Questions answered by Hillary Johns

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Do back pay social security benefits for a child from an absent father, have to be given to child support for his arrears?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

This is a public assistance case? Yes, you do have to tell them where the money came from and how it was received. They would make a...

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I had a Civil TRO in Van Nuys courthouse last year. How do I get a copy of the Court transcript? No one will tell me.

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

You call the court and determine who the court reporter was at the hearing. The Court will give you his or her telephone number. You call the...

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Do I need to call the court or wait a little longer?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

Did you file a motion? The Court won't automatically set a hearing for default or any other hearing unless you request it. You have to do...

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Can I adopt my two grandchildren since I have been their legal guardians for all their lives. they are eleven and twelve now.

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

This is a very comprehensive question. You really ought to hire a lawyer to give you a professional consultation. No lawyer on Avvo can answer...

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Im gonna get married and my fiance live in AZ i wanna move out of CA. to AZ w/my son and i have 80% of the custody can i moved?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

You can file a Request For Order requesting permission to move to Arizona with your fiance and your son. They will refer you to mediation and the...

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Can my ex allow our daughter to get body piercings when we both have legal custody without my consent?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

Please don't post in caps. I understand that you're upset although this is equivalent to screaming. Yes, if you share joint legal custody, then...

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My stepfather molested me when I was 14 can I sue him for emotional distress and financial hardship?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

It doesn't sound like you have a case although I'm licensed in California. My suggestion: consult with a lawyer licensed in your state as to how...

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I submitted a COAP application over a year ago. To date there has been no decision. Is there a recourse?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Call and talk to someone who is in charge there. You say you don't want to be psuhy (Which I don't suggest that you do because it's rude) although...

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If a marriage is on the rocks, what can be done to protect yourself before a legal separation or divorce?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

I'm sorry that you're going through this. My suggestion: hire a lawyer who can advise you as to how to proceed. What you're asking is tantamount...

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How can the NCP prove child abuse and child neglect from part of the mother and step father towards the children?

Hillary's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

I'm so sorry. Yes! Call the police and file a report. What about these kids' teachers or friends at school or their parents. They must have...

Hillary Johns's Answers (3314)

Do back pay social security benefits for a child from an absent father, have to be given to child support for his arrears?

I had a Civil TRO in Van Nuys courthouse last year. How do I get a copy of the Court transcript? No one will tell me.

Do I need to call the court or wait a little longer?

Can I adopt my two grandchildren since I have been their legal guardians for all their lives. they are eleven and twelve now.

Im gonna get married and my fiance live in AZ i wanna move out of CA. to AZ w/my son and i have 80% of the custody can i moved?

Can my ex allow our daughter to get body piercings when we both have legal custody without my consent?

My stepfather molested me when I was 14 can I sue him for emotional distress and financial hardship?

I submitted a COAP application over a year ago. To date there has been no decision. Is there a recourse?

If a marriage is on the rocks, what can be done to protect yourself before a legal separation or divorce?

How can the NCP prove child abuse and child neglect from part of the mother and step father towards the children?