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How do I calculate a variable % month to month on an Osler Smith child support payment order?

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

If the court makes an order for the Smith Osler, you can ordinarily attach it to a wage assignment. There is a table which is generally attached to...

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Mother custody

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

You should immediately contact a family law attorney. Your wife may be attempting to blame you for the statements made by your son, if in fact...

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Adult Child Support for physically disabled child

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

If the parent seeks support based on a disability of the child, you may contest the request. You may need to retain an expert witness to show that...

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My husband's lawyer applied for exparte and was granted. Now 7 days before the MSc his lawyers wants to file another ex-parte?

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

You really should contact an attorney to represent your interests. If you do not appear at the hearing, the ex parte is likely to be granted. You...

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Can I disharge my wife's divorce attorney fees that I have been mandated to pay in a bankruptcy? She is refusing to divorce.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

You may not discharge support, attorney fees or any family law property distributions in a bankruptcy. If your spouse is not cooperating with the...

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If supervised visitation order has not specify additional family members or friends presence.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

It is always best to obtain permission from the court prior to bringing additional people to the monitored visitations. There may be factors which...

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I need to know about "grandparents rights" and how do I go about getting the process started?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 26, 2011

You should contact a family law attorney. California has very limited rights for grandparent visitation. If the children are with the biological...

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My boyfriend of 13 years has been paying for my daughters and my insurance for 2-3 years. Can he cancel it? Can I prevent this?

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 26, 2011

If your daughter is the biological daughter of your boyfriend, he can not cancel her from your insurance. If you are not registered domestic...

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How long after graduation do I have to pay child support in California

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 26, 2011

You will continue to pay child support until your daughter turns 18, becomes emancipated or gets married.

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Is a letter legally binding in court if signed by both parents; one relinquishing child custody and the other financial support.

Patricia's answer | Answered on September 25, 2011

You may legally waive your rights to spousal support, however child support is non-waivable. The letter will have absolutely no bearing on the...

Patricia Christine Van Haren's Answers (294)

How do I calculate a variable % month to month on an Osler Smith child support payment order?

Mother custody

Adult Child Support for physically disabled child

My husband's lawyer applied for exparte and was granted. Now 7 days before the MSc his lawyers wants to file another ex-parte?

Can I disharge my wife's divorce attorney fees that I have been mandated to pay in a bankruptcy? She is refusing to divorce.

If supervised visitation order has not specify additional family members or friends presence.

I need to know about "grandparents rights" and how do I go about getting the process started?

My boyfriend of 13 years has been paying for my daughters and my insurance for 2-3 years. Can he cancel it? Can I prevent this?

How long after graduation do I have to pay child support in California

Is a letter legally binding in court if signed by both parents; one relinquishing child custody and the other financial support.