Answerbag: mhardenbrook's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/204543 New Answerbag answers from mhardenbrook Tue, 29 May 2012 15:23:17 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 15:23:17 -0700 Answer to Does the emotional and mental pain that comes from being raped ever get easier to deal with, or go away completely? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593923 Does the emotional and mental pain that comes from being raped ever get easier to deal with, or go away completely?<br /><br />I believe it does. I was raped twice in 1975. It took some time but I did get past it. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:41:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593923 Answer to Where did you lose your virginity? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593914 Where did you lose your virginity?<br /><br />My honeymoon, in Vancouver, British Columbia Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:38:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593914 Answer to At what age did you lose your virginity or haven't you yet? And what age are you now? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593912 At what age did you lose your virginity or haven't you yet? And what age are you now?<br /><br />Age 21, when I married. I am 55 years old now. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:38:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593912 Answer to Do you still talk to the person you lost your virginity to? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593910 Do you still talk to the person you lost your virginity to?<br /><br />Yes I do. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:37:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593910 Answer to What NOT to say to those recently married? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593901 What NOT to say to those recently married?<br /><br />Don&#039;t say &quot;I hope it works out&quot;. Makes the couple feel as if you think it won&#039;t. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:34:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1593901 Answer to My aunt died a year ago and left me 1/4 of her estate. Her financial advisor stole the money which was $1,000,000. This financial advisor admitted to this. Can we file a civil and criminal suit simultaneously? Thanks. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514730 My aunt died a year ago and left me 1/4 of her estate. Her financial advisor stole the money which was $1,000,000. This financial advisor admitted to this. Can we file a civil and criminal suit simultaneously? Thanks.<br /><br />You can&#039;t file a criminal suit, that is up to the prosecuting attorney. You can, however file a civil suit. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:30:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514730 Answer to In my parents divorce decree their settlement was that he would not buy her out under the condition that the house was left to me in his passing. His will now states that the house is left to his new wife. Do I have a shot at contesting the will? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514726 In my parents divorce decree their settlement was that he would not buy her out under the condition that the house was left to me in his passing. His will now states that the house is left to his new wife. Do I have a shot at contesting the will?<br /><br />If you have the divorce decree stating this then it supercedes anything he wrote in his will. I would certainly be hiring an attorney to fight this one. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:29:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514726 Answer to How do I contest a will? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514716 How do I contest a will?<br /><br />hire yourself an attorney and then pay lots of money to him/her to contest it on your behalf. You better have a very good reason (like the deceased was coerced into leaving you out of the will) or you won&#039;t win and it will drag on and on in court forever. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:28:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514716 Answer to If a person has power of attorney of a person who has passed, is that person also responsible for any and all unpaid bills that the departed person might have had? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514715 If a person has power of attorney of a person who has passed, is that person also responsible for any and all unpaid bills that the departed person might have had?<br /><br />The power of attorney is only in effect as long as the person is alive. Once the person has died then it&#039;s an estate matter. If there is no will then the heirs will need to go to probate court and file for probate. If there is no money in the estate or property that can be sold to pay the... Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:26:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514715 Answer to If a father dies and his adult children are left with his house (no will was executed), can one or all of the children sell the property? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514703 If a father dies and his adult children are left with his house (no will was executed), can one or all of the children sell the property?<br /><br />If there was no will then he died intestate. His estate would have to go through probate to establish who owns his house. Once the estate is settled it would take the agreement of all the shareholders of interest in his house in order to sell it. If they didn&#039;t agree then a court would have... Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:24:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514703 Answer to My granmother died and we know that she had numerous savings bonds but we cannot find them how would we find them thank you http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514694 My granmother died and we know that she had numerous savings bonds but we cannot find them how would we find them thank you<br /><br />Did you check to see if she had a safety deposit box at her bank? Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:22:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514694 Answer to Would you put a boyfriend or a girlfriend as the beneficiary on your life insurance policy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514690 Would you put a boyfriend or a girlfriend as the beneficiary on your life insurance policy?<br /><br />Not on your life! My children are always the beneficiaries and they have no vested interested in my dying before my time. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:21:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514690 Answer to When does a contract need to be in writing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514665 When does a contract need to be in writing?<br /><br />Always. Otherwise a contract is worthless. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:16:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514665 Answer to How do I request a copy of my tax return for last year? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514637 How do I request a copy of my tax return for last year?<br /><br />Contact the IRS and ask them to send you a copy. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:13:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514637 Answer to Can a dirorced couple split the claiming of dependants and both file head of household? