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Can I get both sole legal and physical custody for my 6 weeks infant? Permanent if not temporary?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

What you may want to try is Joint Legal Custody with you having the final decision making authority if you cannot reach an agreement. The Court...

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Is the court hearing after mediation the final hearing or will there be more continuances?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

As counsel have stated, it is hard to tell. Sometimes the Court keeps setting review dates and sometimes it leaves it up a parent to file. You...

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My question is do I wait for mediation to take place or do I sign up with a new monitor I don't want to add stress to the kids.

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

The best thing would be for the parents to agree to the monitor. Is the sudden disagreement reasonable or is an effort to control the situation. ...

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Is it common for temporary physical custody to become joint physical custody with an infant?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

Child custody and visitation (and child support) orders are always modifiable until the child reaches the age of 18. With an infant it is to be...

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Restraining order forms

Debra's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

There is a court form DV-505 that can help you figure out what to do. Also, see if your court has a self-help center to help you. The procedures...

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Change in custody?

Debra's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

This appears to be a situation where you will benefit from sitting down with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss the matter...

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What paperwork should I file for the situation below? Would it be paperwork for contempt or another motion?

Debra's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

You should contact an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss this in detail and go over your options. Contempt isn't usually the...

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Ex family stalking me and won't stop

Debra's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

Unless this amounts to domestic violence or civil harassment the Courts can't do anything. Seek the advice of counsel experienced in these areas. ...

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What are my legal remedies, if any?

Debra's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

As far as family law goes, you can file for divorce. I would suggest that you seek marital counseling first.

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1- should I file a contempt? 2-Can we increase the amount of child support to my benefit, for the reason above?

Debra's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

I agree with counsel. You can modify child support when there is a substantial change in circumstances by filing a Request for Order. Regarding...

Debra Vaniman Crawford's Answers (453)

Can I get both sole legal and physical custody for my 6 weeks infant? Permanent if not temporary?

Is the court hearing after mediation the final hearing or will there be more continuances?

My question is do I wait for mediation to take place or do I sign up with a new monitor I don't want to add stress to the kids.

Is it common for temporary physical custody to become joint physical custody with an infant?

Restraining order forms

Change in custody?

What paperwork should I file for the situation below? Would it be paperwork for contempt or another motion?

Ex family stalking me and won't stop

What are my legal remedies, if any?

1- should I file a contempt? 2-Can we increase the amount of child support to my benefit, for the reason above?