Questions answered by Chelsea C Baldwin

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Legally, does a divorce settlement check have to be mailed with a signature required, or are other methods acceptable?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

If your divorce decree just says "paid by X date" then that is all that is required. If something were specifically required it would be outlined...

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I am curious about the steps and laws CPS need to follow when they have taken a child into custody

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

You have a lot of rights that are impossible to outline in this limited on-line format. I have attached a link for you below that has more...

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If i get a parenting plan will my ex be able to see his chidren if he has a communication with a minor felony?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

Usually if the two of you reach an agreed parenting plan the judge is just going to sign it. CPS is not going to get involved unless there is an...

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Should I try to get full or primary custody of my 11 month old?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

Ultimately this is your call as a parent. You need to do what is best for your child, What is best for you may not be a standard "plan" where dad...

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What happens if I do not comply with an out of state court order that could put my son at risk?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

California does not have jurisdiction over the child per the UCCJEA. The child's custody matters should be decided in Washington. You should file...

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Do I pay partial travel for children during visitation?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

Read your order closely. In general you are obligated to pay travel expenses that relate to visitation. One parent's choice regarding vacations...

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How does someone amend a birth certificate to include the father's name in a CPS case?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

If CPS is involved (a dependency action) then generally they will take care of establishing paternity and thereby amending the birth certificate to...

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Can an attorney contact a J.A. ex parte asking for special approval to be added to a docket because

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

If they "cc"ed you on the e-mail that is not ex parte because you were copied on the e-mail and I would not have a big issue with this. There are...

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How long must I wait before belongings are considered abandoned?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

If you still have attorneys you should use them to get this done. If not I would usually recommend you send a letter to your Ex stating that he...

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My mom wants me to come back and live with her but I want to live with my grandparents. I am 13. What do I do? Can I say no?

Chelsea's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

You should not be put in this position - this is really an adult problem. That being said your grandparents should look into third party custody...

Chelsea C Baldwin's Answers (202)

Legally, does a divorce settlement check have to be mailed with a signature required, or are other methods acceptable?

I am curious about the steps and laws CPS need to follow when they have taken a child into custody

If i get a parenting plan will my ex be able to see his chidren if he has a communication with a minor felony?

Should I try to get full or primary custody of my 11 month old?

What happens if I do not comply with an out of state court order that could put my son at risk?

Do I pay partial travel for children during visitation?

How does someone amend a birth certificate to include the father's name in a CPS case?

Can an attorney contact a J.A. ex parte asking for special approval to be added to a docket because

How long must I wait before belongings are considered abandoned?

My mom wants me to come back and live with her but I want to live with my grandparents. I am 13. What do I do? Can I say no?