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What to do when parenting plan and child support ruling based lack of understanding drug test results, facts counter statements

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

I agree with previous counsel. It is extremely difficult to make sense out of your question. However, you need consult with a family law attorney...

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Is going back to court the only way to get the custody reversed? What do I do if I can't afford a lawyer because of the divorce?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

The situation you describe is all too common. I have personally seen similar results and it takes repeated effort to undo the decision which was...

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If I say no, what possibly could happen with a family that has money could do to me?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

I agree with the previous attorney. You do not have to consent. If you believe that your husband is "at peace" then do not consent. Good luck.

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Is this a proper way to write an order?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

It is unclear if the two sentences provided are direct quotes of what judge wrote on the order. Also, as indicated, without information as to the...

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What I should do about it please?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

I agree with previous counsel. If the father used corporal punishment, and you have a protection order forbidding corporal punishment, then the...

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After a finalized case, what else can the other party file if I am complying with the parenting plan? Is there anything I can do

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

There really is insufficient documentation and information to figure out what your ex is doing. Clients sometimes want to know in generic terms...

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When I file the ex parte, does the court grant what is in the Ex parte's declaration or what I am requesting in the Modification

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

An ex parte motion is distinct from a petition to modify. One of the functions of Ex Parte is to retain a status quo pending the full hearing on...

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What can I do to make that happen?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

There is some missing information--was there a partner/spouse with whom you had 3 children? If so, then that individual would have to agree to the...

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Can I serve by mail?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

A petition is what is filed to initiate an action. For example, the petition for parenting plan and custody, is a new action. A petition to...

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Would I be able to move in with my sister?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I think the best alternative to simply ask your parents if they would allow you to live with your sister? A third-party petition for custody might...

Deborah B Josephson's Answers (1517)

What to do when parenting plan and child support ruling based lack of understanding drug test results, facts counter statements

Is going back to court the only way to get the custody reversed? What do I do if I can't afford a lawyer because of the divorce?

If I say no, what possibly could happen with a family that has money could do to me?

Is this a proper way to write an order?

What I should do about it please?

After a finalized case, what else can the other party file if I am complying with the parenting plan? Is there anything I can do

When I file the ex parte, does the court grant what is in the Ex parte's declaration or what I am requesting in the Modification

What can I do to make that happen?

Can I serve by mail?

Would I be able to move in with my sister?