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I have served the mother of my child child support modification papers, as my pay has decreased over $1000

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Unfortunately, clerks at the courthouse cannot give you legal advice. The statute specifies what you must do when filing a Petition and you have to...

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My boyfriend and I split up and now we have a parenting plan. January we got back together and we still have a parenting plan.

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Yes by entering with the court an agreed order of dismissal. However, if you are unmarried, it is unwise to proceed without a valid parenting plan...

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If a law enforcement officer violates your constitutional rights, or assaults you without cause, can you defend yourself?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

NO. If your rights have been violated, the proper forum to address those issues is court, not by engaging in further unlawful activity.

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In ds260 i got asked ... Have you lived anywhere other than this address since the age of sixteen?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

If you do not update it you have lied which can have serious ramifications, especially since you have just admitted you lied in a public forum...

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Can I file a parenting plan without the respondent signature?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

You may file a proposed parenting plan, but it has no force and effect until it is signed by a Judge -- an unsigned PP is just a piece of paper and...

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What happens if other parent is conducting parental alienation?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

If your child is already 17, its probably too late. When he is 18 he can do what he wishes. Proving parental alienation is very difficult and it...

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Can I get custody if the other parent has a criminal history and doesn't have their own place to live and is really unstable

Dave's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

If you are not married and there is no court order in place, she has full physical custody right now and you do not have any residential rights to...

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How do i have the fathers visitation supervised?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You file a motion to adopt a temporary parenting plan and ask for supervised visitation.

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How do i have the other parents visitation supervised?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You can ask that his visitation be supervised until trial however, only a trial court can order permanent supervision and that would be unlikely...

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What steps do I take to ensure that my son's mental state be considered by the court when deciding charges, placement.

Dave's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

This is not a child custody question -- please post under criminal law.

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

I have served the mother of my child child support modification papers, as my pay has decreased over $1000

My boyfriend and I split up and now we have a parenting plan. January we got back together and we still have a parenting plan.

If a law enforcement officer violates your constitutional rights, or assaults you without cause, can you defend yourself?

In ds260 i got asked ... Have you lived anywhere other than this address since the age of sixteen?

Can I file a parenting plan without the respondent signature?

What happens if other parent is conducting parental alienation?

Can I get custody if the other parent has a criminal history and doesn't have their own place to live and is really unstable

How do i have the fathers visitation supervised?

How do i have the other parents visitation supervised?

What steps do I take to ensure that my son's mental state be considered by the court when deciding charges, placement.