Claudia Silverman's Answers (113)

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Father of our 20 month old daughter is choosing to move away to another state. What is a typical long distant parenting plan?

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 31, 2015

I think you should get your attorney involved again ASAP. Options to discuss, given the young age of your daughter are: having father do the...

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Parent trying relocate 10yr old child to another school district. Active court order requires child remain another year minimum

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 31, 2015

First thing I would do is email or write a letter to the mom, and ask her if she intends to abide by the order re schooling. If she says she...

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Can I get a Santa Barbara father's rights lawyer who can make a court appearance Pro bono ? 9 yr old boy needs his father now.

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

It appears that self-representation has not worked well for you. Hire an attorney.

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Ive moved to Arizona from California with kids, gave 45 day notice, father never objected until after we moved and settled.

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Based on this recitation of the facts you are in the right. However, it doesn't mean you don't need an attorney. Please hire experienced counsel...

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Ex- wife is letting my children make plans on days/weekends I am supposed to have visitation, effectively denying my time.

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

I suggest you consult a family law attorney with experience in custody matters. Have that attorney review the current orders, as well as your...

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What age can kids be left alone at home?

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

If you can't afford child care while you are working, you should file for child support and seek the father's contribution toward child care...

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Cost/efforts of uncontested divorce after being legally separated?

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

If you already have an agreement drawn up, your attorney should be able to help you put it into legal form, whether a legal separation or divorce. ...

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Ex is exaggerating expenses and financial hardship and not accounting for income ; and is seeking child support modification

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

I suggest you schedule a conference with an experienced family attorney to discuss your options. You might discuss with the attorney the...

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How do they determine the payment of child support

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 25, 2015

Guideline child support in California is based on a formula that takes into account the adjusted gross income of each parent as well as the...

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Can i lower spousal support from original court order if my X wife is making a significant amount more money in CA

Claudia's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

As the other attorney mentioned, you may have grounds for reduction. It depends potentially on the language of your judgment, as well as other...

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