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Im afraid that either I was setup, or she is doing this at her mothers request because she wants to establish paternity and hit me for 20 years back child support. Either way I want to know my defenses and protection in this situation before establishing contact. Her 21st birthday is almost a... View More 
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Child support payments are not ordered retroactively but rather from the time they're ordered. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
He went to finish the school year no his father's cut all contact no number to reach him no address and I try to call via face book no answer neither of us have a court ordered custody threw the courts and his father just recently started coming back around he been in and out all his life... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
You can file for custody rights in court. If the dad abducted your child, you can report that to the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
His mother wants to visit my baby too much is that an obligation? Lets say we go to court to fight custody is that something the judge will agree with him? I dont think thats necessary because I'm his mother and he is the dad nobody else should be visiting my baby if I dont want to...
answered on Jul 26, 2017
You can file for custody and child support in court. The mom can file for grandparent visitation rights. Why do you oppose that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More
That i paid the years prior to not knowing the child w asnt mine?? Is there a time limit on trying to get the money bck?
answered on Jul 12, 2017
You can seek to terminate support via court orders and request repayment in that filing depending on the facts. You may need to also file a paternity suit to object to paternity. Were you intentionally defrauded? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More
We haven't lived or slept together since December 2015. And if I ask for a divorce he will fight it just to make my life difficult. He slept with 2 other women during the course of our marriage.I want to put my baby's biological father on the certificate and as their surname. Would... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can file for divorce, and you and the biological father can both fill out the birth certificate for your child and file it with the city. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
Are you married? Have you filed for divorce? Are you on the lease? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I have a PFA me and my kids temp was issued 3/2/17 hearing was 3/9/17 - was continued til 4/20/17 pending investigation of possible Criminal Charges. What are the chances judge will just continue again since investigation is still pending vs just giving us a Final pfa
answered on Apr 19, 2017
Continuances are based on the facts of the case and relevant law. They are determined by judges using their discretion on a case-by-case basis. They should not be abused. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
That may be considered child abuse if she kicks him out and/or if she has been beating him. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
How can I get custody back of one child but still have to fight for custody of the other one? I have took numerous drug tests an had A&D assessment all which were good an get my daughter 3 days a week supervised how can I be fit to raise one child but have to keep fighting in court for the other one
answered on Dec 15, 2016
It depends on your history with that child and other related issues. The facts should be reviewed by counsel. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions,... View More
I am getting married and just don't know!
answered on Dec 1, 2016
I have to say Yes. It is very customizable and recommended. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any Attorney-Client relationship.
My friend T.L. (anonymous) was physically and verbally assaulted by her boyfriend. She had the cops remove him from her apartment (he was not on the lease in the first place) after she called to say that she felt unsafe around him. She is interested in filing a protective order, but wants to know... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2016
Great question! So, when you file in DC for a protective order, you ask what relief you are seeking. When you go to Court, the judge will complete (or you will settle with the opposing side) an order regarding your motion for a protective order. A section on that "order" includes... View More
If a child was pushed to direct them in the room in which they were asked to do their chores and they slipped and hit their face on the carpet and it caused a rug burn not meaning for any of it to happen or cause injury or harm can a parent be charged for assault on a child or possibly lose custody... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2016
I would recommend contacting us at your earliest convenience. This matter is serious. In response to your question -- yes, you can be charged with assault. Assault is the unwanted touching (or imminent threat of touching) of another without privilege and without consent. DC Code 22-404(a)... View More
I have a court hearing in october but do not want him around until then.
answered on Aug 20, 2014
Under normal circumstances, if he is trying to talk with his child, you may not look good in the judge's eyes if you prevent that communication. The judge looks at what is in the best interest of the child. However, your circumstances may not be normal. Talk with local counsel to determine... View More
State of Georgia divorce decree but live in Washington, DC.
answered on Aug 20, 2014
I am licensed in DC and Georgia.
In either jurisdiction, unless the order allows your ex to decrease child support during the summer, he must comply with the order. If he fails to pay child support when due, file a petition for contempt.
answered on Jul 27, 2013
The fact that you are already paying child support for other children will be taken into consideration by the court in the current case.
answered on Mar 11, 2012
In DC, you can go the Clerk's office (Family Law) and request the case file. If you are a party in the matter, there shouldn't be a problem obtaining the affidavit. The family law clerk is on the ground level of the courthouse.
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