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My oldest daughter who turns 19 this month quit school last year in her senior year I am still paying how do I stop

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 03, 2010

I don't know how child support works in your state, but if it is similare to WA you can simply follow the court order. If it says child support...

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My son is 18 and has graduated High School However I cannot find in my court papers that child support was to discontinue at 18.

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 03, 2010

You can go to the court and pay for additional copies.

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While the kids are on visitation with their dad, can he restrict communication from their mom?

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

It sounds like it is time to modify the parenting plan. While it may concern mom that dad leaves kids with his wife or parents when it is their...

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Can a grandparent try to obtain custody when cps is involved with the parentals for domestic violence ?

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

You would need to file a Petition for Non-parental Custody. In order to do that you need to comply with RCW 26.10.032 "(1) A party seeking a...

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Child Support Modification - No Response to Summons

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

If your previous Order of Child Support was entered in WA the service by certified mail was proper. The next step would be a Motion for Default...

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Can my trust fund be taken if the mother proves i am the father of her child for back child support

Colleen's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

I think it would depend on the language in the trust. If it is becomes yours with no restrictions on how it is spent then it might be available to...

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Does it matter in CA who files for divorce first? We've been seperated for bout 1and1/2 years. It's time to move on, whats best?

Colleen's answer | Answered on May 29, 2010

If she hasn't filed yet, you need to go ahead and do it. Divorce takes time and avoiding the situation doesn't make it easier. I have found that...

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I got married thinking my husband was legal than he left me and immagration picked him up now i want a divorce

Colleen's answer | Answered on May 29, 2010

You get divorced the same way anyone gets divorce. File your papers and serve your spouse. I would act quickly before he is deported, service...

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In a meretricious relationship how is property split? I sold my home and entered the relationship with 48K to a joint account.

Colleen's answer | Answered on May 29, 2010

If you fit the legal standard for a meretricious relationship, then all property that would have been considered community property had it been a...

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What do I do after receiving a response to a joined dissolution?

Colleen's answer | Answered on May 29, 2010

Usually you don't just keep filing and serving response after response. You and your soon to be ex should discuss what you disagree about (maybe...

Colleen Willham James's Answers (53)

My oldest daughter who turns 19 this month quit school last year in her senior year I am still paying how do I stop

My son is 18 and has graduated High School However I cannot find in my court papers that child support was to discontinue at 18.

While the kids are on visitation with their dad, can he restrict communication from their mom?

Can a grandparent try to obtain custody when cps is involved with the parentals for domestic violence ?

Child Support Modification - No Response to Summons

Can my trust fund be taken if the mother proves i am the father of her child for back child support

Does it matter in CA who files for divorce first? We've been seperated for bout 1and1/2 years. It's time to move on, whats best?

I got married thinking my husband was legal than he left me and immagration picked him up now i want a divorce

In a meretricious relationship how is property split? I sold my home and entered the relationship with 48K to a joint account.

What do I do after receiving a response to a joined dissolution?