Questions answered by Melissa Marie Denton

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How likely is it that I will be able to get a judge to order the petitioner to pay for my attorney fees?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

The good news is that you are likely to have fairly low attorney fees if the court sees the facts the same way you do. For a modification of...

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When a parent dies who gets what?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

Make sure you check into whether your children now qualify for benefits through the Social Security Administration. While the federal government is...

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How to remove my children from custodial parents home???

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

I can't tell from your question which state your case will be in. I agree that you would be best off if you have a good family law attorney from...

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What happens if I can't follow the parenting plan?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

If you and the other parent reach an agreement and follow it to accommodate your work schedule, that is just fine to do. If you can't agree, you...

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I want to move from Washington state.will this prevent shared custody of my 2 yr old twins.i am the father

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

I want to clarify something that a couple of other answers may have stated incorrectly. We do not have enough information from your question to...

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Lost house to ex in divorce. Signed deed right over to her. However, mortgages are still in my name.

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

I am not an expert on tax law or fraud, so I can't answer the questions you did ask, but I believe it is a good idea to mention the underlying...

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I don't know where to start

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

I do not agree that you need a restraining order right now. That seems unnecessary unless your child's biological father is threatening to take him...

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At what age can a minor male decide where he wants to live our grandson has lived with us for four years now his mom wants him

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

You need to file a petition for non-parental custody right away if you want your grandson to continue to live with you. If you are at all able to...

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Want to change Parenting Plan and childs residence, child wants to live with non-custodial parent (he is 12). What to do?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

It would be a very good idea for you to have an interview with a very good family law attorney. You are very wise to focus on minimizing the pain...

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My 14 yr old son doesn't want to go to father's residence. What can we do? I have a younger son as well.

Melissa's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

I agree with the other answers, but want to point out that you should also follow the part of the parenting plan that deals with decision making....

Melissa Marie Denton's Answers (553)

How likely is it that I will be able to get a judge to order the petitioner to pay for my attorney fees?

When a parent dies who gets what?

How to remove my children from custodial parents home???

What happens if I can't follow the parenting plan?

I want to move from Washington state.will this prevent shared custody of my 2 yr old twins.i am the father

Lost house to ex in divorce. Signed deed right over to her. However, mortgages are still in my name.

I don't know where to start

At what age can a minor male decide where he wants to live our grandson has lived with us for four years now his mom wants him

Want to change Parenting Plan and childs residence, child wants to live with non-custodial parent (he is 12). What to do?

My 14 yr old son doesn't want to go to father's residence. What can we do? I have a younger son as well.