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What do I do if I can't get her server because she is lying. Can I still go to court and they see she lied? What is the nextStep

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

The legal process server should give you a declaration describing the attempt(s) at service, including a description of the person who answered the...

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Is the parenting plan we filled in Montana in affect after 5 years of all of us living in Washington state?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

Generally, an order entered in another state--including a parenting plan--remains in effect until it is either quashed (canceled) by that court OR...

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Name change after divorce, but with a SOC pending

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

Your situation is not clear from your question but I will try to answer. You say you "got a divorce," so I would normally interpret that to mean...

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Isn't one entitled to a court appointed attorney when one is at risk of going to jail?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

If you were summoned into court for supplemental proceedings on an Order and refused to answer questions during the supplemental proceedings,...

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Is it legal? My (adult) friend is convinced his DOC-employed parents have him under surveillance.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

If your friend is over the age of 18, unless his parents are his court-appointed legal guardians or he appointed them under a durable power of...

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Me and my us citizen spouse are divorced I fall in love with another woman can I file for a green card?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 02, 2015

This is an immigration law question and should be directed to immigration lawyers.

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Can a family lawyer help me gain custody and adopt my sons half sister even though another person is her guardian?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 01, 2015

I agree with my esteemed colleague, you need to consult with an experienced attorney. Also, please note that having legal guardianship over...

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If the receiver of a divorce agrees to pay for the divorce when is that payment due or does the judge determine that choice

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on November 14, 2015

It sounds like both of you are representing yourselves and not represented by attorneys. If you are saying that your soon-to-be-ex has agreed to...

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What paperwork do i need to file to get change of custody from my ex?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

I concur that you need to talk with an experienced family law attorney. You have a LOT of issues here, and your situation is far from...

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My ex claims to have filed for divorce in the state of CA. I reside in WA. What's my next step?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

I would add to the responses already posted that even if it turns out you weren't legally married you could still have been in what is known as a...

Elizabeth Ann Turner's Answers (38)

What do I do if I can't get her server because she is lying. Can I still go to court and they see she lied? What is the nextStep

Is the parenting plan we filled in Montana in affect after 5 years of all of us living in Washington state?

Name change after divorce, but with a SOC pending

Isn't one entitled to a court appointed attorney when one is at risk of going to jail?

Is it legal? My (adult) friend is convinced his DOC-employed parents have him under surveillance.

Me and my us citizen spouse are divorced I fall in love with another woman can I file for a green card?

Can a family lawyer help me gain custody and adopt my sons half sister even though another person is her guardian?

If the receiver of a divorce agrees to pay for the divorce when is that payment due or does the judge determine that choice

What paperwork do i need to file to get change of custody from my ex?

My ex claims to have filed for divorce in the state of CA. I reside in WA. What's my next step?