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Child is on medicaid.
Bio father wants to give up rights.
Step father wants to adopt.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
The past child support and health support may still be owing to the state.
it is with her consent, childrens father passed away they all live with us
answered on Apr 5, 2019
If all agree it should not be a problem. However, the court may want a short proveup even if all have agreed. Let us know if you would like our assistance at 888-343-4529.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
If you read your order in detail it should tell you how long you have to submit the uninsured expenses. Let us know if you need any help. 888–343-4529.
It doesn't say when where how often who should pay for it or where to send the results.
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Make certain it is an order and not just a request as should indicates a request for testing.
Nothing has started in TX other than having an approved homestudy. There is no child being adopted yet. Wanting to adopt a newborn. Will start looking for a child once we move. Will I need a new homestudy or can it be updated with new info on physical home.
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Texas probably has exclusive jurisdiction to handle the adoption if the suit has already been instituted. Consult with your attorney about your move and its ramifications.
I was in front of walmart leaving the store when car hit did not yield and struck me and fled the scene. they say there are $973 in damages to the car when i did not hit it very hard and know there were none. Charged with failure to yield right of way. How do i prove no damages. claim keeps getting... View More 
answered on Apr 1, 2019
If you were hurt and have substantial medical bills you should pursue your case by retaining an attorney with your proof.
My child lives with her aunt and will not be graduating high school when she turns 18. I believe she quit school. What reasons could the court order continuation of support past the age of 18 in PA? My child was diagnosed as being bi-polar and has behavioral problems due to this. Would that be... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2019
You would have to provide proof that she is not in school. The parent would have to file request for special needs extension of child support if requesting and prove if there are special needs of child requiring extra financial needs.
answered on Mar 29, 2019
You will need to ask that your case be unsealed for you to get the order which would have granted the adoption and then your name changed. Then contact BVS with a certified copy of the order. See if that works. You may have to hire a lawyer to get the file unsealed. Good luck to you.
answered on Mar 26, 2019
You would put on proof that what you’re requesting is in the best interests of the child. Sounds like you’re requesting equal visitation periods. If an order already in existence then a modification needs to be done. Let us know if we can help. 888-343-4529.
his mom send him to live with me becuase some issues she had with him istead of helping him she threw him out
iam not the primary guardian but i want to change that
answered on Mar 24, 2019
You can file a motion to modify. Let us know if you’d like our assistance. 888-343-4529.
answered on Mar 24, 2019
You can file for divorce even if your spouse does not cheat on you. If you do not get along the courts will not require that you stay married.
Ive been out of work for three months not and recently was offered a job out of state. I want to accept it but I’m worried that he’s going to try and keep me from moving with our daughter. I just want to make this as painless as possible for all of us. He’s was not involved during my... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
If there is no order in place one way or another then you are free to move as you like. He can file for paternity and ask the court to make determinations as to whether you should bring the child back. Good luck.
answered on Mar 18, 2019
A child with Autism is seen as living in a place as any other child.
I've been trying to corporate with him but lately he has been treating me by sending me to court, if I don't lend him my son and I have to do whatever he says because he doesn't agree on anything I say
answered on Mar 17, 2019
If the order has been signed you have to abide by them. Contact the district clerks office for it. I’m assuming you just have not received the document either by mail or from your attorney. If it’s been signed follow it.
claiming it as alimony. I have never received alimony, just the settlement due. The same person does our taxes. This year I was taxed for “alimony”. Should the settlement money be taxed?
answered on Mar 17, 2019
That’s a tax question. Consult a cpa or tax accountant.
answered on Mar 16, 2019
The best way to begin this process is to make attempts to get his address before proceeding. A private investigator could assist. It may not be as expensive as most may expect. Good luck.
answered on Mar 13, 2019
No not necessarily. Contact an attorney where the case is pending. Good luck.
My wife's ex husband stopped paying CS for 4 years and I was supporting my step children. Now he is forced to pay the arrears in lump sum and is going to my wife. Can I legally force my wife to give me half of the CS?
answered on Mar 12, 2019
Legally the order probably states that his obligation in to the mother. The moral thing to do would be to share with you. Hopefully, some good came of your help for those children.
answered on Mar 12, 2019
A suggestion would be to inform the office respectfully that you’d like to speak directly to the attorney about a particular matter. Sure accommodations could be made. Every firm handles this differently. Good luck to you.
And they took the children for the mother moving back in families home and signing a non prosecution affidavit. They interviewed two kids at school without recording it and consent. Their forcing my wife to divorce me to get her kids back even though they have no evidence to keep doing this
answered on Mar 11, 2019
The answer is that you hire an attorney to represent you for guidance and direction. Your answer is not a simple one. To take legal advice from one who has just only read your facts is problematic. Consult an attorney with your proof of your allegations.
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