Questions answered by Annette L Goudy

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What is the best thing to do in this case?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

Spousal support is based on need and ability to pay. The lawsuit money is considered income to you, and will be used to calculate support. ...

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Myhusband filed for divorce in CA stating the wrong residence for the children in the divorce papers, how do i correct this?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

Were the papers filed in California? California does not have jurisdiction, unless your husband is in the military and California is his home...

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Can I represent my brother in a child custody modification hearing if he signs over a Power Of Attorney to me?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

No. A Power of Attorney does not mean you can act as his attorney in court. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational...

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If I am the child and my father owes back child support?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

I am not licensed in Arizona, however in California adult children, especially after 4 years after reaching the age of majority, cannot go collect....

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Getting guardianship of 11 year old sister.

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

He should file a Petition for Guardianship over his sister. You don't indicate what county you are in, but in Orange County the court has self...

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I have court date for CS in NY but I live in another state. Can't afford to travel, any suggestions what should I do?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

I am not licensed to practice law in MI, however, it may be possible for you to make a telephonic appearance. You should call the court and...

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Is it kidnapping if I don't bring my son back to his mom?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

I am not licensed in MO, and I understnad you don't want to do this through the courts, but I am afraid if you do not, it will come back and hurt...

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Can wages be garnished from the legal spouse of a parent who either owes back child support or is making payments?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

Joint accounts can be seized, and the innocent party would have to go to court and ask for their community share of the account back. However,...

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Can my ex, who I have a permanent protective against, mail me a legal document he wrote up & served himself?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

I am not a licensed attorney in Washington. But if your question is simply how to stop him, based on your facts, I do not see that as even...

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Can a unwed mother move out of state without father's consent?

Annette's answer | Answered on May 28, 2009

I am not licensed in Arizona, but in California. Has paternity been legally established? Are there any court orders? She may be able to move if...

Annette L Goudy's Answers (654)

What is the best thing to do in this case?

Myhusband filed for divorce in CA stating the wrong residence for the children in the divorce papers, how do i correct this?

Can I represent my brother in a child custody modification hearing if he signs over a Power Of Attorney to me?

If I am the child and my father owes back child support?

Getting guardianship of 11 year old sister.

I have court date for CS in NY but I live in another state. Can't afford to travel, any suggestions what should I do?

Is it kidnapping if I don't bring my son back to his mom?

Can wages be garnished from the legal spouse of a parent who either owes back child support or is making payments?

Can my ex, who I have a permanent protective against, mail me a legal document he wrote up & served himself?

Can a unwed mother move out of state without father's consent?