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I have an open CPS and I have a safety plan/PCP in place. I have complied with every request and I am almost finished with their requested services. My 2yr old daughter's father had a child endangerment felony case she was scratched when he during the altercation and there's an open... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2019
There is a lot going on in your case. In order to obtain a good legal response I suggest that you speak directly with an attorney to advise you. We can assist you if you desire 888-343-4529.
there are three dads whom are not on the birth certificates. They are not mentally, financially nor residence stable. they are not on the birth certificates and not actually proven to be the fathers by blood work. they never paid child support. they would come around once a blue moon but not... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2019
First of all sorry for your recent loss of your sister. What a wonderful thing to see families taking care of their own. Your mother has standing to petition the court to deal with these issues. Let us know if you would like our assistance. 888-343-4529.
My question comes from my court order. It takes me 148 miles of a round trip and 4 hours of travel time to go get my son and pick him up. It’s 37 miles to arrive to the school and 37 miles back to my house and it’s the same miles when I drop off my son and come back home. My order states if the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2019
The 100 miles is calculated from the residence door to the residence door on a map and NOT driving distance. Let us know if you need further assistance. An attorney who provides you with an answer should really read your specific order. See that you are in El Paso. We do not service that area.... View More
I've been doing supervised visitation for over 5yrs now and my ex has denied many visits or did not show up and the cops won't help even with a court order. At the custody hearing I was told my ex was fighting for full custody which I disagreed on and demanded split custody which the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2019
You can file contempt motions against mom and do a motion to modify. Check with an attorney in your area for a detailed analysis of your case. Good luck.
I no longer pay child support my daughter is 22 but I have back pay and I owe 13000 can my daughter's mom take it off the remaining balance
answered on Mar 6, 2019
Each state has their own rules. If the order is one that is pending in New Mexico ask an attorney licensed there. If order signed in Texas if both parties are in agreement then such can be fashioned and done. Good luck. If you need us we are willing to assist 888-353-4529.
Will a judge order me to pay? Ex was the petitioner in the divorce. We have both since remarried.
answered on Mar 6, 2019
If she knew that she was pregnant at the time of the divorce then you may be able to get off from paying child support or her asserting now that you are the father. If you need further counsel feel free to contact us at 888-343-4529.
I have custody and court papers showing that I have joint custody of my son with my mom. My sons father has supervised visitation and it even states that he is presumed a danger to my son in ways on the court papers. I just recently moved out to Odessa from Tyler and my sons father has taken my son... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You should really obtain legal counsel in your area to make sure that you are asserting your rights in the correct legal manner according to the terms of the order. You do not want to be charged with kidnapping yourself. Good luck.
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You will have to have paternity addressed before the divorce will be granted. We can assist you. If all parties are in agreement it would make the case progress faster. Let us know if you'd like us to assist you. 888-3434LAW or 888-343-4529.
answered on Mar 5, 2019
It depends on the mental capacity and physical capacity of your mother. What types of goals that you have should be detailed. If you just want to help her with her financial responsibilities and she has the mental capacity to consent you could consider Powers of Attorney. There are more than one... View More
t be changed? I am being allowed to see my kids at my Ex Wifes will now
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You can request for it to be modified. Normally, you’ll just have to show a material change in circumstances. Assert your parental rights. Your children will be better for it. Good luck. Let us know if we can help 888-3434-LAW or 888-343-4529.
answered on Mar 2, 2019
In order to maximize any recovery in a settlement the more witness statements the better.
Had and ended an affair. I got pregnant a month later. Husband does not want divorce and wants legal custody of the child. Paramour’s wife wants a paternity test. Can they make us take one?
answered on Mar 2, 2019
Yes the mother of the child can get an order for blood testing of the child and the alleged father.
Non-custodial parent has history of family violence towards myself and courts granted Final Permanency Order to me. Do I need to serve him still or can I request a waiver as his access is only permissible by me?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
Do you mean Final Protective Order? If so, he should have been served with that hearing date before it occurred and therefore no additional work on your part is necessary. Now, if the Protective Order does not protect the children then you need to file other court paperwork as it pertains to them.... View More
Also she works an collects food stamps and lives with her parents still, is this legal?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
Each father can be ordered to pay child support regardless of another father’s obligation. One is not dependent on the other. Hope this helps.
answered on Feb 28, 2019
Read the ruling and the orders that the judge made or signed regarding those issues. The answer more than likely can be found there. Good luck.
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Without more facts and details this question can not be answered with any full legal analysis. If you believe it was a violation of his civil rights then you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible. Good luck and sorry for your loss.
My 15 year old daughter made false allegations of sexual abuse against my 13 year old son. They took the kids for interviews to a place called CASA. Then my 12 year old daughter misworded something. Her father had told her if she kept stealing they would take her to Juvy and strip her down to her... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
There is a lot of issues going on with this situation. It is very concerning on many levels. There are criminal charges and family law involvement which are possible in your situation. We could assist you on either of these issues. Feel fee to reach out to us at 888-3434LAW or 888-343-4529.
I'm going threw cps and I'm trying to get my kids home I have done everything they have asked me and past all my drug test and classes and got a house but I need to know if they need spread rooms I have a 9yr daughter and a 6yr son so I need to know what to do
Also would it be... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2019
It would be best for the kids especially since they are not the same sex to have their own room.
She don't know them nor does she want to.
answered on Feb 23, 2019
What a caring and selfless thing to do. However, they probably lack standing to bring any cases related to the termination since the rights were terminated. The order may have addressed the child support obligation. My suggestion is to read it to ascertain. Good luck.
We were married about a year and due to them not working I filed a chapter 13. I didn't include them as not to mess up their credit.. Now that we are divorcing they want me to pay half of their credit cards which I know I am responsible but I was wondering about half of my outstanding chapter... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2019
You reference "they" and do not explain who "they" are. Your best bet in getting a good answer to this question is to discuss with either your bankruptcy attorney and/or your divorce attorney. If you do not have one you should get one to go into detailed questions to get a... View More
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