Questions answered by Bruce Clement

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Do I need an attorney to make a major change to existing parenting plan?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

There is no legal requirement to hire an attorney to request a major modification to the parenting plan. However, having a good family attorney...

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The father of my children has not had contact with the kids for the last three years. Dose that mean that I can get solecustody?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

Lack of any contact for over one year is usually seen by the court as abandonment. If you have a parenting plan that requires visitation, you need...

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Does the Non custodial parent have to provide an address to where the children will be at?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

The parenting plan should have a provision requiring the noncustodial parent to provide information about where the child is staying. If it does,...

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Can the parent of a 19 year old file a restraining order against someone who is causing him emotional and psychological harm ?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

The statutes on domestic violence do allow petitions to protect others in the household under certain conditions. Go to your county courthouse, and...

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A 13 yr old is being charged with child molestion in the first degree if found guilty what can happen.

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

You posted this as a "family law" question. You should re-post it as a "criminal law" issue. A criminal law attorney should answer this question.

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Rights of a biological mother to a mentally/physically disabled 3yr old who dies (suspicious death) under foster care have?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

You are correct that this death seems suspicious. This tragic situation should be reviewed with you in conference with an experienced attorney....

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Can I become the legal guardian for my x step daughter?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

It is possible to become a legal guardian for an ex-step daughter. You would have to prove that both parents are incapable or unfit to care for...

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A father lives in Washington and the child/ren and mother live in another state, in which state do you file?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

In interstate custody cases jurisdiction is decided under the UCCJEA statute. See my AVVO Legal Guide on this subject. The case will normally be...

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How difficult and time consuming is it for a lawyer to remove a permanent restraining order of 9 years past?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

You say that the restraining order (RO) is basically moot now because your daughter is now 25. It is possible to get it vacated, but you have to...

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Is the Fathers drug use a defense in a contempt case?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

Stopping court ordered visitations is normally considered contempt of court. If you wanted to stop visitations due to the dad's drug use, you...

Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

Do I need an attorney to make a major change to existing parenting plan?

The father of my children has not had contact with the kids for the last three years. Dose that mean that I can get solecustody?

Does the Non custodial parent have to provide an address to where the children will be at?

Can the parent of a 19 year old file a restraining order against someone who is causing him emotional and psychological harm ?

A 13 yr old is being charged with child molestion in the first degree if found guilty what can happen.

Rights of a biological mother to a mentally/physically disabled 3yr old who dies (suspicious death) under foster care have?

Can I become the legal guardian for my x step daughter?

A father lives in Washington and the child/ren and mother live in another state, in which state do you file?

How difficult and time consuming is it for a lawyer to remove a permanent restraining order of 9 years past?

Is the Fathers drug use a defense in a contempt case?