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Bio parents have 50/50. One parent is an immigrant and the other is threatening to have him deported. Can one bio parent give his 50% custody to a step parent (spouse)?
Its been 6 years now that her grandparents filed for and where granted guardianship i want it terminated but the misdomenor warrants hold me back can i file without taking care of the warrants
answered on Jul 5, 2020
You can file, but there is almost no chance you would be successful. Get up this Monday and start working on your warrants. You may take some lumps to clear those up but if you really want your kids back you will do anything you have do to make that possible. The longer you wait the harder it is... View More 
The mom gave birth and tested dirty for meth , I was unaware. Upon finding out at the hospital I didn't let her come back to the home. Social worker asked if I was willing to test and I did. I came back positive for marijuana. In California it's legal for recreational use. And I thought... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2020
Yes, you should definitely get an attorney. There is something missing from your story and you need to sit down with a professional who can sort through all of the facts.
Time and take legal action. Can he say that to me? Is that allowed
answered on Jun 23, 2020
To answer the question you asked, he can certainly say that to you people are allowed to say any dumb things they want. That does not make the statement true.
The courts are taking cases involving the coronavirus crisis on a case by case basis and not giving exceptional orders at this... View More
Do i need to submit a document or file a petition to ask the judge in Idaho court to adapt the order that was placed in California which is the full custody?
answered on Jun 22, 2020
That's really a question for an attorney in Idaho. However, you should contact a California attorney before you move to make sure you are doing so legally.
answered on Jun 21, 2020
No. If she is refusing you time with the children you will have to get a court order for specific periods of time with the children.
answered on Jun 17, 2020
You should use a family law attorney. An agreement outside the court in a mediator's office has no legal significance until approved by the court.
If I have finished transfer the money in my bank account to someone else under their title to minimize the amount of money split with my wife when divorced and I want to file a divorce after that, how long does it legally take for the transfer to take place so that if the divorce is successful, the... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
It's probably not the best idea to go on a public bulletin board and declare that you are going to defraud the judicial system and cheat your wife out of what is at least half hers.
The only advice I can give you is to do the right thing and be fair to your former partner; otherwise,... View More
He gives her money just about every week, she's allowed them to come visit twice, shell tell him they can come again and now won't let them, he feels bad and doesn't think hell be able to get custudy of them the oldest isn't his but hes raised her from birth and he doesn't... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
If mom and the three kids have lived in Washington for more than six months that state will have jurisdiction of the custody issues with the kids.
That being the case you should consult an attorney who practices family law in Washington.
I have been married 23 years.
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Social Security benefits are governed by Federal Law and are not part of California divorce proceedings. The law is very clear on your rights as regard what you are entitled to and how to go about getting it.
If you end up being able to draw under your husband's social security... View More
I had a child with a man who wanted to kill me and the child while I was pregnant. The child is 8yrs old and the man has never seen him due to restraining order from me and my child. The restraining order ended in 2017 and I never bothered to renew it because I moved and thought I won’t deal with... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2020
Couple of things, first, do not send anyone to court for you other than a lawyer. A layman cannot represent your interests. Second, you need to sit down with a professional that handles family law cases in the court where the case is filed. Third, if you have not already done so you need to get... View More
I filed a contempt for order against my ex because she violated a court order. She refused to drop off my daughter and kept her. The next day I filed the order. Tomorrow is our court date, and today she filed a request of Judicial Notice. What exactly is she trying to do?
answered on Jun 8, 2020
A Request for Judicial Notice is merely asking the Judge to take notice of some document, filing, article, most anything she wants the Judge to be aware of and accept into evidence. A proper Request for Judicial Notice should contain a description of what she is asking the court to take notice of... View More
My ex was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation. He is not willing to sign the consent form giving me access to the results. I’m in pro per. The evaluator said he typically sends one copy to each party and one to the judge. Can the judge make him consent? Knowing his diagnosis is... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Since it was a court ordered exam the Judge can order that it be released, even without consent.
We have an order in place. I violated the order denying time now the father wants to make up time since he hasn’t had a spring break with our daughter but I don’t want him to make up that time.
answered on Jun 8, 2020
If there is an order in place designating certain time to the father you need to follow that order until the court modifies it. While it is probably not in the order that father would get make up time, if he went back to court he would could get it unless you have a very good reason for denying... View More
What are my next steps to deal with this legally ? I have tried talking to him and solving it on our own but he has stopped accepting my call. Even when I go to see my son he is always there. I'd like to spend time with my son without being chaperoned. And i'd like to have at least... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
In order to change custody/timeshare of your child you would have to file an FL-350 requesting modification of the current orders. This should be filed in the same court as your custody orders. You will need to be specific as to what type of orders your are seeking and the reason the court should... View More
Back and were we are headed to and he says no I did text him and have all the text between us. I told him it will only be for 2 weeks we don't have any orders in place can he say I abducted our child even though I said only for that amount of time
answered on May 29, 2020
That would depend on the terms of the custody/timeshare orders in place. You need to read them very carefully to determine what time you are allocated for vacations, if any, any restrictions on destinations/travel, and notice provisions. Such as requiring advance written notice. If you are... View More
answered on May 29, 2020
Like the prior gentlemen I also think you should be sitting done with a professional to discuss these issues so any advice can be tailored to your specific needs. However, I think this is the proper forum for discussion of these general issues as long as no confidential information is posted. I... View More
months ago I was kicked out,my father didn’t really care but I didn’t tell them where I was going so my fathers sister reported me missing. I still had the missing person report even though everyone including my dad knew where i was at. we got that resolved and both of them stated it was fine... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
Call or get online with the Social Security Administration; explain the situation to them and they will head you down the right path. May be a slow process but just take one step at a time and don't lose your patience.
answered on May 22, 2020
You are, I assume, asking about spousal support. In a legal separation you have all the same rights as you do in a divorce action; except you cannot dissolve the marriage. Consequently, you can seek spousal support. Being able to seek it though may be different than being awarded it. That will... View More
I have 4 kids. 2 by 1 mom & 2 by another mom. The 1st mom wants child support even though she lives in a household with a new partner who she has lived with for over 8-9 years, has 3 more kids with, & only refuses to marry him so she can collect more child support from me. While I struggle... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
Actually, if she were to marry him it might increase your support. New spouse's income is not disposable to payment of child support. The only thing a new spouse's income does is put mom's income in a new tax bracket so she nets less income for the child support calculations. The... View More
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