Questions answered by Patricia Christine Van Haren

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Relocation to Japan with minor child--my soon to be ex can prevent me from moving?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 25, 2011

Your former spouse cannot prevent you from moving, however he can prevent your child from moving. A move away case can be difficult to argue and...

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Can my boyfriend go to jail if he is 18 but impregneted me when he was 17 and im 15

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 25, 2011

Yes, your boyfriend could go to jail. You are a minor and you are not of an age of being able to consent to sex.

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Can I get joint legal custody in CA?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 24, 2011

Since your wife has no funds for a lawyer and you are earning more, you will likely be paying your legal fees as well as hers. Cheating is...

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My child is 9 months the father has done nothing and isn't on the birth certificate what can i do to keep him way.

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

You may wish to file a restraining order against the father and his mother if they continue to harass you. If the father files a paternity action...

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Once revocation of Summary Dissolution has been filed, it is possible to reverse it and continue with summary dissolution?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

You must refile the Summary Dissolution as a new case. You can not change your mind and have the prior case revived.

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If I leave the house, does it hurt custody chances in California?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

It will not effect your ability to have joint custody, even if you leave the house. You may wish to consider filing for divorce, custody and...

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Is it ok for my 15 year old sister to come with me to the court room?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

The answer would depend on the County where the matter is being heard. There are many family law courts that to do not allow minors in the...

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Can you assign someone over the age of 21 guardianship over your child (19years old)?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

The laws are very strict in not allowing anyone under the age of 21 in a bar. There is no type of guardianship to grant her. If I were to want to,...

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Do you think I will be able to get all rights takin away

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

Courts generally do not favor the complete termination of parental rights. You may be able to get sole legal and physical custody as the father...

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Do you think I will be able to get all rights takin away

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

Courts generally do not favor the complete termination of parental rights. You may be able to get sole legal and physical custody as the father...

Patricia Christine Van Haren's Answers (294)

Relocation to Japan with minor child--my soon to be ex can prevent me from moving?

Can my boyfriend go to jail if he is 18 but impregneted me when he was 17 and im 15

Can I get joint legal custody in CA?

My child is 9 months the father has done nothing and isn't on the birth certificate what can i do to keep him way.

Once revocation of Summary Dissolution has been filed, it is possible to reverse it and continue with summary dissolution?

If I leave the house, does it hurt custody chances in California?

Is it ok for my 15 year old sister to come with me to the court room?

Can you assign someone over the age of 21 guardianship over your child (19years old)?

Do you think I will be able to get all rights takin away

Do you think I will be able to get all rights takin away