Questions answered by Richard A. Karner Jr.

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Can a spouse be responsible for child support of his child if he doesn't work?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

The child is his, not hers so child support is his responsibility. If he refuses to work a judge will impute income on him to force him to meet his...

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My boyfriend and I have been together off and on for 30yrs. We have a child that is almost 28 .

Richard's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

If he signed a voluntary acknowledgment of parternity he is the legal father. He had 60 days from signing it to rescind it. After 60 days he has 2...

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Why does child support request to have my CASE SET ON PROGRESS CALL?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

Without seeing your orders there is not enough information to answer your questions. Consult with an experienced family law attorney for guidance.

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We need to no if we need a lawyer ?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

Refer to what your parenting plan says. However according to the law it is the best interest of the child and encouraged to allow maximum...

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My mother passed away in 2016 and her and my father was divorced when she passed, my father is still paying back child support

Richard's answer | Answered on June 22, 2018

He needs to petition the court that ordered the child support to terminate it. Consult with an experienced family law attorney.

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Can Ex refuse to pay child expenses until he receives copy of my taxes even though he paid alimony for only one month in 2017?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

It all depends on what your divorce decree says. Usually everything is a separate issue and if he was ordered to pay half of the child’s expenses...

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Child support?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 19, 2018

Child support orders should have an end date that self teminates when the child reaches 18 or graduates high school whichever comes later. Shame on...

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Do I need the father’s permission?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 19, 2018

It all depends on your court orders. If your court orders allow for you to take your daughter on international trips follow what they say you must...

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My ex boyfriend has lived with me for 4 years, but has been bringing girlfriend to my home I own. He paid rent. No contract.

Richard's answer | Answered on June 19, 2018

You have with him what is a month to month tenancy. This type of tenancy is created if you do not have a written contract. And you allow someone to...

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What the likelihood that I will have to sell my home during a divorce if my spouse contests that I maintain the home?

Richard's answer | Answered on June 17, 2018

If the home was used as the marital residence then it is considered marital property.

Richard A. Karner Jr.'s Answers (298)

Can a spouse be responsible for child support of his child if he doesn't work?

My boyfriend and I have been together off and on for 30yrs. We have a child that is almost 28 .

Why does child support request to have my CASE SET ON PROGRESS CALL?

We need to no if we need a lawyer ?

My mother passed away in 2016 and her and my father was divorced when she passed, my father is still paying back child support

Can Ex refuse to pay child expenses until he receives copy of my taxes even though he paid alimony for only one month in 2017?

Child support?

Do I need the father’s permission?

My ex boyfriend has lived with me for 4 years, but has been bringing girlfriend to my home I own. He paid rent. No contract.

What the likelihood that I will have to sell my home during a divorce if my spouse contests that I maintain the home?