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they agreed that their daughter would live with her and come to visit her father during vacations. Now she is remarrying and her ex-husband doesn't want the daughter to live with another man so she is afraid when she comes to visit her won't let her go back to her mother..so basically my... View More 
answered on Feb 2, 2018
She should consult an attorney who is familiar with international custody issues. If the father has a legitimate concern regarding her new husband, he may seek to modify the custody arrangement. If she needs to enforce the custody arrangement that exists now, she would need an attorney.
Support is very expensive. He will not be able to pay it and survive. He also received a letter regarding back child support. On the documents received it states that he never assisted with child care and necessities- which is false. We have documents from the child care facility stating otherwise... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Your brother's lawyer will need to look at all of the facts to determine what his odds are. The court will look at his ability to care for the child. The overwhelming majority of parents (absent a safety risk to the child) receive visitation with their children. Child support is based on... View More
Please help me understand
answered on Feb 1, 2018
Without seeing the paperwork, I can't say. You should consult an attorney or call the juvenile court clerk's office to see if they can help you understand. It could be part of the intake process for them to see if they are going to bring the charges to court or if there is an informal... View More
For assault
answered on Feb 1, 2018
If he received a citation, it should have a court date on it. He will need to go to court along with a parent or guardian. He should have an attorney represent him. If you can't afford to hire one for him, then he should ask for one to be appointed.
And she took me off child support for 5yrs and I do owe but how can I stay out of jail
answered on Feb 1, 2018
The best way to stay out of jail is to pay. Otherwise, you should hire an attorney or ask for one to be appointed.
answered on Feb 1, 2018
Yes, an employer can refuse to hire a person based on criminal convictions as long as they do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. So if the company policy is not to hire anyone with a felony conviction for X crime, that is fine. If they have hire... View More
I consigned with a local store to sell clothing items. I’ve changed my mind and would like my belongings back. Store refuses to give them back to me. There is not a no cancellation policy on my contract. I’ve paid all authentication fees. I simply want my belongings returned. Help.
answered on Feb 1, 2018
What does the contract say? Have they sold the items? Are they objecting to the time it would take to go through the merchandise to pull them out? You may want to contact an attorney to review the contract and advise you what your next steps should be.
I'm an unwed father who pays child support & paid to file visitation petition, which was transferred from another county due to, the mother lied about her residence. I now can't afford an attorney, and received notice the hearing is set in 2 days. Since the birth of my daughter 1yr... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
You should really try to get an attorney. If you ask for a continuance due to just receiving the notice, it will likely be granted. If it is set for a first Friday, then there should not be a hearing, but will set a date for a hearing. Get an attorney to help you.
If my ex cares for one child (15 yr) and I care for the other (14 yr), can we agree ourselves not to pay any child support? Or will the state need to be involved? We currently have an order through Child Support Services. Can we both agree to change that order and come to our own agreement?
answered on Feb 1, 2018
Probably not. The child support guidelines take into account the living arrangements of the children in calculating the amount of support. Courts don't generally like to deviate from the guidelines. You should consult an attorney to see if there are reasons to allow the deviation. If the... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
If you mean changing the tag from a higher price to a lower price, then it is called theft, and it is a class A misdemeanor if the amount stolen is less $500.
I moved from NC to TN August of 2013 and had my son May 2015. His father and I have been living together for 4 years.(we are not married and never have been) In 2016 I was diagnosed with BC and I am now cancer free. During treatment our relationship fell apart and we have been sleeping in... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Well, in TN, you are the sole custodian of the child/children if there is no court order to the contrary. I am not sure about the law in NC, but think that both parents (even if not married) share joint legal custody of the children without a court order. What this means is that he would need to... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Yes, you should be able to, but be prepared for the question: Why now?
He’s in another state but the state I’m in he was previously tested on another child do they keep dna on file
answered on Jan 31, 2018
If the testing was done through child support services, then they do keep it on file.
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You should call the bank and see if she named a beneficiary upon death. If she did, then the money belongs to that person.
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You should post the question in KY so that someone who is familiar with the state tax law there can answer.
Moved into a house with a 13 year old and has had a baby with her. His mother is a flake and has done nothing about it. DCS was called on them and he was ordered not to live there but to be at home. The problem being his mother is never there. My question is how do I go about getting him out of the... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You can file a petition for custody of him. You should consult a lawyer who can review all of the facts and advise you regarding your options.
work station which was overheard by another employee is there anything i can do about this
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You should consult an attorney to discuss all of the facts. These facts could possibly mean that there is reason to take legal action.
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You should consult an attorney. Did the court order that you would have time with the children? If not, you should ask the court to order her to allow you to see the children. Child support and parenting time are two separate issues.
Is this child allowed to ride the bus or go to to school with her
answered on Jan 31, 2018
She should not be able to ride the bus with her, but will probably be allowed to go to school. You should make sure the school has a copy of the order and discuss your concerns. If need be, you should go back to the court to clarify the matter. I recommend that you consult an attorney for... View More
If the grandmother calls DCS, they will not give her any info, except, for her to ask the mother (her daughter). The mother shows no interest in getting the child back, however, the Grandmother, who helped raise the child is wanting to be able to talk to him, visit with him, Is there anything that... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
She can potentially file a petition for grandparent visitation. She could also potentially file a petition for custody. She should consult an attorney to discuss all of the facts and options available.
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