Questions answered by Sarah Jeannette Arnott

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Can witnesses testify about their "impressions" or feelings without it constituting hearsay?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Impressions are not technically hearsay but, if I were the attorney on the other side of the table, I would object as the basis for your belief is...

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Is it possible to have an alimony order readdressed?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

I agree work my colleague. Unless the order is non-modifiable, your fiancé could and likely should bring a motion to modify support. It is very...

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If I am the primary /custodial parent and unwed from the father, can I move from California to Texas without his consent?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

Absent an order, technically speaking, yes, you could move away. However, you may be hauled back into Court in CA and be ordered to return the...

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What form or process is needed to file a motion to compel?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Please bear in mind the need to meet and confer requirements. Motions to compel are minefields and, if denied, could...

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Will the courts order me to pay my ex wife's student loan in the divorce.

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Most likely you will not be ordered to pay them as your wife is the person who benefits from the loan. It may not be that simple, however, and may...

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My x is threatening not to return my daughter a the airport from his every other weekend visit.

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with my colleague. Assuming you have court orders re: custody/visitation, bring a copy of the order to your exchange and, if need be, ask...

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Filed a request for default. It was accepted. The original FL 150 was filed 3 years ago. I should update now, yes?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with Ms. Bloom. As child support is always on the proverbial table, updated FL-150s can be filed later if one of you seeks child support...

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If reunification is ordered , and one parent never acts on it, can they wait 20 months to act

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Well, one of the good parts about your question is that it seems that the Court is involved now. The judge can reorder the reunification therapy...

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I served FL 110 (summons family law) but it was not completed properly. Can I take a default in Family Court?

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

This may be an issue that the clerks may or may not pick up on. I would say, to be 100% certain, it would be better to refile/reserve the petition...

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If i married abroad is my marriage legal in the USA and or texas? im american, wife is lebanese. we married in cyprus courts.

Sarah's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. It does not sound, however, as though there is any jurisdiction in the US for a divorce proceeding.

Sarah Jeannette Arnott's Answers (99)

Can witnesses testify about their "impressions" or feelings without it constituting hearsay?

Is it possible to have an alimony order readdressed?

If I am the primary /custodial parent and unwed from the father, can I move from California to Texas without his consent?

What form or process is needed to file a motion to compel?

Will the courts order me to pay my ex wife's student loan in the divorce.

My x is threatening not to return my daughter a the airport from his every other weekend visit.

Filed a request for default. It was accepted. The original FL 150 was filed 3 years ago. I should update now, yes?

If reunification is ordered , and one parent never acts on it, can they wait 20 months to act

I served FL 110 (summons family law) but it was not completed properly. Can I take a default in Family Court?

If i married abroad is my marriage legal in the USA and or texas? im american, wife is lebanese. we married in cyprus courts.