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Mother of my child got an attorney 8 months into our case. Will this change anything?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

I agree with the above answers. An attorney on the other side more often than not results in more sanity in litigated family law cases. My AVVO...

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IF WE HAVE A PARENTING PLAN THAT STATES THE OTHER PARENT HAS VISITATION EVERY OTHER WEEKEND IS IT OK FOR THEM TO VISIT HIM AT SC

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

The non-custodial parent is usually allowed to have some contact at school, but the rule of reason applies. If his visits at school are disruptive...

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What is the difference between Filing a motion for reconsideration VS revision and what is the advantages of each one?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Reconsideration is done by the same commissioner; revision is done by a judge. In my experience the commissioner will rarely change a prior order...

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Can my son's dad change my son's school without my consent?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Normally the dad in this situation would not be allowed to change the school without a court order. My AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on custody...

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Can I present and file the document which was not in the documents filed, in motion for revision yet discussed at hearing?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

The rule is that no new documents can be considered at the motion to revise. However, I have seen the judge bend the rule sometimes. If the...

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For a motion for revision I know it has to be turned in by 10 days and it has. When do I have to get the Motion to the other

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

A motion for revision has to be filed and served within 10 days of the court order. That's why people hire attorneys. My AVVO Answers and Legal...

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For supplemental proceedings what if I feel that questions being asked are not relevant?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Failure to answer during supplemental proceedings can result in a finding of contempt of court. Contempt can be punished with jail. Answer the...

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Vacation Days

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

It's discretionary with the judge, but normally a parent can have just about anyone watch the kids during their time. My AVVO Answers and Legal...

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Hello, i was divorced in 1990 and in the papers i was to get 10,000 dollars from the house when she sold it, well i got 1,800

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

The statute of limitations has apparently run. In addition, if the net she received was only $1800, the court would probably have said she would...

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How soon do I need to respond and was I given enough time

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

You are supposed to be served 14 days before the hearing; you respond before noon 4 days before the hearing; they can file and serve a strict reply...

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Mother of my child got an attorney 8 months into our case. Will this change anything?

IF WE HAVE A PARENTING PLAN THAT STATES THE OTHER PARENT HAS VISITATION EVERY OTHER WEEKEND IS IT OK FOR THEM TO VISIT HIM AT SC

What is the difference between Filing a motion for reconsideration VS revision and what is the advantages of each one?

Can my son's dad change my son's school without my consent?

Can I present and file the document which was not in the documents filed, in motion for revision yet discussed at hearing?

For a motion for revision I know it has to be turned in by 10 days and it has. When do I have to get the Motion to the other

For supplemental proceedings what if I feel that questions being asked are not relevant?

Vacation Days

Hello, i was divorced in 1990 and in the papers i was to get 10,000 dollars from the house when she sold it, well i got 1,800

How soon do I need to respond and was I given enough time