Recent content by Britlandco

What is the name of your state? CO I posted bond for a friend in the amount of $1500. Her hearing is scheduled for Monday March 17. She has obtained a lawyer. The lawyer is telling her that she doesn't have to appear on Monday. So I called the lawyer to inquire. He says he is submitting...

What is the name of your state? Tulsa, OK My grandmother is living in her townhome with my cousin. My cousin manipulates and confuses her. He has alienated her from other family members. He has become irrational and crazy! A year or so ago, my cousin managed to get my grandmother to change...

What is the name of your state? LA The birth sister and birth mother of a child given up for adoption in New Orleans, 1966, are trying to get a copy of the reliqueshment forms that the birth mother signed at the time she gave up her infant son in 1966. They were recently told that the papers...

Whew! Complicated stuff. My brain hurts... Publication 504 also addresses those with a court order... 19. In a divorce decree, can a court order determine who takes a child for a deduction? Does the court order supersede the IRS requirements? If the court order is not a divorce decree or...

Federal Law vs. Court Papers? From the IRS website... "Can a court order determine who takes a child for a deduction? Does the court order supersede the IRS requirements? Federal law determines who may claim a dependency exemption. Please refer to Publication 504, Divorced or Separated...

Super nice group of people! From a non-legal perspective, I wouldn't talk on the phone to him unless necessary. Maybe you could e-mail instead?

Wondering how your ex lives with himself!

Hmm I was so unaware that BelizeBreeze is a complete jerk until this week.

I wish I could help. I am not sure what the law provides for in such a situation. If it were still business hours I would of suggested you call a lawyer and get some free initial advice, they will talk to you free on the phone for a few minutes. And I want to tell you that since there is not a...

You can certainly try. I would think you would have a better shot at it than the mother at this point and you are certainly more important than a daycare provider. Perhaps, your daughter can live with you and visit mom. Make sure you make a case that she will still visit mom, you will look more...

I am the parent who has most often come out ahead. My ex's new wife has also recently passed the bar. So I thought perhaps she might have some interest being on here. Which is also the same reason I have to keep up! My husband almost got kicked out of his favorite chat site because my ISP...

I have always feared this! Which is why I hate naming my state!

Be careful though. Grandparents do have rights in many states. You might end up complicating the issue. Maybe grandma's house is a better place? Do you like Grandma? She might have more time?

Ahhh! This is very familiar. Same thing happens here. I finally decided that I was under no obligation to respond to them by e-mail. And just this past week, I have decided to block the step-mom's e-mail from my account. I have never responded to them by e-mail. So she finally sent me the 3 page...

From the District Court of Maryland website... Low Cost Legal Service How do I obtain free or low cost legal services? Many lawyers and organizations provide free or low cost initial consultation services. Additionally some lawyers will assist in the preparation of cases for individuals wishing...