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Updated Jun 19, 2013

Q: Is There Any Shelter for Pregnant Woman?    —Chester Springs, PA

"I'm a foreign citizen, married to another foreinger who works here in the U.S. I'm pregnant now and we fight all the ..."

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Try Laurel House. Laurel House Hotline: 1.800.642.3150 (TTY 1.888.883.0770) It's in Montgomery County. I know they take Moms with kids. It's around Norristown...

You should contact Laurell House in Norristown, Pa. They have a fantstic program for women. You can reach them at 1.800.642.3150. It is private and completely confid...

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Q: Approaching Legal Mediation W/near 4 Year Old in Tow    —Portland, OR

"My husband and I have had a very accrimonious relationship and have been seperated for 6 months. Our daughter stays ..."

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I work for a Court in Ca. I can't really tell you what to prepare for, though I have one piece of advise to offer. Find a sitter for your daughter while you are at the...

If you live in Washington, it is a joint custody state, and he can not take her. Period. When I got a very bitter divorce we moved in and out of the house, just lik...

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Q: My Parents Are Getting Divorced and Im 16    —Galt, CA

"My parents have fought for years and they called it quits about a few months back, first it was a separation, now sin..."

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Dearest E., we all here on the site are here for you. You stated faith and honey never ever let it go. You say you worry about many things but that is when you look up...

WOW! E. you are very strong and very brave. Although you may not feel like it right now, I can hear it in your writing. Keep reaching out to people and especially Chri...

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Q: Need Knowledge of Oregon Legal System    —Beaverton, OR

"I recently left my husband and took my 2 and 1/2 year old daughter with me. I left with his permission. I told him a ..."

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Hi L.- I know you say that you can't afford a lawyer, but you HAVE to find a lawyer to help you get legal custody of your daughter and child support. If you don't hav...

Don't let him take her to Idaho, You may never see her again. Don't let him intimidate you either. My friend let her ex intimidate her and still regrets it every day 1...

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Q: Seeking Lawyer in St. Paul Area    —Saint Paul, MN

"does anyone know of a good divorce lawyer with reasonable price or free initial mtg for a consulation? I live in st.p..."

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Shelley, Sorry you're going through the difficulty of a divorce. I'm not sure what your financial situation is, or what your relationship is with your husband, but w...

Contact this place. Its called Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. They are located on the second floor of the public television building on 4th street in Sa...

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Q: Looking for Good Divorce Lawyer    —Plainville, CT

"I am looking for divorce lawyer ,and i found somebody on line.Her name is Lisa j.Cappalli,i was wondering if anybody ..."

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I believe my mother is currently using Jeff Steinburg...however he is more of a family lawyer that tries to get things worked out. Not too much of a shark if that is w...

Hi L., sorry you're going through this. Jeff Steinberg in Hartford is wonderful. The name of his company is Steinberg & Cathcart. You should find it on yellow pages...

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Q: Seeking Good Divorce Lawyer with Lots of Family Law Experience in Houston, TX    —Missouri City, TX

"I'm looking for a good lawyer, good in the way of fair and understanding as well as skilled. I live in Northeast Hous..."

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I used this lawfirm in a childsupport case although he is a Divorce Attorney. The lawyer, Craig Haston is skilled in negotiation and mediation. He took my case when a ...

Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. I know this is a difficult time, but I know of a great lawyer. I had a consultation with her concerning family law and she was absolut...

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Q: What Would Be Best Visitation Schedule for Parents Who Live Real Close?    —Las Vegas, NV

"My ex and I are going through modification right now for a visitation plan of our 10 yr old son. I recently moved rea..."

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I lived 2 blocks from my ex (his doing) it was 50/50 every other weekend, and one night during the week (dad gets odd weekend, so 1st,3rd,5th, some times there are 5 w...

Hi there, my parents divorced when I was really young and eventually ended up living three blocks from each other on the same street. My sister and I would stay a week...

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Q: Help with Ex    —Houston, TX

"Ok here it goes. I have responded to emails but never requested a response. I am having issues with my ex. He has no..."

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I understand what you ar saying and I think that you should ask for supervised visitations and that would probably ease your mind a little that way you would know that...

I think you should get some type of statement in writing that he does not trust his roommate. You have all the right to not let her stay overnight if he says something...

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Q: How Do You Increase Child Support??    —Argyle, TX

"Ex wife pays us child support. She has been paying $160 a month for the last 3 years. At the time it was assessed s..."

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Speaking from experience from going through the AG's office and hiring an Att, I can tell you that the AG's office will take forever to move on it and you won't get ne...

I'd start with the AG's office. My hubs receives support from his ex, and when he asked to have her reassessed, they sent us a TON of paperwork to fill out and said t...

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