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My ex is moving out before we have a custody or child support agreement in place. How do we record child support paid?

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

It seems that you want to help him out and reasonably acknowledge his efforts to support his child before he is actually ordered to do so, and I...

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What are some ways to use witnesses from other states that can't make a physical appearance to an Evidentiary Hearing?

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

In Family Law, we often use sworn declarations to support claims made in a custody case. They are submitted in standard form (sometimes available...

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What steps do I need to take to get temporary child custody in California?

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

If you have prepared a stipulation, you need only file it for court approval and request that any remaining hearings be cancelled. You will...

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My ex-gf's parents filed for guardianship of my son. How do I get him back if I am not on the birth certificate?

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

You should speak with a qualified custody attorney right away for help in this matter. Depending on the state and how long your son has been there,...

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DeFacto Parenthood. My son is 8. Bio dad came into the picture when he was 4. But the man who raised him since birth, my

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

These sort of situations are usually covered by step-parent adoptions, but unless there is some sort of relationship with the child or your ex was...

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If the mother of child. Allowed daughter just to get help with schooling transportion till mom get on feet and the lady went

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

Any guardianship papers issued by the court are legal and operative (you have to obey them). However, if you have a question about notice or...

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My father put hands on me and we've been having so many problems lately. I want to call cps but if I did, where would I go?

Mary's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear that you're experiencing this sort of abuse from your father. You should know that any victim of domestic violence or child...

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Can I claim child support at court even though he claims that hes not working but i know that hes working under the table...

Mary's answer | Answered on December 11, 2012

I guess it really depends on what State you are in. You can get healthy families health insurance for children for about $10 per month. You need...

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Will I go to jail?

Mary's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

I noticed my esteemed colleagues jumped directly to the worst case scenario. They are correct that things could get out of hand you could have a...

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50/50 legal & physical custody. Primary residence with me on court agreement, on verbal agreement primary residence with dad

Mary's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

If your daughter is truly unhappy and wants to change schools and live with you then the proper course of action would be for you to file a Request...

Mary Pamela Lauser's Answers (56)

My ex is moving out before we have a custody or child support agreement in place. How do we record child support paid?

What are some ways to use witnesses from other states that can't make a physical appearance to an Evidentiary Hearing?

What steps do I need to take to get temporary child custody in California?

My ex-gf's parents filed for guardianship of my son. How do I get him back if I am not on the birth certificate?

DeFacto Parenthood. My son is 8. Bio dad came into the picture when he was 4. But the man who raised him since birth, my

If the mother of child. Allowed daughter just to get help with schooling transportion till mom get on feet and the lady went

My father put hands on me and we've been having so many problems lately. I want to call cps but if I did, where would I go?

Can I claim child support at court even though he claims that hes not working but i know that hes working under the table...

Will I go to jail?

50/50 legal & physical custody. Primary residence with me on court agreement, on verbal agreement primary residence with dad