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514632 Can a dirorced couple split the claiming of dependants and both file head of household?<br /><br />If there is more than one child the answer is yes. But you can not take the same child as a dependent and claim head of household. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:12:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514632 Answer to Even if you have a low paying job do you have to pay taxes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514620 Even if you have a low paying job do you have to pay taxes?<br /><br />Yes, you have to pay taxes regardless of the wages paid. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:11:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514620 Answer to No taxation without? What would be your rebellious cry? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514615 No taxation without? What would be your rebellious cry?<br /><br />Representation. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:10:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514615 Answer to Can you refuse to pay federal taxes that go to support the military for reason of conscientious objection? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514608 Can you refuse to pay federal taxes that go to support the military for reason of conscientious objection?<br /><br />You can not refuse to pay taxes, period. It&#039;s illegal to not pay taxes. Since you can not determine which part of your taxes go toward military costs your argument will get you nowhere. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:09:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514608 Answer to If it meant helping more children get health care whose parents can't provide them with it, would you support a tax raise on cigarettes? (Someone proposed this in Bush's speech today, and I wondered what your guys thoughts were on it.) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514598 If it meant helping more children get health care whose parents can't provide them with it, would you support a tax raise on cigarettes? (Someone proposed this in Bush's speech today, and I wondered what your guys thoughts were on it.)<br /><br />Since I recently quit smoking, I would say yes, raise the tax on cigarettes for children&#039;s health care. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:08:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1514598 Answer to How do i go about reversing a sale on ebay? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513987 How do i go about reversing a sale on ebay?<br /><br />Go to this link. It explains what you must do as a buyer to resolve this issue: http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/unpaid-item-process.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:13:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513987 Answer to My boyfriend calls me names like bitch,slut,whore,ugly,fat,skank,smelly,tramp,etc.But he says that he is just joking and he doesnt mean it.Well I dont take it as a joke,and I take very seriously.Do you think that Im overreacting?Would you take it as joke? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513769 My boyfriend calls me names like bitch,slut,whore,ugly,fat,skank,smelly,tramp,etc.But he says that he is just joking and he doesnt mean it.Well I dont take it as a joke,and I take very seriously.Do you think that Im overreacting?Would you take it as joke?<br /><br />Since you have told him that you don&#039;t take his name calling as a joke and he persists on doing it; I would break up with him. He is totally disrespecting you and you deserve better treatment from a boyfriend. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:27:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513769 Answer to Three words after sex, what would you say? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513760 Three words after sex, what would you say?<br /><br />That was great! Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:26:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513760 Answer to At what age did you lose your virginity or haven't you yet? And what age are you now? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513759 At what age did you lose your virginity or haven't you yet? And what age are you now?<br /><br />I lost my virginity at 21; I am currently 55 years of age. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:25:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513759 Answer to Can you describe your father in one word? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513753 Can you describe your father in one word?<br /><br />Dead Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:24:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513753 Answer to How do i go about reversing a sale on ebay? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513749 How do i go about reversing a sale on ebay?<br /><br />Generally, you can&#039;t. There are guidelines though on ebay that you can find that deal with this issue. But then if the seller is willing to allow you to back out of the sale, that is a possibility. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:23:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513749 Answer to Can a strange or weird birth name harm your child? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513742 Can a strange or weird birth name harm your child?<br /><br />I believe so. I had a friend who named her daughter Flower. She was teased in school and as an adult is never taken seriously. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:22:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513742 Answer to John Lennon or Paul Mccartney? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513728 John Lennon or Paul Mccartney?<br /><br />Paul McCartney, because he is still alive which is so much better than being dead. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:19:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1513728 Answer to What do I need to do to make sure that my daughter is allowed to give testimony either In Camera (prefered) or in open court( if need be) in my upcoming custody hearing in Colorado? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512282 What do I need to do to make sure that my daughter is allowed to give testimony either In Camera (prefered) or in open court( if need be) in my upcoming custody hearing in Colorado?<br /><br />The judge determines if a child is going to give testimony. There is no way you can make sure it will happen. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:24:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512282 Answer to Can a military spouse, who is originally from Texas but has resided in Georgia for 4 years, go to Texas to file for temporary custody of their child? Does it help if they have never obtained a Georgia driver's license or even voted in that state? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512279 Can a military spouse, who is originally from Texas but has resided in Georgia for 4 years, go to Texas to file for temporary custody of their child? Does it help if they have never obtained a Georgia driver's license or even voted in that state?<br /><br />Custody has to be filed in the state where the child is a resident. That is the state that has the jurisdiction over the matter. If the child lives in Texas then that&#039;s where you go. