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What are my chances of getting my children back if they were adopted?

Answered 13 years ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
You cannot reverse an adoption, but might seek the cooperation of your mother as your assistance should relieve her of some burdens.
You cannot reverse an adoption, but might seek the cooperation of your mother as your assistance should relieve her of some burdens.

What are my chances of getting my children back if they were adopted?

Answered 13 years ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
You have to re-adopt them back.
You have to re-adopt them back.

Is there anything I can do as a parent to force my son who is mentally ill to take medications?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Atty. Paul M. Cornett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If your son is a minor and medications have been prescribed you can force him to take them.
If your son is a minor and medications have been prescribed you can force him to take them.

Can my husband be released of his child support obligation?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Joanna Marie Mitchell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
No, there is no such law. He has an existing obligation to the other children that he was aware of when he chose to have another child with you. That does not go away, nor would failure to pay take any of that into consideration.
No, there is no such law. He has an existing obligation to the other children that he was aware of when he chose to have another child with you. That... Read More

What can I do about custodial rights in Wisconsin?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Atty. Ronnie Ismael Vargas (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
If a Court has established rights and ordered that the father have placement/visitation with one of the 3 children, then yes your daughter would need to provide legal notice to the father of her intent to move. If a Court has not established orders regarding visitation/placement with either of the 3 children then your daughter would not need give notice to the father that she is moving.... Read More
If a Court has established rights and ordered that the father have placement/visitation with one of the 3 children, then yes your daughter would need... Read More

What is the statute of limitations on theft of a dog?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Lisa Hurtado McDonnell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
Statute of limitation is 4 years. You could take her to small claims if the police will not charge her.
Statute of limitation is 4 years. You could take her to small claims if the police will not charge her.

If my attorney is becoming a judge in the same court house that I am having a family case tried, is there a conflict of interest in any sorts ?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
It's only a conflict if the judge who was your attorney would preside over your case.
It's only a conflict if the judge who was your attorney would preside over your case.

I am wondering if I need a prenuptial agreement if my fiance has past due child support. Can the state of WI take from my income?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No, they won't come after your income or your house if it stays in your name, but they may say that he has additional disposable income because of marrying you, making his support higher and limiting further the amount of money the two of you have.  A pre-nup would be a wise thing, especially since your fiance has already demonstrated that he's unwilling or unable to pay regular support for his child.... Read More
No, they won't come after your income or your house if it stays in your name, but they may say that he has additional disposable income because of... Read More

I obtained a divorce in 2002 and was awarded half my ex''s pension from where he worked. We were married 30 yrs!! I just found out if he should die my

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You need to speak with an attorney.  I'm not certain about your state, but there is a loophole in some statutes that allows this to happen in specific situations.  If it can be amended, you should do that ASAP.
You need to speak with an attorney.  I'm not certain about your state, but there is a loophole in some statutes that allows this to happen in... Read More

My wife and I are heading toward a Collaborative Divorce in Wisconsin. What are the requirements? I was told that we both need lawyers and I was told that we don't need lawyers, ONLY a mediator. Please help, Joe

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by William/J Joanis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
In a collaborative divorce each party has a lawyer.  There is a coach.  There may be parenting and financial advisers.  Collaborative law is different than mediation.  Mediation is a dispute resolution technique that involves tow parties settling a dispute that is acceptable to each as opposed to having two parties reach a common solution.... Read More
In a collaborative divorce each party has a lawyer.  There is a coach.  There may be parenting and financial advisers.  Collaborative... Read More
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