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My mother is 60 years old and recently engaged with the plan of marrying soon. I really do not know her fiance well and trying to be proactive to ensure that her assets, meaning her home and vehicle, which are paid off, social security benefits and retirement is secure in case they get divorced or... View More 
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answered on Nov 16, 2021
She needs to consult an attorney to obtain a prenuptial agreement so her assets are protected.
I am the alleged father of a month old child. I am not on the birth certificate. I had filed a complaint for paternity and motion for genetics test last month. Recently, I received a letter stating that they can not proceed with the case until I fill out a financial affidavit. Is that necessary... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2021
Yes it's required. They are seeking child support so a financial affidavit is needed.
Child support has ever been given. My question is if my sons father goes to court, can he get full custody? Also what steps should I be taking in a situation like this for precautions? I’m not even sure who technically has custody as of right now. Him or I.
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answered on Nov 5, 2021
If there is no court order, you have custody of your child. However, it seems that you have been sharing parenting time with his dad, which is a good thing. A court determines what's in the child's best interest regarding custody. If you have your son more now and the schedule is... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2021
An affair is sexual relations with someone other than your spouse.
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answered on Nov 1, 2021
Not necessarily. It depends on many factors. Consult with an attorney about your specific case so they can give you specific advice.
My hubby showed for the TPR hearing, I did Not. Apparently, our rights WERE terminated. He didn't sign any paperwork, and, as I stated, I did not even go. Can our babies be adopted out without even our Knowledge? Also, can we adopt our own kids?!
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answered on Oct 28, 2021
If your rights were terminated, the children can be adopted with no notice to you.
A few days later, we find out that there is a warrant for his arrest in GA that we believe his parents called and reported him for. But he did nothing wrong. Now his mother is harassing us and threatening us.
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answered on Oct 28, 2021
You haven't asked a question, but if he has a warrant, then he needs to turn himself in. If the mother is harassing you, you can just block her from your phone to solve that problem.
Guardian ad litern told judge the parents did not have money for report however they both paid for court fees with money available
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answered on Oct 20, 2021
It is not required. If the report is not already drafted, it takes many hours to do that and will cost the parties probably an additional $5,000 at least. So they may have paid for the investigation, but the written report is more.
Every time my boyfriend's baby mother gets mad at him she doesn't let him see his son, she controls everything and he doesn't know what to do because he feels like he has no choice or control even though it's his child as well
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answered on Oct 19, 2021
He won't have any rights unless and until he files a court case and gets rights and a custody order.
I filed a petition to change child custody (my ex has primary, I want 50/50 as circumstances have changed). I provided text message screenshots between the two of us that clearly backed up the claims I was making; however, he and his attorney filed a response that said all the screenshots were... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2021
Don't worry about the lawyer says. First, anything you add to the petition isn't considered evidence. In court, you present the evidence to the judge. But send clear copies of your evidence to the attorney ahead of time. Let the judge decide if your evidence is usable or not. But you... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2021
If you have a court order regarding custody, you can file for contempt if he is not complying with it.
Could I have supervised visitation removed?
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answered on Oct 6, 2021
There is no set punishment for bad parental decisions.
I filed for Legitimation and 4 days later child support filed an case. so right now i am currently trying to get them decided on one case instead of two cases but i do not have an child support order already. My question is if we (both parents) have agreed to Joint Physical and Joint Legal Custody... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2021
If you think your child is in harm or danger, then you shouldn't be ok with joint custody. Presenting a custody case is more than just giving the judge a parenting plan, but more about proving why that is in your child's best interest. Speak to an attorney in your area about your options.
Zero mortgage and we live in it. My rights,? As in long term as well as short term?
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answered on Sep 30, 2021
It's possible that the deed can be undone and your rights to the house restored. Speak to an attorney about how to proceed.
He cheats and is verbally abusive but is projecting it onto me, like I’m doing those things to make himself look like a victim. Facebook won’t take it down when reported as harassment or bullying.
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answered on Sep 30, 2021
Speak with an attorney about filing for divorce and asking for a restraining order.
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answered on Sep 28, 2021
That the party is ready for trial.
4 months nothing. He has been paying the house payment and she isn’t on the mortgage. How fast can he evict her. How can she protect t herself if he comes to the house and is being verbally abusive
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answered on Sep 26, 2021
He can't evict her. She needs to contact an attorney to discuss her options and next steps.
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answered on Sep 24, 2021
You can file a modification of child support in superior court.
i have police report of abandonment/child neglect, interview with children scheduled for next day or so,
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answered on Sep 23, 2021
Speak to an attorney about filing for divorce, custody, child support and alimony.
I have 6 children. I'm on child support for only one of them due to the mother lying to me about closing the case before the court date. I provide for all children and with this one child support case it's taking away from me providing for my other children as I used to. Does the fact... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2021
The court can only consider other children if they live with you or if you have a court order on child support for the other children that you are currently paying.
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