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Is there any way to ensure the return of a child from visitation with her father without a parenting plan?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

A parenting plan is an absolute must. Otherwise both parents have full custody, meaning that either could leave the country or hold the child. This...

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I want to get divorced, am I liable for my spouses debt?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

I agree. You will want to hire an attorney to review these issues. If this particular item is coming up re property division, there will usually be...

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Can I count the money I spent on my daughter such as food, clothing and school supplies as part of the child support?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

I agree, sorry, you will need to pay the amount.

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My Ex was awarded 40% of my pension in 1996, my health is failing and I'm close to retirement can I get that reversed?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

Very unlikely. The pension wasn't awarded based on need, it was awarded because it was community property. That means because it was "earned"...

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Is arrangements for real property and child support finalized by the Court in US applicable if 1 or both parties move to India?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

I am afraid you would need to look at the enforceability of an american court order in India by consulting with an attorney there. That being said,...

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Can I move before I get my non contested divorce decree

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

Has your final decree been filed? It sounds like the case is complete but you are waiting on a copy? I would suggest calling the clerk of the court...

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If the non custodial parent hasn't used his visitation time for years is the parenting plan still good?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

Right now the order is enforceable as is. You will need to do a modification, as the prior attorney stated. If your ex agreed to a modification,...

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Is there a way to stop an abuser from continuing to abuse woman?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

I agree. You can provide them DV resources and referrals, and you can suggest that they press criminal charges so that he is prohibited from this...

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Can I keep paying the verbal agreed child support amount?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

I would just like to add that if a court order was entered, but you verbally agreed to pay less, they may not be enough to have codified that...

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Can I relinquish my right for 14 year old who I am not allowed to parent too

Kathryn's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

I agree with Mr. Steele's wonderful answer. I am afraid your child's right to support outweighs your desire to cut ties. If you believe that child...

Kathryn M. Woods's Answers (202)

Is there any way to ensure the return of a child from visitation with her father without a parenting plan?

I want to get divorced, am I liable for my spouses debt?

Can I count the money I spent on my daughter such as food, clothing and school supplies as part of the child support?

My Ex was awarded 40% of my pension in 1996, my health is failing and I'm close to retirement can I get that reversed?

Is arrangements for real property and child support finalized by the Court in US applicable if 1 or both parties move to India?

Can I move before I get my non contested divorce decree

If the non custodial parent hasn't used his visitation time for years is the parenting plan still good?

Is there a way to stop an abuser from continuing to abuse woman?

Can I keep paying the verbal agreed child support amount?

Can I relinquish my right for 14 year old who I am not allowed to parent too