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Parenting plan

G.'s answer | Answered on May 05, 2017

If the judge signed it, it is a "court-ordered parenting Plan". If you are in agreement, a modification is possible.

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If I am still married since 1991 though for years been apart SM I entitled to his benefits

G.'s answer | Answered on May 05, 2017

The earlier answer has a lot of truth in it. If you are only concerned about Social Security benefits, consult with a lawyer than specializes in...

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What can I do, who do I contact?

G.'s answer | Answered on May 05, 2017

You say "ex" - does that mean ex-wife ? Then you need to file for a divorce. If it means ex-girlfriend, has your paternity of this child been...

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Can I sue the trustee (his mother) of my ex husbands trust fund?

G.'s answer | Answered on May 03, 2017

I concur with the earier opinion. You need to consult with an experienced attorney, perhaps one with both experience in family law matters and...

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Are the State Laws of WA, particularly, the RCW's, should to followed with the parenting plan?

G.'s answer | Answered on May 03, 2017

The parenting plan is a court order and will control the situation. Since your question does not indicate which RCW section you think is at odds...

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Is there a law that can help me with this ?

G.'s answer | Answered on May 03, 2017

Unfortunately, you will need to discuss this issue with a lawyer in Oklahoma or who is licensed to practice there. Under the rules for choice of...

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What to do when family court commissioner failed to grant hearing I requested in to contest results?

G.'s answer | Answered on April 25, 2017

Your question is confusing. If you never took the test, there are no results. But evidently the court "ordered" you to take the test and I gather...

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My ex husband says he doesn't need my permission to take my kids out of the country

G.'s answer | Answered on April 24, 2017

First place to look is your existing Parenting Plan. Is the trip only for vacation or for some other purpose ? Is there any reasonable concern...

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Divorced since October. Both names are still on car loans.

G.'s answer | Answered on March 28, 2017

The bank or lending company was not a "party" to your divorce action. So the earlier answer (refinance or sell the car) is accurate. If it is a...

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What happens to a custody case that has been sitting for over a year?

G.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2017

You indicate that your lawyer has not contacted you since the summer of 2016 but have you tried to contact your lawyer ? If not, that is the place...

G. Geoffrey Gibbs's Answers (805)

Parenting plan

If I am still married since 1991 though for years been apart SM I entitled to his benefits

What can I do, who do I contact?

Can I sue the trustee (his mother) of my ex husbands trust fund?

Are the State Laws of WA, particularly, the RCW's, should to followed with the parenting plan?

Is there a law that can help me with this ?

What to do when family court commissioner failed to grant hearing I requested in to contest results?

My ex husband says he doesn't need my permission to take my kids out of the country

Divorced since October. Both names are still on car loans.

What happens to a custody case that has been sitting for over a year?