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I raised a child from birth knowing she wasn't mine. I divorced her mom when she was three in 2011. I did paternity test...

Jay's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Since New Jersey issued the child support order, you are probably going to have an attorney in New Jersey to deal with the issue.

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I was married for 30 years but the unfair settlement has left me financially incapable of caring for myself.

Jay's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Your use of the term "settlement" concerns me. A judge is going to be reluctant to set aside a settlement if you knew that your spouse was hiding...

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Can someone wave there rights as a parent , With evidence proving that the other parent doesnt want them involved.

Jay's answer | Answered on December 16, 2013

First, regardless of whether the father wants to be in the child's life, he has an obligation to support the child. I suppose it is possible that...

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Normal parenting time-parenting plan

Jay's answer | Answered on December 15, 2013

I agree with Dave. There is no "normal" parenting time. Further, what a good parenting arrangement is will vary with time. For example, once the...

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In a seperation for the child custody hearing if the respondent is not served papers can thevhearing still go on.

Jay's answer | Answered on December 15, 2013

Probably not. The law requires that both parties have notice of any hearing, and the hearing generally cannot go forward without proof that both...

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Can a parent with a learning disability have custody of children

Jay's answer | Answered on December 15, 2013

I agree with Paula. There is no real way to answer this question without detailed information about the nature and extent of the mother's...

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Does judges have to follow what is written in the law or can they change and add things?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

The court has a duty to look out for the best interest of a child of children. Therefore, if the court believes that a parent's living situation...

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I inheritated half of my fathers estate will this effect my child support. i am not behind 0n my child support. we did not marry

Jay's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

As to whether an inheritance may affect your child support, the answer is "maybe." RCW 26.19.071 says that gifts and prizes are not included in...

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Child support forgiveness

Jay's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Your problem is that the back child support really does not belong to your "ex." It was for support of the child. By state law, both parents are...

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Can a restraining order also be used to prevent the parties from getting rid of assets in a WA divorce?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Yes. You will want to note a temporary orders hearing asking that both of you be restrained from selling, hiding, or disposing of any property...

Jay W. Neff's Answers (773)

I raised a child from birth knowing she wasn't mine. I divorced her mom when she was three in 2011. I did paternity test...

I was married for 30 years but the unfair settlement has left me financially incapable of caring for myself.

Can someone wave there rights as a parent , With evidence proving that the other parent doesnt want them involved.

Normal parenting time-parenting plan

In a seperation for the child custody hearing if the respondent is not served papers can thevhearing still go on.

Can a parent with a learning disability have custody of children

Does judges have to follow what is written in the law or can they change and add things?

I inheritated half of my fathers estate will this effect my child support. i am not behind 0n my child support. we did not marry

Child support forgiveness

Can a restraining order also be used to prevent the parties from getting rid of assets in a WA divorce?