Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

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If I raised my grandson for a year my daughter missed a court date because she no longer lived where it was sent

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

From what you say I have to assume that the bio dad has custody, and is a fit parent; the mom (your daughter) is unfit; and although you had...

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Deadline to respond to a motion to vacate and order for protection DV

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

I agree with the prior answer about deadlines. However, you can file earlier than that. See my AVVO Legal Guides on DV and motions to vacate for...

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Is Findings of Fact a separate document from the court order and parenting plan? Is this required

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law is a separate document which is filed after a trial. See my AVVO Legal Guides on modifications and...

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Can I just request our file from the Guardian Ad Litem on our case, or is there paperwork that needs to be filled out?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

If the case was closed months ago, the GAL was probably discharged. To get info at this late date you would probably have to file a motion with the...

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Can I make my ex give me my half of an investment that I forgot about during my divorce

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

Sometimes it is possible to file a motion to divide an asset that was not mentioned in the original divorce decree. See my AVVO Legal Guides on...

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Ex confessed child abuse to a uniformed officer, is non compliant of 2 y.o. court order and a GAL report tells court neither???

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

The statement of child abuse is an admission against interest, and is admissible as an exception to the rule against hearsay. See my AVVO Legal...

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Will a judge change custody after 9 years due to accusations about my husband and his background when mediation is required?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

To get a major modification in the parenting plan, the dad has to show a substantial change in circumstances for you and the child that harm the...

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My nephew lives with me and I am seeking to adopt or have a third party custody. Is one easier? Less expensive? More permanent?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

If the mom and bio dad are in agreement, adoption is probably best. Adoption is permanent (non-parental custody is not). All custody proceedings...

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Can my ex make me pick our children up from school when I live 2000 miles away. When its my visitation.

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

You need to consult with an experienced attorney about the details, and have the attorney actually read the parenting plan, before giving legal...

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Can i get married and move to another state?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

The court will not authorize relocation of your children unless you comply with the Relocation Act. A summary of what is required is in your...

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