My boyfriend's son's mother has taken their child to indiana after a protective order and temporary custody was granted. It expired in April this year. She has had several CPS investigations. How can we go about getting his son back to him and obtain custody? We live in illinois they live... Read more »
In Indiana, where there is no formal court order in place regarding custody, the mother has sole legal custody of the child and has authority to make decisions on their behalf. In order for your boyfriend to gain parenting time or decision-making rights, he will need to file a petition for custody... Read more »
I wish to relocate back to my home state. The father and I are not in agreement about co-parenting nor does he support it. He has a stretch of absences in her life that confuses me as to why he is so resistant. The child does not know him and cries upon his presence. Any relationship established... Read more »
You will need to file a "notice of relocation" with the court. The father can object to the relocation and request a hearing. If that happens, the court will hold a hearing and make a determination based on what is in the best interests of your child. The court may consider a variety of... Read more »
In the state of Indiana I have sole physical and legal custody of my daughter my ex has visitation right we were never married and go by the Indiana visitation .. im looking at doing homeschooling instead of public schools do i need to get her permission to do this (she's not happy about the... Read more »
If you have sole legal custody you have the sole right to make decisions on major issues for your child - including aspects of her education.
Due to covid, I lost my job and had to end my lease early. We agreed he would keep my first, last, and deposit along with another month of rent to claim my "30 days notice". He agreed if all that was done he would end the lease and invoice me for damages.
Upon the final walk... Read more »
You will likely need to show up to court at the damages hearing, and tell your side of the story to the judge. Be sure to come armed with any documentation that you have which will support your position.
He just got out of jail, and I don't know him from Adam. If things go terribly wrong and they get out of hand, how do I protect myself from them doing whatever they want here? My daughter stayed with me years ago and was physically abusive. When I went to throw her out- she told the cops she... Read more »
You may consider a protective order against the parties you are concerned about.
Father of minor child has filed with the court a petition to establish custody and parenting time as to minor child born out of wedlock. DNA has been confirmed that he is not the biological father. Minor child is 19 months old. Petitioner has established paternity, minor childs biological father... Read more »
It is not clear from your information what question you are asking. Once a petition has been filed, the court will hold a hearing to make determinations on paternity, custody, and support. You will have a right to appear and present evidence and testimony regarding the issues that you discussed.
They have a one year old and are currently expecting another child. What happens if she doesn't leave him?
Matters like this are largely left to the discretion of the judge, and are based on the somewhat ambiguous standard of the "best interests of the child." Because of the potential complexity, it would be highly advisable to sit down with an experienced family law attorney, and discuss the... Read more »
was early morning hours. mom went out to her car. me and baby left hotel. check out time came and moms 13 yr old daughter was still there bc mom never came back for her. so staff called police and cps. they find some hyperdermic needles in a trash can and ib profin 600mg, not even a control... Read more »
There are a ton of variables that come into play in a situation like this. You really need to sit down with a lawyer and discuss your case in more detail.
He doesn't show up for court so I don't know if he even knows that he's been ordered to pay me. I am trying to do this without a lawyer since it is so expensive and the money actually is owed to my daughter (for reimbursing tuition) and the legal fees would almost be as much as he... Read more »
You may be able to obtain this type of order from the court, but as you were advised by the judge, you'll need to do it properly, and you will need to be able to prove that your ex-husband was served. If your ex-husband has failed to comply with the provisions of prior orders, he could be held... Read more »
I used to pay the mortgage and a credit card, but he has taken over payment of both and I need to get our decree amended to show this as I am looking to purchase a house and need it for underwriting purposes.
You can file a petition with the court for an agreed amendment to the original order. However, it would be highly advisable that you at least sit down with - if not retain - an experienced attorney to help you walk through this.
4x finished basement (where master bedroom and bathroom are located) flooded and landlord didn't repair/replace drywall or flooring, I did. Told them it flooded and they didn't even offer to come clean up. I had to replace stove and fridge. Over year ago major plumbing leak and plumbers... Read more »
Yes, you can. Tenants in Indiana are required to pay regardless of whether or not the landlord is fulfilling obligations. What you can do, however, is sue the landlord for a breach of the lease agreement, and ask the court to award you back rent.
Myex filed a protection order as part of divorce dissolution. 14 pictures of sunburn entered as evidence. Have the texts stating I put sunscreen on the kids several times. Just want to show that to the judge. Also is sunburn really enough to keep an active father from his children for almost a... Read more »
If the text messages are communications between the parties to the case, you should be able to admit them with little trouble.
However, the property is in both of our names. Infidelity on his part has caused me to research my potential options going forward and I would like to discuss my legal options. We have two innocent children involved in this mess as well. We live with his parents in one county (the same one we were... Read more »
The issues you raise are complex ones, and detailed answers would require a more in-depth review of your situation. It is possible, once a divorce is filed, to get through the process amicably and with little effect on the children. However, that largely depends on the respective postures of you... Read more »
They were supposed to send me paperwork by email however they never did they took the time to meet my dog so they knew I was staying there as well as it had a pet but the money for my deposit on the dog and for adding me to the lease just sat untouched in the account my roommate and I are not... Read more »
If you have proof that they agreed to add you to the lease (e.g. e-mails stating this, or something along those lines) you may be able to prove in court that you had an agreement and should be able to stay.
Assuming you share custody with the other parent, you have a right to know about medical emergencies pertaining to your child. If the party is regularly withholding information from you, you can consider filing an action for contempt against them.
The loan is only in my name, she’s lived here for 3 years
If she was your girlfriend (and not your wife), then in theory she has no right to stay there beyond your permission, and she must leave when you notify her. However, in practice, a court may find that because she has lived there for a long time and established a residence, she may be under a... Read more »
Generally, the answer is no. The exception would be where the is a TRUE emergency or the child's health or safety is at immediate risk. However, courts set the bar high on this and will generally look with skepticism at any party's attempts to withhold a child, so the situation needs to... Read more »
My kids left door open and dog has gotten loose multiple times. When landlord confronted my husband he cussed them out. They also said we play music too loud even though the sheriff said it wasnt too loud when he was called
This would largely depend on what is stated in your lease. It is possible that your lease could contain "nuisance" provisions, which would prohibit things like letting pets out, playing loud music, disturbing neighbors, etc. If so then it is possible your landlord could try to evict on... Read more »
What is my next step because i only get to see my kid on birthdays and when she allows me to come
If you have an order for custody, then you are entitled to see your children when it says you can. If you do NOT have an order for custody, you should request one from the court immediately.
As long as you are paying your rent on time and adhering to the other stipulations of the lease, I see no basis for eviction.
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