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My wife and I purchased a Yorkie full breed, basically I am the one that purchased her and I am the one that cared for her, I am the one that took her to the doctor to get her shots, but the wife is the one that our puppy spent the time with because she wanted one, she has been dealing her health... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Probably not. A gift is a gift. You can't take it back once it is given.
Baby is 2, we were never married. I was allowing him to get her, but 1 time he kept her through Christmas until 2days later and told me I could have her when he was ready. 2 other times he kept her for several extra hours and would not return my calls. He has threatened to take her and move back to... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
If the court has not ordered visitation, then you do not have to let him see her. Child support orders do not normally address visitation or custody. If you are worried about your safety and hers, then you should get an order of protection. If it makes him go crazy, he will go to jail. You... View More
The father has never met the baby nor wants him. She became pregnant on a break we took. We’ve been together 3 years
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You will need to terminate the father's rights or have him voluntarily surrender them. Then, if you are married, you can do a step-parent adoption. You should consult an attorney to help you to make sure this is done the right way.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You should check with the court or child support enforcement services to see what is going on. Did you child turn 18 and graduate from HS? Did the person paying the child support change jobs so that the wage assignment needs to be changed?
Bio mother's rights were terminated in 2011, he has lived with my husband (Bio dad) and I since then. No contact, support, Nothing. Dad passed away July 2017. My in-laws say I have no rights or obligations. This is my child, this cannot be right, could it?
answered on Jan 30, 2018
It is right if you didn't adopt him. You can, however, file a petition for custody of him. He is legally an orphan. The other relatives have no rights to him either unless they have filed for and received custody from a court. You should have at least as good of a chance to get custody as... View More
I just recently found out my kids mother lied to child support and told them I made almost $50,000 a year and really I barely make $20,000 a year. I didn't kind this oit until they started taking almost my whole check instead of getting $400 a week I'm barely getting $200 a week. I never... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You should have received notice of the court proceedings in KS. If you didn't show up or send them information, then your ex wife's evidence was all that the court had to consider. You should consult an attorney in KS to help you.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You have no rights if they fired you for a mistake. The only right you would have is if they fired you because of discrimination based on you belonging to a protected class (age, sex, race, national origin, disabled).
Tonsils and adenoids removed on 2/5 father's visitation is 2/9-2/11. The car ride for the swap is 5 hours total for the child. Recovery is a week.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Have you called the father to see if he will swap weekend? Have you consulted the doctor to see if it is safe for the child to travel? You should consult an attorney if the father will not agree and the doctor says it is not safe. But to answer your question, a court order is a court order, and... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
He can get behind as long as you let him. If you went through child support enforcement, you can contact them for help or hire an attorney to seek enforcement of the child support order.
I recently came back from job corps. I went to the store. I didn’t know my license was suspended
answered on Jan 29, 2018
You should contact the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. They can tell you why your license is suspended. It usually has to do with tickets that were not paid and can be resolved.
My ex husband filed false allegations of contempt after divorce finalization, in an attempt to get my truck and boat awarded to me, saying I didn't make payments NOR would surrender them To him... I answered with receipts and pics showing I paid the boat off and gave him truck 4 months before... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
It would be up to the court to hold him responsible or the DA to prosecute for perjury. Usually in situations like this, it doesn't happen though.
He even stated at 1 point I cannot care for the dog at this time take him to the animal shelter so I refused
answered on Jan 29, 2018
What do you want to do with the dog? If you want to keep the dog, then keep it.
He got adopted by someone does he still get to draw benefits in my name I still have one child at home that draws child benefits because I draw disability
answered on Jan 29, 2018
You should contact the social security administration. They will be able to tell you.
I work in a school and have custody of a child who was place with me by DCS. She is increasingly aggressive toward my other children and I can no longer have her in my home. I am not sure what my rights are since I have custody of her and am not a foster parent. I have tried to contact DCS but... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Contact the juvenile court that gave you custody if DCS is not calling you back. They should be able to help.
answered on Jan 29, 2018
It depends on the circumstances. Where will the visits occur? Does the child have special needs? Are there concerns about risk of violence to the child?
The victim was said to have hit one of the men
answered on Jan 29, 2018
It will be difficult if he is still in Mexico. Mexico is not a party to the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support. You should consult an attorney though to see if there are options available to you.
Ex married a man with a criminal record 10 pages long. Convicted felon. Assault charges 2016, found guilty of domestic violence 2017 and went to jail. He was just charged with 5 counts one DUI and reckless endangerment. Ex wants to move to his state to be with him with my kids. Do I have a... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Based on these facts, I would say that you do as long as you and your fiance are able to provide a better environment for the children. However, you should really consult an attorney to review all of the facts and advise you.
I did sign papers,I did not have attorney. His did everything. He didn't put the business in or half our assets. We raise two grandchildren, one is special needs, and I haven't been able to work outside of our home or business since 2008. We still lived together slept in same bed and... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Generally, once you have signed the papers, you are stuck, but the facts you presented here raise questions. You should take the paperwork and go to see a divorce attorney. If he did not include all of the assets in the marital dissolution agreement, there may be steps you can take. The fact... View More
The divorce was because of adulterous behaver on his part he is now remarried and has a child with new wife my daughter has two girls by him and has just had to file chapter 13 because of the mess he left her in.
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Joint custody refers to decision making for the children. The child support guidelines take many factors into account including the number of days that each parent has the child in their home. If the number of days for the father increases, then the child support could be reduced or she could... View More
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