Questions answered by Melissa Marie Denton

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I want to know how much i owe in child support?

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

The best way to find the answer to this question is to ask the state agency that collects child support in any state where you have children (or...

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Inneed of a family lawyer for child custody

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

You are so right that you need a family law attorney. Your situation is really tough and it would really be good if you at least meet with a good...

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Im preganant and want to give the child up for adoption should I go through my local caseworker at HHS or find a adoption family

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

Since I am adoptive mother, I want to tell you thank you for being willing to make this loving gift to your baby and to the adoptive...

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PA states members of x's family is not to contact me unless emergency pertaining to our children.

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

You need to seek a second opinion from another lawyer to see if there are any options to improve this situation. Sometimes the communication...

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What can a 17 year old claim off his family if he cannot bear them anymore? can a 17 year old get any assisstance of the law?

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

I am so sorry that things are so bad with your family. Though I don't practice in AK, I know that most states do have a method for a...

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Do we need a family lawyer?

Melissa's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

Yes. You would be wise to consult with an attorney to find out what your best options are. At least your husband may want to change his name (which...

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I have been divorced now for 6 yrs, I am receiving child supp, but its not enuf, can I go back to court and get spousal suppt

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 06, 2009

If you were not originally awarded alimony, it is unlikely you can get it now. The good news is that you might be able to get more child support....

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What is the likelihood of having to pay alimony in my divorce?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 06, 2009

Your question does not really give enough information to make an educated guess at a useful answer. Twenty years is a long marriage (or is it 17...

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If a parent has joint custody of a child and the mother dies, would the father get custody then?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 06, 2009

I am so sorry that your boyfriend and his son are going through the sorrow of the mother's suicide. That is awful. Most of the time, one...

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My boyfriend is trying to become a citizen here,but he needs to divorce his wife in mexico.How do we go about doing this?

Melissa's answer | Answered on October 06, 2009

I believe that in most places, your boyfriend can get a divorce from his wife at the place where he lives. You will have to check with a family law...

Melissa Marie Denton's Answers (553)

I want to know how much i owe in child support?

Inneed of a family lawyer for child custody

Im preganant and want to give the child up for adoption should I go through my local caseworker at HHS or find a adoption family

PA states members of x's family is not to contact me unless emergency pertaining to our children.

What can a 17 year old claim off his family if he cannot bear them anymore? can a 17 year old get any assisstance of the law?

Do we need a family lawyer?

I have been divorced now for 6 yrs, I am receiving child supp, but its not enuf, can I go back to court and get spousal suppt

What is the likelihood of having to pay alimony in my divorce?

If a parent has joint custody of a child and the mother dies, would the father get custody then?

My boyfriend is trying to become a citizen here,but he needs to divorce his wife in mexico.How do we go about doing this?