Them anyway. If I signed custody over can they give it back w/o DSS/CSP involment
answered on Jan 31, 2015
if you give grandparents custody and want children back (and grandparents will not agree) you would have to file a motion with the court that entered the order granting your children asking the court to order the return of the children.
answered on Jan 31, 2015
depends on what the documents regarding guardianship says and if you have guardian over the minor's financial (instead of just his/her person). More information is needed to fully answer.
my son was born 12-31-14 . i was married at conception and divorced before birth. father is unknown on virtal records. last name i would like to change . no father in picture how can i do that?
answered on Jan 31, 2015
Congratulation! You would have to file a Request for name change, post a publication of the request, then have a hearing as to why it is in your child's best interest to have his name changed.
His dad has joint custody but he hasn't been involved in this custody situation this time around.
answered on Jan 31, 2015
Its a hard burden for the grandmother to prove to be successful, but if she is able to prove that both you and the father are either unfit or exceptional circumstances arise, then it is possible, if the court believes it is in the child's best interest to be with her. However, if she cannot... View More 
There is 10 months until my ex and I modify child support but she doesn't want to live with her mother anymore.
answered on Jan 31, 2015
It can be. You should file immediately. Retroactive child support cannot be granted (if at all) prior to the date of filing
answered on Jan 31, 2015
If your daughter has lived in DC for more than 6 months, then DC.
answered on Jan 31, 2015
Why do you think that they would get kicked out of the military for cheating? I have represented both sides of a military spouse cheating and have never seen anyone get kicked out because a spouse filed for divorce under a claim of adultery.
I recently left my kids father i agreed to let him have them for the weekend and he signed a paper saying he will return them on Sunday before 7 pm and here it is Monday and i have not heard from him we have no court order for custody is there anything i can do to get them back before i file a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
The police will only do a welfare check with the facts that you presented. If the children are fine, they will not remove them from the father. You would do well to schedule a consultation with an attorney ASAP and file for custody ASAP
Fiancé and I are planning on getting married. She is a mother of two, first child the father signed up all rights but the second child she is going through court for full custody and the father wants joint custody but has not been there to support the child who is now 4 months old. If they award... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Depending on the order (or agreement) reached by your fiance and the father of the child, will determine what effect where you and your finance live (or may live) on any future modifications that may be filed due to a move. The fact that you are getting married, in and of itself, should not effect... View More
Child was born in a different state, we now live in MD, father has not paid anything towards her but I need the extra income.
Do I file in MD or where my child was born?
answered on Jan 20, 2015
If you have lived here for more than 6 months, with the child. Then go to your local Office of Child Support Enforcement Agency. For a cost of $25 they will file a Paternity and Child Support action on your behalf. If the father files an action for custody, depending on the county you are in, OCSE... View More
it all started b/c i cant go get my daughter when she want to but she keep saying if i go over to see my daughter she going have people beat me up her and her new boyfriend when i go see my daughter and i feel that's a threat b/c i do go over there and all i want is to be with my daughter... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
if you are fearful of immediate harm to yourself or your daughter you can file for a protective order. If you don't (or even if you do) you should file for custody. You would do well to schedule a consultation with an attorney to know all of your rights and options (after an attorney asks... View More
I called the court to see if there was another way to work it. They said I can send a letter??? Im the non-custodial parent and I do not want a warrant issued for FTA
answered on Jan 12, 2015
Talk to an attorney in Tennessee who can answer this question for you. Best of luck.
What type of "valid agreement" would be needed to exclude property that would otherwise be considered "family use personal property"?
answered on Jan 7, 2015
It depends. In theory, anything written down and signed by the parties is considered a "valid agreement." Will this "agreement" actually protect the parties if a party tries to invalidate the agreement or not follow it, depends on what is written in the agreement. Having an... View More
He lives out of state and is unfit and abusive ... I'm currently breast feeding and my daughter is 3 weeks old . I'm 18 years old living at home my child has her own bedroom and I am drug and alcohol free
answered on Jan 5, 2015
Until there is a court order stating otherwise, you both have an equal right to the child. You can file for custody and child support in the circuit court in the county you reside in. With the little facts you presented it will be hard for him to be successful in obtaining primary custody. This... View More
Of Ga the mother will not contact and has changed numbers. What can I do?
answered on Jan 5, 2015
Are you looking for access to the child? If so, the fact you are paying child support is irrelevant. Is there a court order in place? If so, what does the Court order say regarding access? If so, is he comply with it? If not, file for contempt. If no Order is in place, you should file for... View More
In this case my ex is pregnant and we will have 50 50 custody I was wondering as the father do I have to pay child support and if there was any type of custody where I would not have to pay her.
answered on Jan 5, 2015
Is it a court order 50/50 custody? What are the parties income? What daycare expenses are there? Who is paying the health insurance premium for the child? These questions and more will determine, who, if anyone, will need to pay child support. As these are the type of information that the Court... View More
New born child, born out of wedlock. Parents living with his parents. Father tells the mother that she cannot leave with the child if they decide to split up.
answered on Dec 30, 2014
Until there is a court order in place, neither parent has a great right over the child then the other parent.
answered on Dec 30, 2014
Need more information then this. Such as, are you looking to collect on arrears? Has there been any filing for enforcement, if you are looking to collect on the arrears?
There is no fault, no children, and no dispute over assets, etc. Everything is on very amicable terms.
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