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How would i get a guy off my daughters birth certificate that i don't believe is the father?

Margaret's answer | Answered on May 10, 2011

This area of the law has been one that has evolved over the last 10 years or so and continues to be a changing landscape. I too the advise you to...

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How can I present this to the judge so it is admissable? Can I present it so only judge sees it?

Margaret's answer | Answered on May 06, 2011

Everything you say could easily be 100% true. On the other hand, what else could your daughter have said, BUT that she is caught in the middle AND...

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My husband and I got married 2008. A month ago, his 1st wife contacted me and told me that her and him are still married.

Margaret's answer | Answered on May 05, 2011

Wow, that must have been a shock to hear. It is certainly possible that she and he did not finalize their divorce. And, court documents are...

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Custodial parent violating washington state parenting plan on visitation?

Margaret's answer | Answered on April 27, 2011

In addition to the great answer and questions asked by Mr. Berner, I suggest the following: Send her an email or letter that documents what you...

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Is there a timeline for mediation?

Margaret's answer | Answered on April 27, 2011

This is simple. If there is an order that requires mediation, your husband is in contempt if he refuses to comply with that order. You can either...

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I serve papers to my daughters mom 15 days before the actual court date which is april 27-2011, she just now serve me today.

Margaret's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

Everyone must follow the court rules for filing and serving documents. If you filed and served a motion five or more days before the scheduled...

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Getting visitation enforced and are there rules pertaining to being in a relationship (not married) that could affct the outcome

Margaret's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

Unless there are restrictions on your parenting, you are entitled to all of the rights any person has in this country. In other words, you do not...

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My husband wants to get custody of his two boys.

Margaret's answer | Answered on March 30, 2011

No. Children do not get to choose. This is an adult decision that, before the court was involved, was in the hands of the parents. Once a final...

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Taking ex to family court pro se, have a question, concern.

Margaret's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

You have already gotten some good advice. I just would like to add that lawyers are business people who provide a service. We only get to stay...

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Is this a change in circumstance?

Margaret's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

What is it that you want to accomplish? If you are looking to change some part of your parenting plan, you might be able to do so without a...

Margaret H. Brost's Answers (59)

How would i get a guy off my daughters birth certificate that i don't believe is the father?

How can I present this to the judge so it is admissable? Can I present it so only judge sees it?

My husband and I got married 2008. A month ago, his 1st wife contacted me and told me that her and him are still married.

Custodial parent violating washington state parenting plan on visitation?

Is there a timeline for mediation?

I serve papers to my daughters mom 15 days before the actual court date which is april 27-2011, she just now serve me today.

Getting visitation enforced and are there rules pertaining to being in a relationship (not married) that could affct the outcome

My husband wants to get custody of his two boys.

Taking ex to family court pro se, have a question, concern.

Is this a change in circumstance?