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if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on... View More 
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Every case is unique; so, it is advisable to seek legal advice to know how child support rules apply to your particular circumstances. Generally speaking, coordination among the several states participating in collecting child support for the same case guarantees proper direction of payments.... View More
He now has guardianship over his 22 year old disabled daughter. The child support was transferred from Indiana to Nevada.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
How to forgive child support arrears?
The right way: the parties should enter file a stipulation in whatever court the child support was ordered. In Nevada, the stipulation should state that the obligation has been satisfied, and the means by which it has been satisfied. If the... View More
Father is pending trial, and step mom he seeked visitation with the children. Bio mom’s lawyer is requesting a subpoena for Bio dad’s criminal discovery. Is this allowed, or is this protected information? Step mom cannot see the discovery as she’s a potential witness in the criminal case.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Normally yes, a family attorney can requesting pending criminal discovery. Criminal discovery is not protected from discovery in family law cases.
If there is some reason that a party should not receive discovery, then you need to request a protective order. Or, if a subpoena has... View More
Father is pending trial, and step mom he seeked visitation with the children. Bio mom’s lawyer is requesting a subpoena for Bio dad’s criminal discovery. Is this allowed, or is this protected information? Step mom cannot see the discovery as she’s a potential witness in the criminal case.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In Nevada, whether a family law attorney can request pending criminal discovery for use in a family law trial depends on several factors, and there are limitations and protections surrounding criminal discovery that may apply. Here's a breakdown:
1. Family Law and Criminal Law... View More
He is refusing to let them talk to me
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Cutting off communication is, in general, not a good move for Dad. One of the factors a Court must consider when deciding what is in the best interest of the child is "which parent is more likely to allow the child to have frequent associations and a continuing relationship with the... View More
He is refusing to let them talk to me
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In situations where you are providing the cell phones for your 14-year-old twins and the other parent (in this case, the father) is preventing them from communicating with you, it can be a complicated issue. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Legal Custody and Communication Rights:... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Unfortunately, there are rarely any second chances once the divorce has been finalized. Especially if the problem is with your attorney and not the court.
You can file a motion to reconsider, if you believe the court made a mistake. In Clark County, you only have a week to do this. But... View More
Or is it ok to go during my custody time? Other parent refuse to communicate respectfully. We both have joint legal and physical custody. No other items or notes mentioned in the order except the following notice.
“PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ORDER: THE ABDUCTION,
CONCEALMENT OR... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Parents seeking to maintain control over the other parent often proclaim rules like 'no travel outside the state' and try to use this sections to support their claim.
This section does not prohibit you from travelling out of state during your custody time, as long as you do not... View More
I only recently found that I had issues. I never even noticed that the order didn't list their names until this last year when I needed to renew my children's passports. The order was from 2012 and I had renewed before with no issues using the same Custody Order from the court. I had... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
In your case, since the original custody order from 2012 refers to "the children" without listing their names, and this is causing issues with renewing passports and obtaining a psych evaluation for your daughter, you may need to have the custody order modified to explicitly list the... View More
a judge reversed DETRs decision to deny me benefits and on the last day for the lawyers representing DETR to file any paperwork they filed for a motion to amend judgement and it was granted and the judge sent it back to DETR for review and instead of reviewing the case as directed by the judge DETR... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Based on your description, it sounds like there may have been a procedural mishandling of your case by DETR, especially if they failed to follow the judge's direction and this resulted in financial loss. You may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the judge was not informed of the... View More
Hello. I have another year left on the restraining order against my ex for online harassment granted by the state of California. In the past year I've moved to Nevada and the online harassment has recently started again. Does my restraining order hold any weight in the state of Nevada? Can I... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in situations like this—where you have a restraining order granted in California and have subsequently relocated to Nevada—it is advisable to seek advice from an attorney conversant with both Nevada and California law. These are some general rules:
Applying a... View More
I want to find out if I have s bench warrant and that i called the court where I think it was at and they have no record of me and it had a friend call and they put her through to the district attorney and he said he didnt have anything on me and I want to know if that means I dont have a bench... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, thus in circumstances like this—where you are attempting to find out whether you have a bench warrant for skipping a court date—you need be sure to speak with an attorney for your particular case. Here are some broad ideas for thought:
Getting in touch with the... View More
Generalized US Constitutional question.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
The quick response is no; the U.S. Constitution does not officially acknowledge either the Democratic National Committee (DNC) or the Republican National Committee (RNC). As the U.S. Constitution was drafted before political parties as we know them existed, it makes no reference whatsoever of... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every circumstance is unique, thus even if you're worried about being charged storage costs and having a lien placed on your car while on federal jury service, you should see an attorney to evaluate the particular facts of your case. Still, these are some broad issues:
Mechanic shops... View More
The insurance denied that part of the claim due to wear and tear however they paid for the wall to be repaired. I have pictures that the wall was intact until it was towed out of the mud. There is no wear and tear it's a 2019 and I have never taken it out camping due to being in the shop. How... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in circumstances like these—where your toy hauler was damaged during towing—and where the insurance company refused part of the claim—you should get advice from an attorney who can assess your particular circumstances. You could follow these guidelines:
Get... View More
I live in Las Vegas but was injured in San Francisco. I'm not sure if I should seek counsel in my home state.
answered on Oct 5, 2024
The short answer is that you might not need a dual-jurisdiction attorney. Without knowing the details of your accident, it's often sufficient for an attorney in the jurisdiction of where the accident occurred to handle things (when venue based on location of accident).
A starting point... View More
I live in Las Vegas but was injured in San Francisco. I'm not sure if I should seek counsel in my home state.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Here are some actions you can take to locate a lawyer licensed to practice in California and Nevada:
Seek for lawyers with dual state licenses; some are licensed in California and Nevada among other places. Legal directories as Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or the American Bar Association let... View More
Here is the relavent info about me to this.
1. I am a Communist, who has written numerous widely publicized articles criticizing the government and US involvement in Yemen. I also wrote an article advocating gun rights on the basis that citizens need the right to bear arms to protect... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case involving draft evasion or exemption is rather unique; the intricacy relies on several personal and legal aspects. Given your circumstances, political views, mental health history, and medical disorders like autism could all possibly affect your draft eligibility.
Political... View More
My state background still has it on record but city municipal and justice courts tell me it is no longer in the system .
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is different, hence the likelihood of a case being sealed may change depending on jurisdiction, the nature of the charge, and the judicial procedure. In your scenario, it could be possible to seek having the record sealed or erased since the state background check still displays the... View More
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