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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: In the state of Georgia, do both parties have to agree to a child support addendum during a divorce? I never agreed

To any of the child support addendum. My ex husband has put false info and it has been approved without my permission.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: How does my girlfriend get her rights back to her son

She gave his grandmother 50/50 custody because she thought she was going to go to jail due to being behind on child support for her other child and now her child's grandmother is making up all kinds of lies and what not and got CYS involved and now she took her for emergency custody and now... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: How do my son start the process of getting equal visitation rights with his child's Mother

My son has left the home he shared with the child's Mother and Grandmother. He is with me, but I live in a hotel. There is two bedrooms in this one room. I have been living her for 6 months. And I am working on getting apartment. I work and my son works. I have a 16 year old and a four year.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: I’m a NCP in a CB(not-related) vs BioMom who moved away &compliant w/ TO in 3 years & the judge has been bias to me.

We have had temporary orders for the last couple of years saying I was managing conservator now everything is changing because we have the district judge and not the associate judge anymore. I have maintain a lawyer the entire time &the bio mom is pro se & we have an amicus & a child... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: I was granted sole legal and physical custody of my daughter after my ex wife was arrested for assaulting her.

Me and my ex are going through a divorce. During the divorce process, she was arrested for child abuse so the court awarded me temporary sole legal and physical custody. She's facing charges of child abuse and taking anger management and parenting classes ordered by court & they put a... View More

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answered on Dec 21, 2024

Based on the concerning pattern of behavior you've described, it is highly unlikely that your ex-wife would be granted custody given her multiple arrests, violation of court orders, and documented child abuse. The court's primary focus is always the best interest and safety of the child,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: If someone is charged with INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLE W/INT BODILY INJ can they see their children?

My ex husband is being charged and our daughter was not the victim of it she only saw the things happen. I'm curious as to what happens after/if he is found guilty of it. Will he ever be allowed around our daughter? And if so will it be supervised unsupervised or.. I just want to have an idea.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Social Security for Missouri on
Q: I'm 17 years old still living with my parents. I have a job, but going further than that in life has been a big problem

For me because my parents are highly restrictive and create random rules and live very selfishly. Long story short I want to leave. I'm pregnant and my boyfriend has a place and makes good money, but we can't get my parents support not Matter how hard we try. They won't even let me... View More

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answered on Dec 20, 2024

Your situation sounds incredibly challenging, and I understand why you're looking for a way forward. Being 17 and pregnant while dealing with highly restrictive parents must feel overwhelming, especially when they're preventing you from taking important steps like telling your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: I need to ask some questions regarding an emergency exparte that I think was illegal

My 17 year old daughter has a 3 month old baby with a 17 year old boy. He has been verified BIO dad through text but no legal documents to prove. My daughter and granddaughter have lived with me the whole time. I've have been primary guardian of both and sole provider of baby the whole time.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can ky dcbs remove my child without a warrant or judge signing and refuse to let me see her

Dcbs removed my child without warrant or judge signing I haven't seen her in 4 months they won't let me they placed her were she got sexually abused at

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2024

No. Only the police can remove a child if there is a clear and present danger to the child.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for New York on
Q: I want to take my kid and visit our relatives on Christmas but my husband doesn’t let me ,we’re legally still married

Can he accuse me if I take our kid to this trip in other state (7 hours from home)without his consent?

Howard E. Knispel
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answered on Dec 19, 2024

Accuse you of what? I assume there is no court order forbidding this. You are returning with the children. You are doing nothing "illegal" or "unethical". You are their parent. Unless your relatives are a danger to the children I see nothing wrong legally.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for New Hampshire on
Q: What evidence could I use to oppose a neglect/abuse charge as the birth parent.

Dcyf nh has filed abuse an neglect charges against my husband and I and we have signed an adjudicatory consent agreement but I disagree I feel I never put my child in danger neglected or abused him what evidence could I use to support my cause

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Child Custody for South Carolina on
Q: Could I file an appeal against dss if I've filed one appeal and lost but never spoke to my appeal attorney?

I had a TPR hearing and my lawyer didn't do her job at all as she was on a high profile murder case as well. There was also what I considered a conflict of interest as part of the people involved in my case (those who called DSS) where also involved in the murder trial. And my lawyer... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law and Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: Lawfully and Legally ok to give the Judge a plea the defendant neither verbally or physically agreed too.

I, took it upon myself to take legal information, and concerns they had about their case possibly having constitutional violations concerns. That the defendants lawyer never answered about, and went from a being forced to take the DAs plea deal as long as the defendant pleas guilty to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Has my constitutional rights and 4th and 14th amendment been violated? Can I get this dismissed/closed?

In my current and open Family CPS Case, after my son was born and we both tested negative for any influence of drugs in our system, due to the fact he was born 1month early. Social Service became involved and so did something called Nea or Neo from CPS DFS. The hospital said he was showing signs of... View More

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answered on Dec 21, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Your constitutional rights under the 4th and 14th Amendments protect you from unreasonable searches and ensure due process. If you believe these rights have been violated, it's important to document all interactions with CPS... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Can the plaintiff ask for their case to be cleared or thrown out due to many inefficiencies and errors in Affidavit?

Meaning since the initial preliminary hearing petitions, depositions, and legally submitted documents that the court clerk allowed. Had the plaintiffs name incorrectly spelled for more then for almost 2 years. Also, the children in question that were twins, there birthdays were constantly... View More

Philip Spradling
Philip Spradling
answered on Dec 19, 2024

In theory, yes, you can file a motion to dismiss, perhaps for failure to state a claim or lack of jurisdiction over the parties due to errors in their names. You could also try a motion for summary judgment, showing that the pleadings are factually wrong.

But faced with the sort of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Child Custody for California on
Q: Confusion Over Visitation Order Leads to Unjust Misdemeanor Ticket?

A police misinterpreted my visitation order. They asked me to return the child to Ex, but I argued I can't follow the police wronglful directive over the Court order. Despite my extensive explanation, they issued a ticket under Penal Code 285 with anger. I immediately prepared a 32-page... View More

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answered on Dec 18, 2024

If you received a misdemeanor citation, yes, the police must submit a report to the District Attorney's office for prosecution to proceed. Without this report, the DA cannot formally file charges or proceed with the case.

Your proactive approach in preparing documentation to prove your...
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