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Child custody - Complainant claiming defendant is in contempt of court. Complainant has not seen child in 6 years nor attempted to.
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answered on Nov 4, 2022
There isn't a set time frame. You can always request a hearing date from the judge to get the case resolved.
I do not have the $3000 to $10,000 for an attorney for a divorce. He has not contributed to the household since stopping his direct deposit the last week of November 2021. There’s physical abuse, adultery and even a USB PLUG he put in my house at some point with a hidden camera. What do I do? We... View More 
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answered on Nov 2, 2022
You have said that this is a complicated case, but cannot afford a retainer. Your options are to save up to hire an attorney, or you can file the case without an attorney. For the type of case that you have described, your litigation budget should be around $20,000. A $5000 retainer is not going... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2022
A notary should be a person not related or connected to the parties. That is not the ideal scenario when thousands of non-related notaries are available. If the case has not been finalized and the paperwork signed by a judge, I would redo all the documents and have a disinterested notary sign.... View More
They had an argument, she hit him and he grabbed her arm to stop her. She did not file anything against him. The neighbor took the two teenage children to the police and they lied about what happened. The police showed up the next day and arrested the man although the wife said it didn't... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2022
Yes, it's legal. He can consult with a criminal attorney about how to seek a dismissal or change the bond conditions.
I DONT FEEL COMFORTABLE DOING THIS WITH HIM. Do I HAVE TO SHW UP
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answered on Oct 24, 2022
You probably do have to go. The mediator can keep you separate the whole time. They also should have sent you a domestic violence screening form ahead of time. You can also hire an attorney to help you at the mediation.
My wife committed adultery. She has been gone since 02/09/21. When can I get rid of her belongings? She had a man that she met on facebook and came & picked her and 3 of my children. She lives in Illinois now. When can I get rid of her belongings?
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answered on Oct 24, 2022
You should not. You can file for divorce and the court can decide by what time frame they are considered abandoned.
We have mediation and court scheduled. I don't understand why I have to pay for my attorney and mediation when all that needs to be done is calculate CS. Ex is high conflict and not working but they have copies of her pay stubs and what she was making before she purposely was terminated. Do... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2022
She is not obligated to agree to what you want. No one can make anyone sign anything. I'm sure your attorney has a worksheet prepared and will do their best to get her to sign. But we all have free will. If she doesn't want to sign, then you have to go to court in order to get the... View More
I and the other party have a temporary custody agreement, however, I and the child moved a year prior to the agreement being set in place. We've lived her for over two years now and neither I or the other party live in the county that set this order.
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answered on Oct 18, 2022
It's unclear what you are asking. If there is a case pending, it stays in that county until concluded even if you both moved.
What I found was that the petition needs to include:
name of the adopted adult
name of the adoptees
address of both parties
relevant information (i.e., social security numbers, years of age, etc.)
the adult’s written consent to be adopted
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answered on Oct 17, 2022
As with any court document, getting an attorney is best. A consent adult adoption would be relatively inexpensive and you can ensure it would be done correctly.
What can I do to get a title for it
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answered on Oct 14, 2022
You can't get a title for a car you don't own.
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My Sisters wife Ghosted on her after 10 years of marriage. My sister wife parents have her second car that was bought before the marriage. She have given her wife 7k to pay off the lease to the house that the moved out of but haven’t payed it. What legal rights do my sister have on... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2022
Your sister needs to file for divorce. The divorce judge will deal with the property.
I am going to file for an uncontested divorce without an attorney. My ex and I have actually been separated for over ten years. We do have two children together, one is no longer a minor. He has agreed to sign the divorce packet if I waive the child support. Is this possible? I know that it isn’t... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2022
Child Support can't be waived.
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answered on Oct 9, 2022
Yes, you need to keep paying it. Child support and parenting time are not connected. If you need help with parenting time, contact an attorney.
There are 3 children born during my marriage. 2 of them are my husband's biological children and 1 was born after we split. It is not my husband's biological child and he has never supported or raised this child in any way. What do I do regarding that child in the divorce process?
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answered on Oct 6, 2022
You need to speak to an attorney about this. It is possible to note the husband has no responsibility for the other child, but it must be done correctly. Legally, all children born during the marriage are legally the husband's.
My settlement agreement states that I shall continue to provide health insurance for minor children at a cost of $300 per month until they no longer qualify as dependents per the terms of the medical policy. My ex has announced that she will be adding them to her policy next year. Due to... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2022
You will need a new updated court order.
When my husband filed for custody of his children, he hired an attorney, and he was told that since his ex-wife did not have an attorney, the attorney had to advise her in their child custody case. Is that true?
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answered on Oct 4, 2022
No. An attorney only works for one person. If you want legal advice, you need to get your own attorney.
The monies from the settlement were also deposited into a brand new account and the house bought from that account . The couple had been separated for 2 years already with an order of protection in place .
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answered on Oct 4, 2022
Any house purchased during the marriage is marital property. The court can decide to award the property to one party vs. the other or a certain percentage based on fairness. We are not a community property state.
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answered on Oct 1, 2022
You need to speak with an attorney about your situation. If you have minor children, moving may not be best. If you don't, it may be possible for you to file and move immediately.
husband had a stroke in 2018 he has never been the same. I know that his mental capacity has changed because of this. I will lose my home. He has said he doesn't care. I will lose everything I have invested in this home. He now lives with his son . What can I do so the bank will approve the... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2022
You can't make him sign anything. You can request from the divorce court the ability to modify the loan.
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answered on Sep 29, 2022
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