safe living environment for the child?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

If you are not represented by an experienced family law attorney you would be well served to retain one. Child Custody is a complex area of law. ...

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How do I deal with child visitation when I go to court and what should I expect under my circumstances?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Well, what do you want the outcome to be? Have you been to Family Court Services yet? Is there a hearing date for the issue of child sharing? If...

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Minor Counsel misrepresenting information and effect child therapist Text msg on the next hearing

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

You would be well served to obtain the services of an experienced family law attorney. Custody and visitation is not an area where the...

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My child's mother moved my son with her to Washington yesterday when I told her I did not want her to can she do that?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Because you call her your "ex wife" I assume your marriage was dissolved by a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. The Judgment should have...

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Can the Judge require me to pay alimony out of my social security check?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

Run, do not walk to the nearest experienced family law attorney. The court cannot modify support retroactively beyond the date on which you file...

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Approximately how much spousal support can be expected in a long term marriage over 15 years if one spouse has been making

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

You would be well served to retain the services of an experienced family attorney in your area. There are two types of spousal support, temporary...

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What are my options for a temp. restraining order received a few days ago that is stamped "filed" in san diego"family court"

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

Unlike my learned colleague, I would suggest you retain the services of an experienced attorney in San Francisco County. Until you retain counsel,...

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Can my husband deduct the mortgage payment from the child support he owes me? I am awarded the use of the family home for now.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

Is there a court order regarding child support, spousal support, payment of the mortgage and payment of the utilities? Without knowing whether...

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What can I do about my ex not following orders and not giving me my visitations

Kids played sports for years, Dad is now refusing to let them. Can I ask for orders to deny visitation until after events?

Can a mother change a 14yr old school if other parent is not providing a safe living environment for the child?

How do I deal with child visitation when I go to court and what should I expect under my circumstances?

Minor Counsel misrepresenting information and effect child therapist Text msg on the next hearing

My child's mother moved my son with her to Washington yesterday when I told her I did not want her to can she do that?

Can the Judge require me to pay alimony out of my social security check?

Approximately how much spousal support can be expected in a long term marriage over 15 years if one spouse has been making

What are my options for a temp. restraining order received a few days ago that is stamped "filed" in san diego"family court"

Can my husband deduct the mortgage payment from the child support he owes me? I am awarded the use of the family home for now.