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My 17 yr daughter wants to live on college campus in the fall. Dad and I share 50/50 custody. He says no. Can she go?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

Technically, yes he has to agree, but practically, she is 17 and even if he files a Request for Orders it is unlikely that the court will go along...

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My ex got arrested at home w/a gun (22 unloaded in a drawer) and his mom w/ a good amount of cash and some personal amount of

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

You have said that he is a good father and your daughter loves him and his family. Why would you want to take that away from her? It is unlikely...

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Restituation

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

This does not sound like a child support question. It sounds like criminal unless the "restitution" is child support. If this arose from a criminal...

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Modification in Child Custody and Support

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

That means the order is temporary and a new order probably will be put in place at the hearing. Child support will be calculated based on you...

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I want to do family counseling with my children but my ex is not allowing us to do it. What can I do?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

You need to raise this issue when you go to court. It is not clear what your next court date is for; either raise it by filing a supplemental...

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Re: Child Support. Can I postpone a determination until my financial picture is accurately reflected?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

Ms. Juris is correct. California is very willing to review child support on a regular basis. Asking for a continuance will not be helpful since the...

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Settlement conference regarding visitation

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

The issues that either of you are allowed to raise depends on whether the other person had notice of the intent to raise the issue. If he has not...

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My wife receives monthy disability money from a private insurance company. We are going to get divorced. Am I entitled to 50%?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Since she was getting it before you married it is likely to be considered separate property. I am assuming this was a disability policy she paid...

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How does the court determine the child support amount if the parent works and lives outside US?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Go to the Department of Child Support Services and open a case. The U.S, has agreements with some countries on this issue. Child support will be...

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Does dad have grounds to vacate a default judgement when he filed a response but failed to pay filing fee?

Corinne's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

He is likely to be successful in setting the judgment aside; courts tend to not like default judgments. The fact that he gave his response to a...

Corinne Rae Coston's Answers (965)

My 17 yr daughter wants to live on college campus in the fall. Dad and I share 50/50 custody. He says no. Can she go?

My ex got arrested at home w/a gun (22 unloaded in a drawer) and his mom w/ a good amount of cash and some personal amount of

Restituation

Modification in Child Custody and Support

I want to do family counseling with my children but my ex is not allowing us to do it. What can I do?

Re: Child Support. Can I postpone a determination until my financial picture is accurately reflected?

Settlement conference regarding visitation

My wife receives monthy disability money from a private insurance company. We are going to get divorced. Am I entitled to 50%?

How does the court determine the child support amount if the parent works and lives outside US?

Does dad have grounds to vacate a default judgement when he filed a response but failed to pay filing fee?