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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I was just wondering what the responsibilities are for a Custodial Parent with Joint Custody?

Non-Custodial, FOC, lives in a different state. He will not call our children, at all, and says it’s my responsibility to make sure they talk to him. Our children do NOT want to talk to him. When I have them call every 2-4 days it’s a constant battle. They cry and get upset. Then I’m left... Read more »

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden answered on Aug 13, 2020

If there is a court order that order must be followed. What do you mean by FOC?

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Washington on
Q: Will be filing bankruptcy due to a divorce. I am upside down in my vehicle because of it by about $10k- see details

Considering trading this car in on a much cheaper vehicle and putting the 10k on a credit card so I'm not upside down in a vehicle before I file.

Is this a good idea, or a horrible idea for filing chapter 7? I don't want to be upside down in a vehicle, and really need to start completely over.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on Aug 13, 2020

Consult a bankruptcy attorney before you do anything. Divorce obligations are NOT dischargeable in bankruptcy.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Internet Law for Georgia on
Q: My estranged husband has my UI going in his account, I changed pin and password and he changed again. What do I do
Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin answered on Aug 13, 2020

Divorce him.

For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Personal Injury for Washington DC on
Q: A long term care facility offering rehabilitation failed to provide rehabilitation for three months, injury was incurred

Neither physical rehabilitation nor assistive devices were received. Governor's order required all licensed physical therapists to continue to provide care during state lock down.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Aug 13, 2020

A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. Your post didn't include a question, but if you are wondering whether this could give rise to a legal cause of action, it could be a challenging case. You're looking at demonstrating damages that might... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Im trying to get a social and I cant cause my parents information don't match what can I do to resolve this

I have been struggling with getting my birth certificate because social security is saying my birth parents or the same as what they have on file so what can I do to fix this

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell answered on Aug 13, 2020

Do whatever the social security office is asking you to do.

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