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Do I need permission from my ex to enroll my child in preschool?

Debra's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

Look at your order carefully as there are different ways of wording the Joint Legal Custody. Sometimes you just have to consult the other party...

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We are married for 17 years and now have a 2.5 year old son and live together in Sunnyvale. Child is born in CA.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

Counsel is correct. You should seek advice immediately. Filing a divorce action AND serving her with it will prevent her from leaving the...

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What are the chances that an out-of-state father will get joint custody on an infant he has never seen before?

Debra's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

With a child this young I would think there would be no out of state visitation to start. He will have to build a relationship with the child. A...

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Do I need a notarized letter/ statement, if I am planning on moving out of sate with my daughter, her dad and I are separated.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

If there is no court order and if there is NO action filed, you can leave the State with your daughter. You should think about the ramifications...

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Mother is refusing to disclose her residential address

Debra's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

I would notify the mother in advance in writing (text or email) that the child will not be given to her until the address is given to the father. ...

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Can my wife take my kids and move out of califorina without permission

Debra's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Hi, do you have an open case yet? When a Dissolution, Paternity, or Custody case is filed there is a restraining order on the back of the Summons...

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I am in a middle of a divorce. My new partner and I , are expecting a baby. Will It complicate the on going divorce?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Hi, you don't mention if there are child custody issues in your divorce. That is a possible area of complication. Also, as the attorneys have...

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Should I talk to a lawyer before I go to mediation?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

It is a good idea to consult a lawyer experienced in child custody. They may be able to help you identify issues or suggestions that you haven't...

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What to do in a situation like this. Both parents have joint legal and joint physical custody. Don't want to be in the middle.

Debra's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

They are putting you in an impossible situation. I agree with counsel, they need to have specific orders about the care of the child when they are...

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My baby's mom was given a order by cps to give up her rights to her daughter's for testing dirty on a voluntary drug test

Debra's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Hi - I'm not sure what your exact question is - but, you should contact an attorney immediately. Do you want custody? What stage of the court...

Debra Vaniman Crawford's Answers (453)

Do I need permission from my ex to enroll my child in preschool?

We are married for 17 years and now have a 2.5 year old son and live together in Sunnyvale. Child is born in CA.

What are the chances that an out-of-state father will get joint custody on an infant he has never seen before?

Do I need a notarized letter/ statement, if I am planning on moving out of sate with my daughter, her dad and I are separated.

Mother is refusing to disclose her residential address

Can my wife take my kids and move out of califorina without permission

I am in a middle of a divorce. My new partner and I , are expecting a baby. Will It complicate the on going divorce?

Should I talk to a lawyer before I go to mediation?

What to do in a situation like this. Both parents have joint legal and joint physical custody. Don't want to be in the middle.

My baby's mom was given a order by cps to give up her rights to her daughter's for testing dirty on a voluntary drug test