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Divorcing spouse served a 3 page response without filing with the court first. Is the response valid as being served?
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Answered on June 27, 2016
Its fine that you were served prior to it being filed.
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Can my x file at a different court house for child support and full custody when there's an order already in place.
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Answered on June 27, 2016
I am not sure whether the "new" courthouse is the Department of Child Support Services court. If the new request for order asks for modification of...
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Is my x allowed to file in a different courthouse that was not the original for modification and child support?
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Answered on June 27, 2016
Generally, no. The court that made the initial orders continues to have jurisdiction. However, I would need more facts to answer this question...
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The father of my son was arrested for petty theft while having our son over for visitation, what can I do about it? (Dec. 2014)
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Answered on June 27, 2016
Modification of visitation requires a showing of the best interest of the child. If your son was present or you ex is endangering the safety your...
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How to I change my daughters last name to the man that raised her since she was 2 weeks old.
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Answered on June 27, 2016
You need to file for step-parent adoption and terminate bio-dad's parental rights.
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Can I change my separation date on filed divorce papers?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
You can go back and amend your response but you may need the court's permission (leave to amend) to do that. I would just submit the amended...
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Do I have any legal recourse?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
The only recourse is for you to file a request for order and ask the court to set a date for him to refinance or in the alternative sell the...
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What's the best way for me to seek SEPARATION and/ or divorce from my husband of 15 years? Btw, he threatens to steal our kids.
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Answered on June 24, 2016
If you have property together; a lawyer can place a lien on the property for his/her fees; it is called FLARPL. If not, I agree with my...
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Woman has early onset Alzheimer's. Well to do husband files for divorce because he is allegedly seeing another woman. What now?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
She can either respond to the Petition or have a guardian ad litem appointed to prosecute the case on her behalf. Appointing a guardian ad litem...
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My daughter turned 18 last year in December she graduated high school this June 2016 do I still need to pay child support?
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Answered on June 23, 2016
Once she has graduated high school and reached 18 years of age, you no longer have a child support obligation.
