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Can she get legal help to take my money since she is not a US citizen?
answered on Sep 4, 2019
Child support action can be brought against you where you live by her. Answer is yes.
And we had a final order signed by a judge..after she passed my sister in law took them into her home because she said that CPS said that she had custoday if them,that's what she told us so we listened as to not making anything worse,,just recently we found out that we actually have legal... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2019
You should consult with an attorney to review the last signed order to evaluate your situation. If the facts are as you say they are, then you do have superior rights.
There are also two minor children involved
answered on Aug 31, 2019
Consult with an attorney in the county in which your wife lives or an attorney where you live. Where you file will depend upon other factors regarding your residence requirements. Good luck.
answered on Aug 28, 2019
You probably were served by alternative methods. You should hire an attorney to investigate it. There are time deadlines for which you may need to meet expeditiously. Good luck.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
There are remedies which are afforded depending on circumstances. But, the best interest of the child is the standard used in any determinations as it relates to the child. Consult an attorney if there are emergency situations involved. Good luck.
My son is from a previous marriage, his biological dad and I got divorced in Illinois when he was only 1year and 8 months, His biological father at the time of the divorce I only had one addressed where I sent out the divorce paperwork and that was in California, he signed the divorce and also a... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
Your 1st step should be to hire a private investigator to locate him. He may be agreeable and if so you would not have a hard time.
The grandparents sued me for visitation 7 years ago when my son’s dad died because his father lived in their home longer than 6 months with our son. They continue to violate me as a mother- bought him a BB gun without permission, let him spend the night with people I don’t even know without... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
If you have safety concerns for your son that are valid seeking changes to the court order 7 years ago should be definitely doable. You have to show a material and substantial change from then and it appears that you have several changes. Your rights as a parent are superior to the grandparents... View More
I have court October 17th
answered on Aug 23, 2019
The Office of Attorney General may be able to assist you. Not sure what the court date is for but contact their office to see if you can get help.
answered on Aug 21, 2019
You can leave the child with the father. However, there may be other issues that you need to be resolved.
Their mother was the one that issued the temporary custody. The father wants them back in Louisiana but doesn't take care of them. Do I have to bring them back since we live in Texas and they reside in Louisiana. He never participated in their lives.
answered on Aug 14, 2019
Sounds like there is not a court order in place. If this is true the father’s rights are superior to a non-parent’. Kidnapping charges may be applicable as such.
answered on Aug 13, 2019
If his rights were violated according to the laws set out then certainly he can sue them.
answered on Aug 13, 2019
Who beat him? Was it another inmate or the officials? Certainly if any civil rights violations were had then the responsible parties should be held accountable.
his property is not marital property and is state of alabama.
answered on Aug 12, 2019
If you’re residing in the state of Alabama then those laws more than likely apply. Consult with a divorce attorney near your residence for valid laws applicable.
Biological father and my daughter were living together (not married) he took the 3 year old child to his mother, kicked my daughter out in the street, she is now homeless, I am already raising her 1st child , half sister to 3 year old, would like to get custody of 3 yr old and raise the siblings... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2019
If there is no order in place or other action pending then the mother has the right to get her child from the grandmother. She has to call the police and ask them to escort her to get child and inform the grandmother that she is coming to get her child if the father is not there. The mother does... View More
Changed my sons name after birth did DNA of the real father and still cant get his name changed. Verification of consent from my ex husband who cannot be found I believe he lives in Texas it's been 15yrs.
answered on Aug 9, 2019
Hire a private investigator to locate ex-husband. Then hire an attorney. You can hire attorney 1st if you like. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
answered on Aug 6, 2019
Answers assume court order signed in Texas. You have to follow the order. If you have to pay to get the flight arrangements then your spouse does not have to pay what you are obligated to pay for them. But, you have to follow the order in to get possession at the time ordered in the order.
The mother of my child and I went down to the Attorney General office to sign off my backpay and to close the case because our daughter will live with me from now on so out of kindness she agreed to sign off my arrears and no longer wants to receive cs. It's been a week since we've both... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
The Attorney General is the best entitiy to answer these questions. Contact their office.
My childs father disappeared after he found out that we had a child (even though we were trying and it was planned). He hasn't changed his mailing address and he is having all of his family refuses any contact with me. I honestly want him to just sign away his rights. I have been seeing... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
The father can certainly give up all of his rights if there is another ready and qualified to adopt. You’ve got a number of steps to follow and because of such you should consult an attorney to assist you. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
I have two children and want to make sure they are protected but I need to get the ball rolling as soon as I can.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
You could file it on you own. However, you sound like there is a serious need for attorney involvement because you state that your children need “protection”. 888-343-4529.
My boyfriend and I want to get married but he is still legally married with someone he has been separated & living apart from for over 12 years and just never filed for divorce because he was incarcerated at the time and when released, could not afford an attorney. His ex has full custody of... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2019
If the wife signs a waiver it would make it a quicker process.
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