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Have You Ever Been Contacted by the Lawyers After You Completed Jury Services?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on September 4, 2011
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Just a general question. I was called to jury service and ended up sitting on a jury for 4 days in a civil case. Of course during the trial you can't talk to anyone ...
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- I was on a jury for 4 days. When it was over, the attorney for the person we found not guilty did talk with us. It was completely voluntary. He specifically told me...
- No, and I don't know anyone that has. It probably only happens in the BIG cases that get a lot of media attention most likely.
- They do that all the time. I think they do it to get feedback so they are better prepared for their next case. I wouldn't worry about it. It could be interesting now t...
Paternity Lawyers and Fairness
Asked by J.J. from Kansas City
on January 3, 2009
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my husband and i have been together a little over 2 and a half years. he has/had a 3 and a half year old daughter from a previous relationship. the child has lived w...
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- My brother found out last year that his youngest is not biologically his. He was told that if he and his girlfriend seperated that he would be responsible for child s...
- I'm so sorry J., I have no advice. I cannot imagine something like this happening. It breaks my heart! How long has this been going on that she's not let you both s...
- I am not sure what the laws are in Missouri...but I would say your first step needs to be to contact a lawyer...he/she can tell you if you have any standing as far as ...
What to Ask for in a Divorce?
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on May 22, 2008
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So now that my husband has made it painfully clear he will not go to counseling and wants a divorce I need to know what I should be asking for?
We have 2 children and...
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- I am sorry for your situation. You have already recieved good advice for your divorce. My advice is going to be different...do YOU want a divorce?? Your husband is ...
- Say that the only way you will agree to one lawyer is if he/she is YOURS. His lawyer will only act on his behalf-DO NOT FALL FOR THAT!!! Demand your own lawyer. I w...
- Do NOT use the same lawyer as your husband. From the way you say he says "We will be civil." It sounds like what he really means is you'll take what I give you and be...
Average Child Support Awarded for a Stay at Home Mom??
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on March 18, 2011
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Hi Guys,
My husband and I are seperating and putting off "divorcing" traditionally until I can get my own medical coverage. I know this is pretty rare and I am glad...
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- I didn't read the other answers, but your income doens't generally affect how much you get. It usuallly depends on HIS income. When my parents divorced, my Dad had to ...
- Yep, they're called child support guidelines. It is a formula used to compute the support obligation. Plug in your incomes and voila... You should probably talk...
- Well there is a formula each state uses considering a lot of different variables. Also it's not uncommon for a husband to be required to provide health insurance fo...
Any Advice or Resource to Point Me to for Recent Separation (Not Married)
Asked by Z.C. from Denver
on September 27, 2011
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I just recently separated from my partner (we were never legally married nor introduced ourselves as husband/wife-so not "married" via commonlaw either). However, we h...
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- You need an attorney. You live in a joint community property state and the laws about cohabiting in CO may be different than the other community property states. My ...
- Palimony, generally speaking, is not an actual legal thing. It has no standing in family court and is settled in civil court as a contract case. If you have a legal co...
- I am not a lawyer nor do I know Colorado laws regarding palimony, child support and common law marriage... I realize that you want to avoid attorney's but it's prob...
Visitation and Clothing
Asked by E.R. from Minneapolis
on August 5, 2008
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Do you provide all of the clothing for your child when they go to visit dad? I have in the past, but recently stopped due to things not returning, or them not even be...
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- Just for the record...her father sounds like an ass! That being said, I have no experience with this situation, but I am a teacher and can see the results when a kid...
- This is infantile behavior! They are obviously going to have her wear the same outfit unless you pack clothes. I am sure they wash the outfit. In your daughters best i...
- I also am the 'step mom' in this, but have been on both sides as my stepdaughters lived with me for the past 6 years. Anyway, I ALWAYS had clothes for the girls to we...
Teaching My Daughter About Her African American Heritage
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on July 6, 2009
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My daughter is half Asian and half African American. I think it would be a good time to teach her more about her African American heritage, but would love resources t...
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- I don't have any experience with this topic, but I will tell you what I read in a book several years ago on the topic of cross-racial adoption, specifically white fami...
- Maybe a positive place to start is Kwanza. Kwanza was established in 1966 to provide an opportunity for the African American community to celebrate their heritage and...
- C., Does your daughter have a diverse group of peers who share her heritage? While I applaud your effort to enlighten her through books, if she's surrounded by...
Fed up to the Point of No Return!!!
Asked by J.T. from Philadelphia
on March 9, 2011
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Hello ladies,
I am so fed up with everything at this moment. This is yet another question about the mold situation(for everyone that's not familiar visit my previo...
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- We had an oil spill in our home that was not our fault and had to move out for 2 1/2 months. The insurance company gave me the run around until I contacted the Enviro...
- I would say may be the inspector did not get the results for the air quality. Give it another day or so and call him back. When he thinks you have backed off is when y...
- As a landlord myself I would like to give another perspective... I haven't read all of your posts so I don't have the whole story....but.... I would not call the news ...
Child Support Is Putting a Rift in Our Friendship
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on August 31, 2011
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This is driving me crazy. Until now we had no child support agreement, because I was living at my parents with my daughter and was surviving. Now that I am moving ou...
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- Sounds like it's already messy and that he's trying to shirk his responsibilities to your child. Get a lawyer. Go through the courts. Protect yourself. Becaus...
- Hate to say but he is already being difficult and he is manipulating you. Stand back and take a breath. After that, get a lawyer. Sorry he can't afford his bills bu...
- Sorry - but the ONLY answer is to get a lawyer, especially if he makes that much money. You needed a legal agreement from birth. The child must come first, otherwise y...
Divorce, Dad Wants 50/50. He Travels and I Stay at Home, Can He Get It? Help!!!
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2009
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Hello,
I am very stressed about my current situation. After almost 5 years of marriage, a 4 year old and 1 year old....and a cheating and selfish husband, we are thin...
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- THe only advice I have is to start getting your resume prepared. You need to show the judge that you can support you kids if your ex doesn't pay. Yopu don't want to en...
- Hi M.: My advice to you ,is to get a good attorney for yourself.Your husband will not get 50/50 custody,if he travels and plans to leave the children at day care.No J...
- I just went thru a divorce and know how hard it is. Please do get your own attorney or at least call one and ask for advice. When it comes to the courts (I live in O...
