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Ask a Divorce Lawyer: My ex claims my calls and letters are harassment, but I just want to talk with my kids. What can be done?

Question: My ex-wife and I have joint custody and equal placement. For the past 2.5 years she has made it difficult for me to communicate with the girls when they are with her.  She refuses to communicate with me about the girls. The problem I have is to maintain a …

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Ask a Divorce Lawyer: Can a judge prohibit live-in significant others?

Question: Are there instances when the law states that a woman who is granted a divorce with custody of a minor child is told she cannot have a boyfriend living with her in the same household as her minor child?  

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Ask a Divorce Lawyer: Do I have to pay for temporary housing for her until the divorce is final?

Question: My wife has told me the marriage is broken and that she wants a divorce. She has stated that she wants to move to a hotel or apartment.  I believe that she is expecting me to pay for her temporary housing. I pay the mortgage and all the bills, …

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Ask a Divorce Lawyer: Can I gain full custody if my child wants to live with me and his mom threatens him?

Question: I am the primary custodian of my 13-year-old son. He wants to stay with me full time because his mother takes her anger out on him because she’s mad at me.  She also threatens him that her stepfather will spank him. Could I get full custody based on his …

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Ask A Divorce Lawyer: I’m getting the child support so isn’t she responsible for the afterschool care?

Question:  We have joint custody and the mom is paying child support to me. So shouldn’t be responsible for all, or at least half, of the child’s daycare/afterschool care?    

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Ask A Divorce Lawyer: Can I claim my son on my tax returns even though my ex has claimed him for the past two years?

Question:  I am divorced. My son lives with me. My ex claimed our son on her income tax return for the two years that he has physically lived with me. Neither of us pay support to the other. Can I claim my son on my returns and will my ex …

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Ask a Divorce Lawyer: Do placement and custody rights automatically transfer to my ex when I deploy?

Question: I have a step-child with my wife whose ex-husband is going to be deployed for 12-18 months with the Army. He was told by the JAG that his new wife holds the same visitation rights as he does and that she is entitled to the same visitation he would receive …

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Ask A Divorce Lawyer: Can I get the alimony I receive from her increased?

Question:  My wife of almost 20 years decided while I was on a three-day trip to just get up and leave. She left the three kids behind and moved in with her friend. This happened 3 months ago. Two of our sons, ages 13 and 16, are bipolar and demand …

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Ask A Divorce Lawyer: What are my rights when she refuses to let me see my kids?

Question:  I currently have joint custody, but my ex-wife won’t let me see my kids, so I am wondering what my legal rights are? I can get an order from the court saying she has to let me see my kids, but when she doesn’t what can I do? The …

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Ask A Divorce Lawyer: What do I do when the car is in my name but belongs to her?

Question:  The divorce decree says the car is hers but it’s in my name. What can I do?    

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