If you are in danger for yourself or your child, you should call social services and or seek a restraining order. You also need appropriate prenatal care for your child.

Legal services should be able to assist you.

No. You would be subject to an undisciplined petition being filed against you. Unless there is actual physical or sexual abuse, given you admit you are unable to care for and provide for yourself, I suggest you try to address what if any behaviors are creating the issue in the home, and at worse,... View More

Sounds like CSEA is the problem. if she has stopped paying and there is no court order suspending her payments then she is in violation and there should be a show cause issued. you can hire a private attorney to pursue this. If you are the recipient CSEA cannot file a motion to reduce child... View More

Correct, you will be served with a copy of the papers. If you are concerned you can check with the clerks office or the local child enforcement agency to see if suit has been ibitiated.

Either parent can file for custody at any time. Any verbal agreement is not binding or effective and is subject not only to interpretation issues but is not enforceable.

The legal test for custody is what is in the best interest of the child, not whats best for the parents.

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There are specific rules on this. You need to file suit in NC immediately and based on what you represented you should have grounds for emergency custody. The uniform child custody jurisdiction act controls in this situation and as long as she has not been gone for more than 6 months, the Court... View More

First, you shouldnt be using any illegal and non prescribed controlled substance while having the care custody or control of your children as this endangers them and is grounds to restrict your contact. The way to establish you are not engaging in such activity is to submit to a drug test showing... View More

potentially. If she was married at the time there is a presumption that her husband is the father which may give you some protection. At the same time you have a duty to make reasonable follow up on your actions to see if there was a child born. You also may be subject to action from the husband... View More

If you were not present the court can only enter a judgment based on her information. You have a responsibility to attend to your legal matters in the same fashion you attend your other important business matters.

You can only change child support based upon a substantial change of... View More

Your moving in would have little effect unless she can show you were the basis for their separation. Alimony is based more on her need and his ability to pay than any marital fault, however your moving in may be a factor to trigger her actions.

Are they divorced?? Is there a separation... View More

Certainly. Your the parent. This is a parenting decision. If she is not responsible enough to manage the use of a phone, shes not responsible enough to have a phone.

Contrary to popular youth belief, a phone is not mandatory.

I agree with the answer below. A child running away is a serious matter and one which creates great concern for the safety and welfare of the child. If she is "undisciplined" and wont follow or abide by your direction then DSS can initiate an undisciplined petition and have your... View More

biological parents have a superior right to the physical custody of the children however this right is not absolute. Mom could allow child to come live with you and execute a power of attorney and a health care power of attorney however many schools will not accept this to allow you to enroll the... View More

If the current order is out of Mississipi you have to file there and can dispute the relocation and seek a modification of custody.

As a biological parent, you have a paramount right to the physical custody of your children, unless those rights have been terminated or you have been found to be unfit. I suggest you retrieve your child immediately to avoid arguments that you have abandoned the child or abbrogated your rights,... View More

either potential father can file either a custody action or a paternity action involving child. Once paternity is raised the Court will order paternity testing. The mother cannot refuse without facing contempt. If the mother is not married there are no presumptions of paternity.

this can be done. the grandparents would actually need to file a motion to intervene and for custody. If dad is willing to sign a consent order this can happen quickly. The person you are with now has no legal custody.

Where is your mother and have her rights been terminated??

first, any legal action will need to be done in PA as that is where he lives. You can make a report to child protective services but it sounds like that has not effected the desired outcome.

He potentially can file to become an emancipated minor which if granted would allow him to decide... View More

jursidiction to modify any order will remain with the original Court that entered the order, until and unless they release jurisdiction. if no party or child still remains in that jurisdiction, then i suggest you hire counsel to file motion to release jurisdiction, and file a new suit seeking... View More

Medicaid is a form of insurance provided by the State to provide health services to low income individuals. As it is provided by the state, the State is entitled to seek reimbursement for any medical treatment provided from the responsible parent. In this fashion they will seek reimbursement... View More