Questions answered by Michael Edward Bender

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Does child support include paying for half of the child's childcare expenses?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 09, 2017

If you already have a child support order it may include the provisions that each party is responsible for one-half of the cost of uncovered...

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Will a judge vacate an acknowledgement of paternity after three years based on an " at home" dna test?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

Not exactly sure which form was signed but it was likely the FL-235 Advisement and Waiver of Rights Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship. ...

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I live in California, If my ex does not stop his wage garnishment from his employer. Am I responsible to pay the money back?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

I agree with the other answers in that you are not entitled to the money you have received after the child support order is essentially terminated....

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What percentage of my income can I expect to part with if I went through a divorce?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

In a divorce income is looked at when calculating child and spousal support awards. It is impossible to say how much you will be paying based on...

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My babys Mom told me she is gonna take my 2 month daughter to live in another state and she says I won't see her anymore can she

Michael's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

I concur that you must file something with the court immediately. Custody cases can get very ugly after someone has left the state with a child. ...

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Can the cases be merged?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2016

If you already have a judgment in a paternity case there is no reason a second case that was filed by the other party should be merged with your...

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Can I not agree when my ex husband wants to decrease the child support amount?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2016

Child support is a fluid number that is always dependent upon what each parent is currently making and how the custody is split between the parties...

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Can someone change their last name through an attorney without going to court?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

If the name change is reverting back to your maiden name after a divorce judgment is entered, then yes. There is a Judicial Council form that can...

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What forms would I need to file to seek the court's permission to travel to another state with my child?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

If your current orders do not allow travel out of state and you have not finalized your case, yes you are still bound by the ATRO's. The only way...

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What are my options if my children are left alone for several hours?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 19, 2016

If the children being left alone is a change in circumstances meaning before he moved they weren't left alone, then you can request the court...

Michael Edward Bender's Answers (133)

Does child support include paying for half of the child's childcare expenses?

Will a judge vacate an acknowledgement of paternity after three years based on an " at home" dna test?

I live in California, If my ex does not stop his wage garnishment from his employer. Am I responsible to pay the money back?

What percentage of my income can I expect to part with if I went through a divorce?

My babys Mom told me she is gonna take my 2 month daughter to live in another state and she says I won't see her anymore can she

Can the cases be merged?

Can I not agree when my ex husband wants to decrease the child support amount?

Can someone change their last name through an attorney without going to court?

What forms would I need to file to seek the court's permission to travel to another state with my child?

What are my options if my children are left alone for several hours?