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I have custody of my son his mother left approx 5 years ago she is from another country and my son was born in another country

Brenda's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

First let me make clear that I am unclear on the immigration issues that may be posed by your question - and whether you have already solidified...

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Can my husband keep me from bringing our children around my family?

Brenda's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

This is a complicated question. Your husband's alcoholism isn't relevant to his concern for your boys' well being, but may be related to your own...

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If a mom is disabled and father is an alcoholic, can we get guardianship of their 18 yr old, if parents are ok with it?

Brenda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

It sounds like what you want to pursue is a conservatorship, which is essentially a legal guardianship of an adult. Guardianships only apply to...

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My parents currently have guardianship of my niece. How do I obtain guardianship instead if the mother objects?

Brenda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

I am wondering whether your parents have legal guardianship, or a more informal arrangement. Assuming they have legal guardianship (this would be...

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Can ex spouse ask for changes in divorce settlement even though the current conditions were already approved by judge

Brenda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

It is unclear to me what specifically happened in your case - and the facts make a big difference here. If you are saying that you recited your...

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How do you establish residence for my children in another county in california

Brenda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

It sounds like you have already established residency in another county. What I am guessing is that you have opened a case in one county, gained...

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How many SOC's / other mediation programs for non-custody issues are the parties entitled to before setting the case for trial?

Brenda's answer | Answered on October 29, 2013

Going to court on your own when the other party is represented by an attorney can be difficult and stressful. You may want to file a motion asking...

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Do I have a chance at changing my current custody arrangement if I have joint physical and legal custody of my son(6yrs old)?

Brenda's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

Your question is "do I have a chance," and the answer to that question is yes. How big a chance will depend greatly on whether you are able to...

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General question related to Child Support.

Brenda's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

As the prior responding attorneys have noted - you should carefully consider rocking this boat. Yes, he is not helping - but no, you don't need...

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Hi i do i change my name after the naturalization process as i could not do it because the presiding judge wasn't present

Brenda's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

You have posted this question in the Family Law forum of Avvo, which is why you may not be getting the response you want. You may wish to post...

Brenda J. Russo's Answers (574)

I have custody of my son his mother left approx 5 years ago she is from another country and my son was born in another country

Can my husband keep me from bringing our children around my family?

If a mom is disabled and father is an alcoholic, can we get guardianship of their 18 yr old, if parents are ok with it?

My parents currently have guardianship of my niece. How do I obtain guardianship instead if the mother objects?

Can ex spouse ask for changes in divorce settlement even though the current conditions were already approved by judge

How do you establish residence for my children in another county in california

How many SOC's / other mediation programs for non-custody issues are the parties entitled to before setting the case for trial?

Do I have a chance at changing my current custody arrangement if I have joint physical and legal custody of my son(6yrs old)?

General question related to Child Support.

Hi i do i change my name after the naturalization process as i could not do it because the presiding judge wasn't present