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"my dad got arrested by ice was charged with iligall reentry and sent to federal prison after he got done with federal prison immigration was suppost to pick him up but they never did so he came home ,he has one year of probation is there anyway he wont be sent back to immigration if he is... View More 
answered on Jan 20, 2015
It is hard to say, however if he wins his asylum claim then he will not be deported.
Do we both have to agree
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Technically yes, he can voluntarily terminate his parental rights, however a court case would have to be initiated to request this relief. Normally the other party is the one that initiates such a case.
We were both paying the bills when living together. So we were both supporting my daughter. Why do I owe back child support? Can I get it removed?
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Did you attend the final hearing???? Usually at the final hearing you would testify that you supported your daughter until 6 months ago. If after separation you failed to provide monetary support for your daughter or any other type of support (i.e. buying clothes, food, diapers, etc) or failed to... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
In short no, if it is specifically indicated that you are responsible for / of agreed activities and you did not agree (for whatever the reason) then you are not responsible for half. Just make sure to state so in your replay to her if she request / of the payment.
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Citizenship or Visa??? If you've applied for citizenship and already have your visa, as long as you follow the proper channels to request permission to travel you should not have any issues.
So, I have had a greencard for over 2 years. I am married to an American Citizen.
My childern from my previous marriage are 11 and 12. They have been in the USA since they were 5 and 6.
My wife has just filed the I-130 and the I-485 for them both, to get them their green... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Once the documents are completed and submitted to Immigration, it will depend entirely on them the length of time it will take them to process the same.
So there really is no time certain on the length of time it takes to get their cards.
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Depends, but more than likely yes, you would be able to apply
HIS GIRLFRIEND STOOD N AND PRETENDED TO BE ME. THE JUDGE AWARDED THE DIVORCE WITHOUT ME NOWING. I WANT THIS OVERTURNED HOW DO I DO IT
answered on Jan 20, 2015
You would need to find an attorney willing to ask the court to set aside the judgment under fraud to the Court.
We had a child together, that we lost to the state. Since then I've been going to therapy do to this. I would like to know if I can get him for pain and suffering.
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Under the circumstances you present, probably not. Plus in Puerto Rico there is a law that prevents spouses from suing each other for matter not related to divorce
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Anyone can get a divorce if they know what they need to file. However, there are many attorney s in Puerto Rico who I am certain would be willing to draft the paperwork needed for a minimal fee. On a side note, you need to be separate for 2 years in Puerto Rico in order to file a divorce alleging... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2015
You would have to be an emancipated minor or 18 years old to request temporary custody of your baby sister. In the alternative custody will be given to another family member (preferable the mother) or a foster parent through the state.
They were taken for negligence, mom has not made enough effort to get them back. The state is petitioning for adotion/foster care. Currently they are staying at the Youth Ranch and I have visitation with them, will this continue if they go into foster care?
answered on Jan 15, 2015
Once parent's rights are terminated these children will no longer be affiliated with you. Therefore, absent the adoptive family's consent and wishes you will not have any right to see them.
after chance to be in their lives he has continued to make reckless decisions. The last time was a year ago when I let him move in my income based apartment which I figured would help him get on his feet because the rent was so low, well instead of using the opportunity to get it together he moved... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2015
If there is no paternity case, just a case through DOR (establishing child support only), then you have no obligation to allow him to see the children. Regardless he has the obligation to pay support for these children and failure to do so allows you to request the Court to find him in contempt,... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2015
There is actually an affidavit through the passport agency that you may complete explaining in detail why you need to unilaterally obtain passport and the attempts made to find the other parent.
But he has been here since she was born. I just recently did a paternity test for her biological father but I have no clue if he went and did his part and her biological father also never signed the birth certificate
answered on Jan 15, 2015
Agree with Mr. DeGroot. The proper way is to do a step parent adoption. Hopefully the biological parent will consent. However, if no one has signed the birth certificate and there is no case in court alleging or determining who is the Father, there is a chance that your new spouse may just adopt. I... View More
My family is abusive towards me and have threatened to send me to a mental institution, just because we have fights! I am so unhappy living with them, what can I do so that I can have my own place away from them. And what can I do to stay out of a mental hospital?
answered on Dec 4, 2014
Unless you have been deemed incompetent by a Court of Law, you have the same rights as anyone else, meaning you can live on your own. If you have been deemed incompetent, you can fight it and request the court to find you competent and restore all of your rights.
Was unable to locate him due to us living in separate states. he was only found due to another woman putting him on child support and now he says he's getting a lawyer. Wants me to send the kids to him for the weekend but he won't send any money to help support them. Has money for a... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2014
If you are using DOR for this, DOR will represent you with the child support portion. However, if he does get an attorney and requests visitation with the children and you have objections to him having contact with the children you should seek assistance from an attorney at that time. DOR will not... View More
We are not thru court and i pay child support
answered on Dec 4, 2014
Depending on how long ago they left the State you may be able to request the return of the child to the State of Florida, but along with that you have to request the Court to determine that you are the Father of this child and establish your rights. At this time, you have no rights.
answered on Dec 4, 2014
You can ask for the child support payments be abated (put on hold). This is a much quicker way to stop the child support. After the child has resided with you for an extended period of time (30-181 uninterrupted days) you can seek a modification of the final order.
Now, I am jobless. how to modify the child support? I have no money to hire lawyer.
answered on Dec 4, 2014
What was the previous arrangement? From where is the final Order? Depending on your responses to these questions, it is the course of action I would recommend. However, I do agree with my colleague, that based on the facts you presented you are in need of a modification and an attorney is... View More
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