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:23:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512279 Answer to Help!! Can my brothers ex girlfriend leave state with his 1st born child n 2nd unborn child...? without filing for custody first? niether has sole custody. we are in memphis,tn and his girlfriend ran off to san jose,california. his gf is illegal http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512267 Help!! Can my brothers ex girlfriend leave state with his 1st born child n 2nd unborn child...? without filing for custody first? niether has sole custody. we are in memphis,tn and his girlfriend ran off to san jose,california. his gf is illegal<br /><br />If there is no court order for custody then the mother has done nothing wrong, she can take her child and herself anyplace she wants without anyone&#039;s permission. The only hope the father would have would be to go to court and ask for an order compelling her to return his child (the one born)... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:20:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512267 Answer to My ex-girlfriend is pregnant with my child and wants to leave the state. Is there anything that I can do to stop her until the birth so I can try for custody? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512262 My ex-girlfriend is pregnant with my child and wants to leave the state. Is there anything that I can do to stop her until the birth so I can try for custody?<br /><br />Until the child is born there is no way to prove the child is yours. At this point in time the child hers alone by virtue of the fact it is in her body. She can take her body any place she wants without your permission. Once the child is born and you have gone to court and established paternity... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:16:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512262 Answer to I have joint custody, and my child's mother wants to take the child out of state for a trip without my permission. Is there anything I can do to stop them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512259 I have joint custody, and my child's mother wants to take the child out of state for a trip without my permission. Is there anything I can do to stop them?<br /><br />If you were going to take the child out of state for a trip would you feel compelled to get her mother&#039;s permission? Certainly not. It would be your time with your child to spend the way you wanted without the interference of the other parent. The mother has the right to take the child any... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:14:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512259 Answer to Can I recieve joint custody WITHOUT proving that my kid is an unfit mother? She is a good mom but she DOESNT let me see my kid. I have been paying ALL of my child suport. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512253 Can I recieve joint custody WITHOUT proving that my kid is an unfit mother? She is a good mom but she DOESNT let me see my kid. I have been paying ALL of my child suport.<br /><br />You can certainly apply to the court for joint custody but the fact may be that since the child has no relationship with you the court is not going to order the child to live half his/her life with you. So, while you may get joint LEGAL custody, the mother will retain sole physical custody. If... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:12:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512253 Answer to Theres no court order that says I cant see my daughter.Ive been paying child support regularly,Every attempt I make to go see her,her mother threatens to call the cops on me.What can I do to see her? Can I recieve joint custody of a 15 mo. old? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512243 Theres no court order that says I cant see my daughter.Ive been paying child support regularly,Every attempt I make to go see her,her mother threatens to call the cops on me.What can I do to see her? Can I recieve joint custody of a 15 mo. old?<br /><br />The fact there is no court order saying you can&#039;t see your daughter does not mean you have a court order for visitation and that is what you need. So hire yourself an attorney and go to court to get a visitation order. They are given to nearly all fathers, the exception being men with a... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:09:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512243 Answer to My husband married me even though he was still married to another woman in Texas. Does this constitute grounds for being able to get an annulment in the state of Virginia? Can you get an annulment without needing a lawyer? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512234 My husband married me even though he was still married to another woman in Texas. Does this constitute grounds for being able to get an annulment in the state of Virginia? Can you get an annulment without needing a lawyer?<br /><br />Actually, he committed a crime by marrying you while married to someone else so your marriage is invalid. No annulment is necessary. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:04:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512234 Answer to CAN A MARRIED WOMAN HAVE AN ABORTION WITHOUT HER HUSBANDS KNOWLEGE? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512228 CAN A MARRIED WOMAN HAVE AN ABORTION WITHOUT HER HUSBANDS KNOWLEGE?<br /><br />The fact that a woman is married does not mean she has to get permission from or even tell her husband if she gets an abortion or any other kind of medical treatment. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:02:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512228 Answer to My son is 15 and would like to live with me in MIssissippi. Mother and father have shared custody with no child support. Can he remain with me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512218 My son is 15 and would like to live with me in MIssissippi. Mother and father have shared custody with no child support. Can he remain with me?<br /><br />If the other parent agrees, no problem. If the other parent does not agree then back to court you go to modify the custody order. This has to be done in the state that issued the original order but with the boy being 15 the court should agree to the change in living arrangements unless there are... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:00:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512218 Answer to Original divorce in Georgia, custody modified in Alabama to give father custody ( uncontested) Does Georgia have jurisdiction to matters of back child support? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512213 Original divorce in Georgia, custody modified in Alabama to give father custody ( uncontested) Does Georgia have jurisdiction to matters of back child support?<br /><br />Is the father attempting to collect back child support from the mother? Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:56:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512213 Answer to Can a pregnant 16 year old marry without parents consent http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512205 Can a pregnant 16 year old marry without parents consent<br /><br />It depends on the state. In some states if the girl presents proof of pregnancy then a marriage license will be granted. In other states she will have to go to court to get a court order allowing the marriage. