Questions answered by Brenda J. Russo

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If my ex husband is unfit as a parent and abusive, can i ask for a supervised visitation for him?

Brenda's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

Based solely on this limited information, it is difficult to give a great answer. That being said, if the other parent poses a serious risk of...

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Opposing party refuses to sign court papers

Brenda's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

The answer to your question depends largely on facts that I don't have - and you should consider meeting with an attorney and getting appropriate...

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Can I file divorce papers outside the country?

Brenda's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

It is difficult to tell precisely what you are asking - i.e. whether you are seeking to divorce in the Philippines, or whether you are seeking to...

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Can I file a "Uniform Custody Jurisdiction Act" in the Philippines and present it in American Court when I return to US?

Brenda's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

As prior responders have noted, it is difficult to determine precisely what you are seeking to do, and the law is complex enough that you should...

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Divorce paper issues 4 years later; spousal support, child support, bigamy.

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

This scenario is somewhat complicated - and I wouldn't feel comfortable giving specific advice without knowing more about your case. That being...

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My son fathered a son when he was 18 years old. He signed over parental rights to boy's maternal grandmother.

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

The answer depends on many factors, such as whether the proper process was followed to collect child support. When your son "signed over parental...

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I was involved in a case against the state when I was younger and am 15 now.

Brenda's answer | Answered on April 29, 2013

Unfortunately, it will be difficult for an attorney to answer this question without knowing the terms of your settlement in your prior case. That...

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My boyfriend was arrest last year for domestic violence

Brenda's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I'm not sure whether you are looking for assistance on the custody side of this problem, or the criminal side. I would suggest that your boyfriend...

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What are the chances of a teenager living in California with an abusive dad having a say if he can live out of state with mom?

Brenda's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Unfortunately, I can't give you a good estimate on your chances based solely on this information. What I can say is that if you petition the court...

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Guardianship

Brenda's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

You say you have voluntarily relinquished custody of your children to a third party. If the children are happy, stable and well cared for in their...

Brenda J. Russo's Answers (574)

If my ex husband is unfit as a parent and abusive, can i ask for a supervised visitation for him?

Opposing party refuses to sign court papers

Can I file divorce papers outside the country?

Can I file a "Uniform Custody Jurisdiction Act" in the Philippines and present it in American Court when I return to US?

Divorce paper issues 4 years later; spousal support, child support, bigamy.

My son fathered a son when he was 18 years old. He signed over parental rights to boy's maternal grandmother.

I was involved in a case against the state when I was younger and am 15 now.

My boyfriend was arrest last year for domestic violence

What are the chances of a teenager living in California with an abusive dad having a say if he can live out of state with mom?

Guardianship