Michael John Harrington

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Palm Desert, CA

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business ... +2 more

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Can a non-custodial parent be forced to pay child support even though the child receives a monthly check from SSI , dad deceased

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Yes child support can still be ordered. Im only licensed in California though.

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How would I terminate the non custodial parents rights?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Im only licensed in California but most states have a procedure to terminate parental rights for adotion or step parent adoption. Willfull failure...

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Registered letters to inform of upcoming custody. What to do when they won't accept or sign for letter?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Im only licensed in California but why not simply hire a registered process server to perform personal service (hand deliver) the court papers.

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How do I stop my exhusband, a never-convicted but repeatedly-accused child molester, from being granted unsupervised visitation?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Im only licensed in California but the standard of proof for criminal court is not the same as family court. Simply because there are no...

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Can my friends get custody of a child they have taken care of since he was born?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but most states have a procedure for non parents o obtain guardianship

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I need help. my ex has my daughter and he got with me when i was 15 an he was 32

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but consider filing for custody.

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What do I need to do to get custody of my nephew?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but most states have a procedure to file for guardianship.

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Do I need to get custody of my 3 month old daughter?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but usually a father must establish parental rights such as being on the birth certificate, or hloding the child...

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Can I violate an order of protection by adding a note about when he can pick up our child for the weekend when served by a cop?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but if the police officer deleivered the note for you, its diifcult to claim you violated the order. Next time...

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What rights do I have if I only have 49% custody?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

I am only licensed in California but most states have physical custody (who the chold loves with) and legal custody (who makes imporatnt decisions...

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