Questions answered by Deborah B Josephson

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What happens to parents who lie during a custody case

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

It is not unusual for a party or a witness to lie with complete abandon. Many clients have been stunned when a spouse or witness lies under oath. ...

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Do I file for child support first or legal separation first?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

The mandatory form for a legal separation or dissolution includes a request to set child support. If you are representing yourself, you may want...

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Is there a rule or statute that pertains to this and how long does a Judge have to write and file an order. What if they don't?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

You may want to contact the judge's judicial assistant to inquire of the status. You can do so by telephone or written letter, just make sure that...

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Judges decision time on a case

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

You may want to contact the judge's legal assistant by telephone to inquire of the status of the judge's ruling. Obviously, you should bend over...

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What rights do I have to request the husband to not enter our property or dwelling during the court ordered transfer of the dog?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

I agree with Mr. Nelsen. As a practical and routine matter, two-legged children are typically picked-up by the receiving parent. It appears that...

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I'd like to know if I have any legal rights to get my grandson back temporarily from CPS. They tell me that I don't .

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Your question and situation scream for in person consultation with an experienced family law and dependency attorney in your area. Your case is...

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What is your experience with severe emotional abuse?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

I agree with the other responding attorneys. It is unclear if you are seeking an attorney or a counselor and for whom you require an experienced...

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Moving to a different state - Child support question

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

Since you are currently working with the prosecuting attorney in your area, you may want to simply let the PA know that you are moving and give the...

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If I were to serve someone and had to be 14 days before the court hearing, do you count day 14 the day of the hearing?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

It might be easiest to figure that if the hearing is on a Monday, then 2 Mondays before service needs to have been made. If a Tuesday hearing, 2...

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Can I as a 17 year old boy go in and change it to where I can live with my mom full time instead of my dad?

Deborah's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

I agree with Mr. Feinerman. As a practical matter, at least in Pierce County, the judges often take the position that at 17 the child votes with...

Deborah B Josephson's Answers (1517)

What happens to parents who lie during a custody case

Do I file for child support first or legal separation first?

Is there a rule or statute that pertains to this and how long does a Judge have to write and file an order. What if they don't?

Judges decision time on a case

What rights do I have to request the husband to not enter our property or dwelling during the court ordered transfer of the dog?

I'd like to know if I have any legal rights to get my grandson back temporarily from CPS. They tell me that I don't .

What is your experience with severe emotional abuse?

Moving to a different state - Child support question

If I were to serve someone and had to be 14 days before the court hearing, do you count day 14 the day of the hearing?

Can I as a 17 year old boy go in and change it to where I can live with my mom full time instead of my dad?