I’m currently homeless with my family and my parents are blowing off there money I just need a stable home can someone please help me or help me find someone that can.
answered on Aug 8, 2018
Hello. If you do not have a stable home and your parents are taking advantage of money you are earning, you are unlikely to be emancipated. Emancipation is very rare and typically only available to those who are already living independently despite their minority. However, you may qualify for... View More 
her work schedule and is scheduling her almost everyday and has most recently sent a text stating he couldn't give a <expletive> if I see her or not. I'm not sure what to do.
answered on Aug 7, 2018
Since you mention he has physical custody, it sounds as though there is a court order in effect. If you also have court-ordered parenting time, you may be able to file a contempt action against custodial father for interfering with your parenting time. If the interference is severe enough, you may... View More
My wife recently got a DUI. I am wondering if I can obtain a better custody ruling based upon that alone? I have no criminal history, and she has no other criminal history aside from this.
answered on Jul 23, 2018
It depends. Obviously, the DUI may affect her ability to transport the children to daycare/school/activities, which would be of consideration. If she is a habitual alcohol user and your children are young, the Court may consider it. Certainly, if she had the children with her while driving under... View More
answered on May 17, 2018
The age of majority in Nebraska is 19 years old. Even if your daughter is attending college, legally both parents are still responsible for her until she reaches the age of majority. However, if the former custodial parent is not providing support for her, you may wish to modify your support order... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2018
You cannot get support for your child from the other parent because he is a legal adult at the age of 19 and neither of you have any legal obligation whatsoever to support him through college. Some parents do and some don’t but it is not required by any law, with the possible exception of if you... View More
My daughter’s dad and I were never married and have never been to court over custody. She is almost 13 and wants to live with me because she doesn’t like the situation there. She is not doing good and they won’t get her help she needs but her dad won’t let her come live with me. I don’t... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
If your daughter has resided in Oklahoma for at least the past 6 months and there is no current custody order, you will need to file for custody in Oklahoma as that is the only state that has jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. As such, you will need... View More
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