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Had child 2 years out of 3 years. Financial responsibility by me. Have insurance on her. No help financially.
answered on Mar 16, 2020
You may want to consider establishing a guardianship over the child. You should speak with an experienced attorney to assist you with this process.
Can dad not agree on me getting full costidy?
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Yes, the father can disagree with you having full custody whether he's paying child support or not. It is his right to contest is as a parent if he does not agree with it. However, if you have a hearing scheduled, you will be able to appear and present testimony and evidence as to why you... View More 
They are selling their house in Northern Indiana since he lost his job. She is moving back to Johnson county, he is moving to Marion county for a job. Where do they file for divorce?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
At least one of the parties will need to have lived in the county of filing at least 3 months prior to the date of filing. Therefore, if they are both living in northern Indiana and have been for some time, they should file in their county there.
I notified the court and father morning of clerk told me they hadn't been up in front of Judge and what documents to bring in.
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Your question leaves out a lot of important information so I cannot give a definitive answer to this. However, in general, yes a third party can be granted guardianship or custody in some circumstances.
Arrested for drugs. My son was at a friends house when this happened. CPS has taken my child, put in foster care pending investigation. This was done without my knowledge, consent, etc. In the report they filed with the court doesnt even mention that I'm in my child's life much less that... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
I am sorry for your situation. This sounds like a complex matter and there are too many details missing in your question to be able to give you definitive answers. I would strongly urge you to sit down with an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case, and possible... View More
I also need to know about if their breast fed when will fathers get child ?
answered on Feb 24, 2020
In Indiana both parents are to have equal standing before a court when it is making determinations on child custody. The primary determining factor for custody decisions is what is in the best interests of the child.
I want 50/50 legal and physical custody of my 13 month old daughter. My only child. Her mom has 3 subsequent children all by different men that dont pay support. Ive been in my daughters life since she was born despite her moms efforts to keep me out of her life. I hired a lawyer and took her to... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2020
This is something you should definitely be discussing with your attorney, that's what you are paying them for. In general true 50/50 physical custody is fairly tough to get, particularly if the other party objects and considering the age of the child. There is nothing wrong with you trying, as... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
It largely depends on what is stated in your lease. Review that carefully.
He is from Puerto Rico and moved here for work, the daughter lives in Puerto Rico but he is on the birth certificate and pays child support
answered on Jan 28, 2020
You would need to consult the laws in Puerto Rico for a definite answer on this, as Indiana laws would not apply there.
Our divorce decree does not state whose address is her legal address. My address is used for health insurance as I carry it and her dad's address is used for school. She will be getting her license soon and we are not sure what address should be used.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You should consider modifying the decree to explicitly state the Child's formal address. This could continue to cause problems down the line.
This has been going on for over a month. They say it's fixed and critters still up there scratching. My daughter is scared to be here at night from the noise. I'm about to move out and pay the fee for a buy out but dont feel I should have to due to reason for moving.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
There really is no fixed time, it depends on the situation. Generally, 14-30 days will be given as the benchmark. You need to make sure that you document all of your efforts to communicate the issue to the landlord, as well as their efforts to correct the problem. You should also seriously consider... View More
Son is 18 has joined the national guards. He has done his basic training over the summer and now goes once a month over the weekend and gets paid from them, do I still have to pay on him till he is 19....
answered on Jan 18, 2020
You can petition the court and ask them to find that your child is emancipated (and therefore have your support obligation terminated). However, given the facts you've put forward, you may have an uphill battle on this one.
Or is it possible for the parent that has custody to waive child support
answered on Jan 16, 2020
The parties may sometimes waive a child support obligation, if both parties are in agreement on that. However, it would need to be approved by the judge.
April 4th will be one yr since I've been placed on home detention and have 1 yr left but my case is modifiable.
answered on Jan 13, 2020
It will depend on the case and your attorney. You should speak with one or more experienced criminal attorneys to get a reasonable price range.
when the court date took place before, they did not tell him when it was so he could not appear to get a say at all. for 5 years he was left with no contact or visitation.
answered on Jan 11, 2020
If your boyfriend can prove that he was never properly served or notified he may have some recourse. Speak with an experienced family law attorney ASAP to see what your options are.
My son's mother was charged with neglect after the police kicked her door in and arrested her boyfriend for drugs. She was arrested the same night for neglect. She has failed 2 drug tests for Meth since then and the last resulted in the loss of her kids for 90 days. I now have my son and her... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Your question leaves out several important details that make it difficult to give a comprehensive answer (for instance, was there already a custody order in place? If so, what did it say? Is DCS involved?). In general, however, merely having the children placed with you due to the mother's... View More
I have filed the answer and opposition for myself. There has not been any type of fact finding forms filed nor has there been any mediation.
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You can file just about any motion or form that an attorney can. However, that does not mean it is in your best interest to do so. You should seriously consider sitting down with an experienced attorney to help you with this matter.
He is currently serving for a driving on suspended and missed his first hearing. He helps care for my sons and works with me and I would accept full responsibility for any future court dates/fines he may face.
answered on Jan 2, 2020
Generally such communications with a judge are prohibited, you are not this person's attorney and those types of communications should either be coming from his public defender, private attorney, or from the defendant himself, in the form of a motion. That being said, some courts are more... View More
He is unhappy at home.
answered on Jan 2, 2020
It is possible, but whether a judge would grant you custody (or a guardianship) would be based on the "best interests of the child," and would depend on a whole range of factors which are too difficult to go over in a question-and-answer format such as this. You should definitely consider... View More
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