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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: I got an OOP after my ex got court order to turn over minor to him . Will I get in trouble? Do I inform the court?

I had residential custody and he had ldm and suddenly without consideration of his consider it d v past a judge grabted him custody of our minor even if he's probation for abuse of her and violating an oop, and with medical reports stating she is autistic and terrified of him and needed... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 2, 2023

You need to stop and consult with an attorney. I certainly understand why you did what you did, but I worry you could be making a bad situation worse.

The Order of Protection has not been served, so it is not in effect. That means you are technically violating the order when you do not...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: I found a bag that has remnants of what could be crystal meth in my bathroom trash, its my kid's dad. What can I do?

We live in AZ. He lies a lot. We have a mortgage together. What can I do legally to find out and if it is, get him out of home and away from kids?

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answered on Oct 2, 2023

If you've discovered remnants of illegal substances in your home and believe it belongs to your child's father, you may consider reporting the incident to the authorities. Legally, you can also consult with a family law attorney to explore options for restricting his access to your home... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: What should I do. I am denied visitation and any interaction with my 3 daughters. I miss them so much

My kids great gma filed a pfa. Pfa got dropped I failed a urine test they gave custody .

Judge ordered behavior and drug n mental health evaluation

They want just some counseling outpatient

I've been clean 4 months did everything judge asked.

The kids great... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Arizona on
Q: So I got 2 letters regarding a family custody case one shows order of reassignment and the other shows order

In the order letters is says I need to file a response that contains citation to relevant statues and case law

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 2, 2023

Sounds like they must have reassigned the judge in your case, and it (presuming service was proper) sounds like you are on the clock to file your Response. Without knowing what type of Petition or other request they filed, I can't advise you further.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: During divorce if my son is not living with my wife can she tell me I need to pay child support when I have him more?

My wife had an affair and decided she wanted to get a divorce I was kicked out of where we were living and then she moved out and with her a fair partner left our son with her parents would not let me see him for well over a year but in that time she moved out of state leaving our son with her... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 2, 2023

A parent has a legal obligation to support their children. But that doesn’t necessarily mean one parent is entitled to receive “child support” from the other parent. If a child is being primarily cared for by a non-parent, both parents may have an obligation to provide support to the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: The father of my child doesn’t have contact with her. Do I need to hire an attorney to file abandonment?

My daughters father has seen her 2 hours in the last 18 months and very minimal phone contact. Nothing from him since may of this year. Do I have to hire an attorney to file abandonment? I’ve recently found he’s on drugs so I’d like him out of her life

Kelly A Rochotte
Kelly A Rochotte
answered on Oct 1, 2023

First, this is a very difficult situation to be in as a mother, and I want to commend you for asking a legal forum before taking action. Second, "abandonment" in Ohio is governed by Ohio Revised Code 3127, which says that a parent who fails to maintain contact with the child for 90 days... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: can my parents kick me out during Covid and keep my son?

When I divorced my husband my parents made me and my son move to Las Vegas. They said we could live with them rent free until he turned 18. The judge ordered my husband to give back my car but my mother said I could have hers because she didn’t want to take me to pick up mine. The night before... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: I just got dvro in California against spouse. The divorce judge in IL made temp orders for our daughter to not leave IL.

Do I get our child 14 I don't want to violate IL order but cal temp dvro states she is protected against him. She is in school and custody is not decided in divorce. What do I do?

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Oct 2, 2023

You need to hire an IL attorney who regularly practices divorce law in the Court hearing your case there. IL has jurisdiction regarding your child. You need to file an appropriate motion in that court advising it of the CA order which is in conflict with the IL order. This is not something to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: What are my rights as a parent still in california after cps removal of my children?

My father and mother are fostering my children through cps case. They are keeping my children from talking over the phone to me. Is this legal? There is not a court order preventing me from talking to them. What can I do ? I am writing to bring to your attention the false allegations made against... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How do you a civil case for minor child to change name to current husband last but he didn’t adopted?

How you file a civil case to change the your children last name to current husband name and he didn’t adopted the yet and on the civil case that got new birth certificate with new last and different name on the birth certificate and not current husband name. And her currently husband didn’t... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Oregon on
Q: how do i get an immediate danger order dismissed?

I had a hair follicle test and it came back positive for methamphetamines. i have never done methamphetamines. I took a closer look at my results and my birthday and the case number was wrong. I have left several emails for the lab but they will not get back to me. I had a second hair follicle test... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody and Health Care Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I request food logs from my wife’s lawyer concerning my daughter’s metabolic disease PKU her levels continue to rise

Oh haven’t seen my daughter in 210 days because my wife is manipulating the system in order to have sole custody and decision making. In those 210 days my daughters lab results have been consistently rising and it’s causing concern. Just wondering my options. I can’t afford an attorney but... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2023

You would be better off attempting to obtain medical records rather than attempting to make a medical determination yourself. The records are protected by HIPPA, however as a parent you are entitled to the medical records of your child which you can obtain from the medical facility itself.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Texas on
Q: an an illegal that was deported, illegally returned (Texas), have his same custody agreement before being picked up?
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answered on Sep 29, 2023

Custody arrangements are generally determined by the best interests of the child. However, illegal re-entry can be a criminal offense that might impact a court's decision on custody. The original custody agreement would not automatically reinstate without a court order.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Can an illegal that was deported, illegally returned (Texas), have his same custody agreement before being picked up?
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answered on Sep 29, 2023

The original custody agreement would not automatically reinstate if someone is deported and then returns illegally. The court may reassess the custody agreement, especially considering the criminal nature of illegal re-entry.

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