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:54:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512205 Answer to Can A 16 year old girl get an abortion in the state of Georgia without parental consent? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512200 Can A 16 year old girl get an abortion in the state of Georgia without parental consent?<br /><br />No, in Georgia a minor (under 18) must have their parent&#039;s consent to have an abortion. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:52:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512200 Answer to Can the mother of my children take them to live in another state without getting my consent? I am the non-custodial parent. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512195 Can the mother of my children take them to live in another state without getting my consent? I am the non-custodial parent.<br /><br />Most states have laws against the custodial parent removing the child from the home state, away from the non custodial parent due to it interfering with both the child and the non custodial parent&#039;s right to a close and loving relationship. There are certain conditions however that will... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:51:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512195 Answer to I have joint custody, and my child's mother wants to take the child out of state for a trip without my permission. Is there anything I can do to stop them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512184 I have joint custody, and my child's mother wants to take the child out of state for a trip without my permission. Is there anything I can do to stop them?<br /><br />Is the mother taking the child out of state on a trip or to relocate? Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:47:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512184 Answer to Can a mother (US citizen) with sole legal/physical custody who is married to a Kashmiri man take her minor child with them to Kashmir? Ex husband is incarcerated - is his permission still required in order to travel/reside outside US? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512182 Can a mother (US citizen) with sole legal/physical custody who is married to a Kashmiri man take her minor child with them to Kashmir? Ex husband is incarcerated - is his permission still required in order to travel/reside outside US?<br /><br />If you have sole legal custody of the child and the paperwork to prove it, the father&#039;s permission is not required. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:44:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512182 Answer to My husband and I are getting a divorce. We have a teenager who is 14 years old. Our teenager's primary residence is with me. He said that he can force our daughter to visit him. Is this true- can he do this? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512180 My husband and I are getting a divorce. We have a teenager who is 14 years old. Our teenager's primary residence is with me. He said that he can force our daughter to visit him. Is this true- can he do this?<br /><br />Your husband can get a court order for visitation. He can then show up at your house to pick up your daughter at his appointed visitation weekend. He can not drag her to the car and force her to get in. However, once that court order is in place if you do not follow it, YOU are in violation of it... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:43:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512180 Answer to Is it true that the father does not legally have to pay child support if there is no court order? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512166 Is it true that the father does not legally have to pay child support if there is no court order?<br /><br />Parents have the legal responsibility to support their children (both parents). In the case of an unmarried couple the father must establish his paternal rights as the father either by signing an acknowledgment of paternity or by going to court to establish it through DNA testing. If there is no... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:38:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512166 Answer to Husband is faithful to pay child support for child born in 1989 mother tried to sue in civil suit for 23000.00 we cannot find out from her or her attorney what she was sueing for after we answered the court order in her state. was this suit dropped? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512146 Husband is faithful to pay child support for child born in 1989 mother tried to sue in civil suit for 23000.00 we cannot find out from her or her attorney what she was sueing for after we answered the court order in her state. was this suit dropped?<br /><br />Contact the court where the suit was filed. If it was withdrawn the clerk of the court will tell you. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:31:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512146 Answer to Is child support criminal or civil? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512138 Is child support criminal or civil?<br /><br />Child support is a civil matter until the law is broken, then it becomes criminal. Once a court order is issued with the amount owed, the non-custodial parent is legally responsible for the payment of that child support and any arrears. At some point in time a judge can have a none paying parent... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:28:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512138 Answer to My wife had a child from an affair 10 years into our marriage. We are still together. Is the father liable to pay child support? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512130 My wife had a child from an affair 10 years into our marriage. We are still together. Is the father liable to pay child support?<br /><br />The question you need to be asking yourself is do you want this little girl to know that you are not her father? If you want the wife of this man to know of the affair then tell her. Don&#039;t try to drag the man into court through you wife under the guise of wanting child support just to... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:26:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512130 Answer to If a guy get a girl pregnant, but is not financially able to support the child, and requests that the girl have an abortion, but she choses not to, should he still be sued for child support? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512117 If a guy get a girl pregnant, but is not financially able to support the child, and requests that the girl have an abortion, but she choses not to, should he still be sued for child support?<br /><br />You had the &quot;right&quot; to put a condom on if you didn&#039;t want to be a father. You chose to not do that. The girl got pregnant. It took two of you to create this child and legally two of you are responsible for the care of this child. So, yes, you should be sued for child support. Maybe... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:22:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512117 Answer to Divorced people- What did you do with your ring after the divorce? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512110 Divorced people- What did you do with your ring after the divorce?<br /><br />I saved mine to give to our daughter. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:19:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1512110