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Seeking legal custody of my niece who has been under my care since both parents have been in prison

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

It sounds as though you are seeking a guardianship of your niece. You would need to file a request for temporary guardianship of the person for...

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Child support after 12 years

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

Even if you earn more if you spend the majority of time with the child(ren) you may have been owed child support. You cannot request back child...

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My dad went to u.s. as tourist in 1990, and didn't return. is he considered legally separated with my mom

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

This is more of a probate question than a question of family law. The court in California (for the purposes of family law) would determine your...

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Before filing chapter 7 bankruptcy i was told by both the lawyer and thier assistant that my wife would have to file too.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

Can she sue? yes. Would she win? She would have to show she was irreparably harmed. The truth is the debt acquired during marriage is community...

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Can a judge legally apply child support arrears to credit community debt?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

I have often seen that done with pendente lite (pre-judgment) arrearages at trial or when judgment is entered. Stephanie White THE LAW...

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Where can I get an attorney for a divorce on a limited income of $804/ mo. from my disability

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

Some area (county) bar associations have a list of attorneys who will occasionally accept pro bono (free) cases. You might check if the bar...

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If the father of the baby is under age and does not work what can i do to get help

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

Until the father has earnings that can be used to determine support (I'm assuming the help you are requesting is financial help), you might seek...

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Step mother rights

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

You are not his legal guardian. Dad can't make you legal guardian. A guardian is not needed because he has a custodial parent. If Dad says it's...

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What are the steps a respondent can take to finalize a divorce that has been entered in default?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

There are several things that you could do. One would be to file a request for trial setting. Another option is moving to set aside the default...

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If I'm filing a move away myself, where can I find an example to follow?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2010

You might try a "Practice Guide" or "Forms" publication at your local law library. Make sure that the publication and any sample you might use...

Stephanie Farr White's Answers (341)

Seeking legal custody of my niece who has been under my care since both parents have been in prison

Child support after 12 years

My dad went to u.s. as tourist in 1990, and didn't return. is he considered legally separated with my mom

Before filing chapter 7 bankruptcy i was told by both the lawyer and thier assistant that my wife would have to file too.

Can a judge legally apply child support arrears to credit community debt?

Where can I get an attorney for a divorce on a limited income of $804/ mo. from my disability

If the father of the baby is under age and does not work what can i do to get help

Step mother rights

What are the steps a respondent can take to finalize a divorce that has been entered in default?

If I'm filing a move away myself, where can I find an example to follow?