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Can my 11 year old daughter choose not to visit her dad if he hasn't had her for a weekend in 2 1/2 years?
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Answered on June 01, 2009
Given your circumstances, you should ask the court for permission not to follow the parenting plan until he complies with all of the requirements...
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Signature require
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Answered on June 01, 2009
If your spouse refuses to sign off on final orders for a divorce, then set a trial date. I have linked to the Cook County Self-Help Desk where...
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Can a child recieve her own child support in teh state of washington
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Answered on June 01, 2009
Typically not. Child support is intended to be a contribution to the household so that the child has a financial environment equal to what it...
What is the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington?
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Answered on June 01, 2009
In the context of civil pleadings (i.e., divorces, general lawsuits), nothing happens. Also, proving perjury is way harder than people think (and...
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I found out my daughter (16 years) has child - do I need to continue paying child support?
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Answered on June 01, 2009
Your obligation to pay child support doesn't end just because the child has now had a child of their own. Your order of child support should state...
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Help attorney lied & said i didnt have to show up for a case & thast he terminated it & i found out he lied & theres a warrant
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Answered on June 01, 2009
If your lawyer was not going to be available for that hearing, he/she should have had someone cover it, even if only a dismissal. If the lawyer...
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Something in my hamburger.
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Answered on June 01, 2009
Legally, there's not much you can do about the patty. Foreign objects on food cases usually required actual physical damages from the foreign...
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I am currently a foster parent of my neice. Having a hearing to place her w/her Mom. What can I do to prevent (child is 13)?
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Answered on June 01, 2009
As a foster parent, you should be able to make your observations known. Have you talked to the child's GAL/CASA? Have you talked to the social...
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Lawyer incompetence
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Answered on June 01, 2009
You can do a contempt motion yourself. Contempt is a willful violation of a court order. From what you describe it sounds like an appropriate...
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What should i do if my lawyer didn't care anymore about my case and i've already paid her 60% of total fee she asked for.
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Answered on June 01, 2009
You certainly have every right to fire your lawyer. Review your fee agreement to get a sense of how much your retainer you will get back. If...
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