With all due respect to Ms. Sirlin, if you can prove that you are being emotionally abused, you have to do what is right for you and your child. With the slim set of facts you have presented, it sounds like your best course of action would be to relocate to Wisconsin and immediately file an action... Read more »

This is an extremely complicated situation. Have you discussed the situation with the child's father? Your life will be much less likely to implode if you discuss the situation with him and have a written agreement allowing you to relocate. I HIGHLY recommend that if you are allowed to... Read more »

I cannot imagine a scenario where the father's race would make a scintilla of difference UNLESS the father is associated with a Native American or Alaska Native tribe. THAT would make a huge difference and could cancel the Court's termination of parental rights if it was not considered... Read more »

You could incorporate a petition to terminate the father's rights with a petition to adopt the two children if that is what your husband desires and the children are on board (if they are old enough to have a say). If your husband is not planning to adopt the children, there really is not a... Read more »

No, you do not yet have enough to seek a default judgment. Your next step is to request alternative service. I highly encourage you to find a qualified family law attorney in the jurisdiction where your child custody order was entered to assist you in this process.

I presume you and the baby were tested if you delivered in a medical facility. If the baby tested positive, it is likely that CPS will take action against you. Depending on how chronic your dependence is, your parental rights could be terminated. There will be a legal process and you will have the... Read more »

"Now what?" is a really vague question, but I am answering with the presumption that your question is "how do I make my boyfriend my medical POA?" You need to execute a medical POA and provide the hospital a copy.

You can find the form for the State of Arizona here:... Read more »

If your current husband has not been served with notice of a restraining order and your ex cannot produce proof of such an order being in place, there is no legal reason your husband cannot be present during custody exchanges.

I would suggest he remain in the vehicle and not interact with... Read more »

There are so many variables. If there is any way you can consult with a competent family law attorney in Pima County, I suggest you do so. If your ex has not made any financial contributions and lives outside the US, I think you have a good case for limiting his visitation to supervised visitation... Read more »

So many issues.

"Is it legal?" is a loaded question. There is nothing specifically illegal about having a policy in place. Employers can make a policy about nearly anything and employees may choose to follow the policy, seek other employment, or ignore the policy and risk... Read more »

Yes. If you do not respond, the Court can set the matter for trial whether you are ready or not.

Do an internet search for "Arizona legal self-help." There are resources that may assist you in responding.

You are entitled to representation. You are NOT entitled to different representation because you do not approve of the representative provided to you. Your option is to find a way to pay for private counsel. Otherwise, your lawyer is your lawyer unless a conflict of interest arises (conflict of... Read more »

Of course. Your attorney will have some catching up to do but you are absolutely able to hire counsel (the judge will likely be happy about it).

I would not hesitate any longer, however.

You will need to file to modify the existing order. Depending on how much of an inconvenience your proposed meeting location is for your ex, the judge may not change the order. Since you were the party who moved, the judge may not feel your ex should have to share the burden unless you can show how... Read more »

You have described an incident but you have not asked a question. It appears you have three paths moving forward: 1) pay the fine and take the conviction as is - simplest and quickest resolution which likely has the most significant impact on your insurance (you may want to contact your insurance... Read more »

No, the host does not forfeit their rights, but exercising those rights would likely send the prohibited person to prison. The prohibited person has lost the right to live with someone whose rights have not been limited without inconveniencing that person with having to live AS IF they had also... Read more »

This is an incredibly complex question for an "Ask-a-lawyer" service but I will give you the highlights.

Your answer depends on whether or not you were married to the father and whether or not you have a custody order from Texas or any other state. Assuming you are not married and... Read more »

The short answer is no.

If you establish paternity he will be required to pay child support but he can also assert a right to parent time. 50/50 custody is presumed to be in the best interest of the child but it appears you are in Minnesota and the father may be in Arizona?... Read more »

No, two minors who are married with parental permission are not automatically emancipated. A minor over the age of 16 can petition the courts to be emancipated, but they must show that they are capable of living independently from their parents. Your girlfriend will be able to make healthcare... Read more »

You would likely be charged with failure to control your vehicle (infraction) and leaving the scene of a property damage collision (misdemeanor). You will likely face a fine and a serious increase in your cost of insurance.