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Can I move back into the house
answered on Sep 5, 2024
If you both own the home then you have equal rights to the home. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I also have filed for divorce, will I be denied temp support I am on street with no money or anywhere to turn
answered on Sep 1, 2024
An award of temporary support is based on financial need and ability to pay. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
The police said it was legal for her to do so, but not legal for me to enter her home or take her car
answered on Aug 31, 2024
If the apartment and the car are titled in your name, then they have no right to enter your apartment.
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Look up your local legal aid agency. Some counties also offer child support help through the state attorney's office or the attorney general's office. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
In a Florida family case, if the GM does not serve the order to the litigants and the judge adopts and accepts recommendations, is the timeline on hold or or does it start because the judge issued his order? So, basically is the timeline fully dependent upon the GM's serving order?
answered on Aug 27, 2024
The ten days begins when the judge issues the order, not when the GM issues the report. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I had a lawyer for the case but want to proceed pro se. If the case is closed can I just continue pro se. Do I need to ask attorney to withdraw or can I file a motion for substitution of counsel stating that I am now representing myself
answered on Aug 7, 2024
If your case has been closed, you can reopen it without retaining an attorney for the new issue. You would file your document with the clerk of court pro se, and a motion for substitution would not be necessary.
Our child in this case is 9. The father and I share 50/50 custody, rotating time sharing weekly. For summer we each get about 3 weeks uninterrupted time. Tomorrow, the 22nd is supposed to be the start of the father’s 3 week summer time sharing. I got word from his wife on Friday that he was asked... View More 
answered on Jul 22, 2024
If you "got word from his wife on Friday that he ... moved all of his stuff out and into a [friend's] house", isn't it clear to you that he now lives in the friend's house? If you are in doubt, ask his wife for clarification.
Can she pursue child support from the father of the other two children at the same time?
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, she can seek child support from the fathers of each child.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
The legal standard is what is in the best interest of the child. The court is always going to encourage reunification in a safe and controlled manner. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My boyfriend has residential custody of his son for the past 10yrs. Ex gf is now suing for custody & noted that my boyfriend refuses to let her meet me, this is false. Am I required by law to meet her? We live together but I have no desire to meet her as she has showed up uninvited and... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
No, you are not required to meet her. But your refusal to do so might adversely affect your boyfriend's custody case.
I contacted Jersey vital statistics to ask about corrections and they said I need a court order to change the last name. Please advise on the quickest way to get a corrected birth certificate
answered on Jun 11, 2024
It sounds like you need to go to court for a legal name change. At the conclusion of that process you will have a court order that you can send to NJ. Speak with a local lawyer for more specific advice.
He recd $4 mill sttlmnt 4 years ago, left me for other lady and came back weeks later. Now he sees her again but won't move out. Runs up our bills and refuses to give a penny. Very volatile situation which local cops know about.
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Are the bills "our bills" or his bills and your bills? You are not responsible for his bills.
If you want him out, and the residence belongs to you, simply evict him.
My mentally ill sister tried to have me killed. When that failed, she tried both filing a false police report and then a restraining order. Since the claims were baseless, nothing happened of course and everything was dismissed. Yet my otherwise perfect, immaculate, spotless record for my entire... View More
answered on May 25, 2024
When you say she tried to kill you, did you suffer any injuries ? If you did, you should reach out to one of us for possible contingency fee representation which means you don’t pay unless you win.
I live in an abusive home. I moved in with my grandparents in 2018 at the push of my grandmother. My grandmother adopted my sister for the money she gets, she tells she is going to leave her with me because she didn't sign up for the responsibility only the money. She calls her names, is... View More
answered on May 18, 2024
It sounds like you need to try and move out of the home and get away from the toxic environment. If you believe that a child is being abused, abandoned, or neglected, you should contact the department of children and families.
I’m self representing . There’s a space to fill out unemployment but it ask to explain a separate sheet . Should this explanation be explained by writing it or typing ?
answered on May 15, 2024
It just needs to be legible. You are overthinking this. Just fill out the affidavit as best you can and be honest.
answered on May 15, 2024
There is space to indicate that you are unemployed. On the affidavit or in court you will be asked what efforts you are making to find a job. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My son's dad and I are only to communicate via the talking parents app. He is in jail for violating his probation and was found guilty. Prior to this he had supervised visits with my son, but brought meth and was kicked out. He was arrested from the center. His gf was messaging me on facebook... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
At the very least you can return to family court to address the issue. I cannot tell based on your question if the messages rise to the level of a civil injunction. Take the messages and speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Especially if have a place finally that my child has her own room with a bed and other things that is a nessarcary need is already provided am able to get my child back from my dad without courts in the picture?
answered on Apr 23, 2024
You need to review whatever the most recent court order says about the status of your child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
A victim wouldn't have standing to appeal the results of a criminal case. Also, the time to appeal has no doubt passed. Finally, you should have asked this in the Virginia sub-forum.
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
If it goes to trial, you will need to have witnesses to the DV incident or incidents, Records from cases that was dismissed are hearsay and therefore not admissible.
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