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If my husband and i divorce and he signs his rights to our 3 daughters away will he still have to pay child support?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

Your ex cannot sign away his parental rights unless there is someone ready to adopt the kids. Technically speaking, once a parent's rights are...

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I am trying to get my child support reduced. I need to know what I need to do

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

Below is a link to the Alabama child support office with instructions on what to do. Make sure you provide all the necessary identification (SSN,...

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Does an attorney have an obligation to make a referral if they have a conflict of interest or can they just blow you off?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

I have never heard of any obligation to give additional referrals if a lawyer doesn't take a case. It's not necessarily a "good ol' boys" issue. ...

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What type of an attorney should i engage to defend my professional cpa license?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

You may also want to look under "professional malpractice" in your area to find a lawyer who can deal with the licensing issue AND potential civil...

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Case number or proof lawyer is working on case?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

You can contact the California State Bar Association (their public services page is linked below). I can almost guarantee that if THEY call your...

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Ethical behavior of an attorney

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

You are always free to fire your attorney. Look at your fee agreement to see what kind of refund you may get. A lawyer has to refund any unearned...

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In my divorce decree it says that my ex has to pay a certain amount of money each month. He is 5 months behind, what can I do?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

If the decree says he has to pay a certain amount each month by a certain date and he fails to do so, you can file a motion for contempt. You...

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Asking for a special set...

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

When you file your pleadings, note at the very beginning that you will need more than 10 minutes of time. Be clear why (without suggesting that...

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Giving up perential rights

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 20, 2009

If you have a parenting plan, ask the court to modify it to restrict the father's visits based on his criminal conduct. If you can document it, it...

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My wife filed for divorce. We've been separated for two years.

Carolyn's answer | Answered on April 20, 2009

Below is a link to your county's court website. It looks really useful. Click on FAQs to get some info on representing yourself. It also has a...

Carolyn Annette Elsey's Answers (716)

If my husband and i divorce and he signs his rights to our 3 daughters away will he still have to pay child support?

I am trying to get my child support reduced. I need to know what I need to do

Does an attorney have an obligation to make a referral if they have a conflict of interest or can they just blow you off?

What type of an attorney should i engage to defend my professional cpa license?

Case number or proof lawyer is working on case?

Ethical behavior of an attorney

In my divorce decree it says that my ex has to pay a certain amount of money each month. He is 5 months behind, what can I do?

Asking for a special set...

Giving up perential rights

My wife filed for divorce. We've been separated for two years.