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I live in Indiana. My daughter’s dad has a record of abuse. We eased into visits having no overnights for a couple months at first. Now he has a gf from another state and goes there and leaves our child there and never tells me where she is, if she left state or who has her while he is working.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
He is obligated to tell you were he will be taking your child especially if your child is “being left” with the gf. He is required to inform you why is your daughter being left with the gf. Where is he? Look in your court documents to see if the parents were given “right of first... View More 
My case was 5 years ago and so was my felony I graduated a inpatient rehab and drug court and been sober that long I need to get placement of my grandson please help me
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Let CPS and the court know that you are willing to have a hair follicle drug test done to prove you no longer are on drugs.
If CPS won’t work with you on this send an e-mail to the judge saying you’re willing to take a hair follicle drug test to prove you’re not participating in... View More
She moved out of an abusive home as soon as she turned 18, less than a year ago. My son and her are expecting their first child and she needs her birth certificate in order to get state health insurance for prenatal care. Her abusive mother refuses to turn over her birth certificate, and it's... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2024
She should be able to get a copy of her birth certificate from the county health department where she was born Birth certificates are public records. She may have to pay a small fee - $5 or so.
her after an incident of her showing up at our house for the second time, so she can not come onto our property. In return she filed a restraining order on bio dad who has full custody and she filed it against the daughter to try to make it where he cannot be around her legally, even though he has... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2024
Hi ~ I'm a bit confused and need some answers from you so that I can properly address your concern.
What were the grounds Bio mom stated for needing a protective order? What parenting time, if any, does bio mom have? I don't understand how a protective order can be against dad... View More
At the time they plan to move, one of the young ladies will be 17 and the second will be 1 month away from turning 17. They want to live by themselves with no adults. I need to know what Indiana's law is in this regard please.
answered on Dec 18, 2023
No. Even if you're a parent, if you are under 18 your parents still have the right to custody of you and the responsibility to support you, until you turn 18 or become legally emancipated.
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