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Respondent is loving Dad to 2 minor children 4,6. Ex-fiancé took kids by force with family members. Alleged Dv 3 was later. No order on kid. Dad only gets 1 hr supervised visits. No allegations of prior DV or incidents.
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
To argue against the 3044 presumption in California, you need to provide evidence showing that you do not pose a risk to your children and that granting custody or unsupervised visitation would be in their best interest. Start by gathering evidence of your positive relationship with your children,... View More 
My nephew is in foster care for a juvenile dependency case that has dragged on 8 months without resolution. Dad still has reunification plan amd paremtal supervised visitation rights, but the removal itself was completely fabricated by the social worker and we are in the process of fighting the... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. In California, you can request an emergency court order for visitation under special circumstances, especially if it’s for a significant event like a dying relative. You would need to file a request for a temporary emergency order (Ex Parte)... View More
She lives in waterford ms. I haven't seen her in almost three weeks I miss my little girl incredibly. I have paper work and I've talked to the law enforcement and they said I need someone to file a contempt in contract? I think they said. I'm a little behind in child support cause I... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It’s clear you care deeply about your child and want to be a part of her life. Given that you have documentation proving your right to visitation, it's important to act quickly. Law enforcement is correct in advising you to file for contempt of court, which is the appropriate legal action... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Look up your local legal aid agency. Some counties also offer child support help through the state attorney's office or the attorney general's office. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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I am from Georgia. My sons late grandfather has had custody of him since he was small due to the hostile nature mine and my sons late fathers relationship. Since my sons grandfather has passed away, I have been sent paper work that has been nothing but LIES! How do I go about filing... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2024
It is uncertain what papers you were served with that contained false statements. I would suggest you speak directly to an attorney so you can explain what action has been filed, what papers you were served with, and get some clarity.
I don't work because both of my kids have behavioral therapy one of my kids has autism and needs me 24/7 and his dad didn't care about that. He left not caring if were gonna have a home or not he also stopped paying the van I used to take my son to therapies with, and both of my kids to... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
Yes, it is possible to seek full custody if the father of your children has abandoned the family and is not actively involved in their care. Courts prioritize the best interests of the children, and if you can demonstrate that you are the primary caregiver and that the father is not fulfilling his... View More
Non-custodial parent has been absent from child’s life since the child was six months old has a past with family, violence, harassment drugs, alcohol, etc what can managing conservator due as far as denying visitation due to social media pictures of non-custodial parent doing drugs while... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Your custody order should specify what days the non-custodial parent is entitled to visitation. While it is considered good parenting to mutually agree on alternate dates if there is something that interferes with a noncustodial parent’s specified days, in the absence of such an agreement, the... View More
I have joint custody.My daughter lives with her dad (in Newnan Georgia..(he is domicile parent)She is currently in the hospital due to suicide.Im now wanting full custody what can I do.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
File for a modification of custody and the best advice I can give is to hire an attorney to assist you in this action. And if the father has primary physical custody you should file the action where the father lives, as he is the defendant.
My friend is a us citizen along with her 2 kids who are also citizens. Her ex husband from Mexico got a visa and is coming next week threatening to take her kids and take them back to Mexico without her consent. Can this be avoided?
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answered on Aug 26, 2024
If your friend’s ex-husband is threatening to take the kids back to Mexico without her consent, it’s crucial to take immediate action. Since the children are U.S. citizens, she has legal rights and protections under U.S. law. She should contact local authorities or law enforcement to inform... View More
Judge extremely biased, new too. I ran for city council when he ran for judge. I was for his opponent, have pictures with his opponent and his family. 15 months paternity wasn’t established and his father (alleged father never contributed a penny to help his son or any kind of support) he was... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're in an incredibly difficult situation, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. The legal and emotional aspects you're facing are complex, especially with the history you’ve described involving the judge, the alleged father, and the other... View More
I had a baby out of wedlock she put me on support and won’t let me see the child due to not being legitimized, anyway to terminate the support?
answered on Sep 4, 2024
No, a court does not allow a father to terminate a child support order because he does not see the child. If you want visitation you will have to file the proper action and seek those rights. You could be paying child support for 18 years and never see the child. You will need to take the mother... View More
He’s been out for 1 1/2 years now and my attorney is taking their sweet time to file a change of order from 2017. I was dumb to take word of mouth to think everything will be fine when he came out and didn’t change the custody order. 2 months after he came out he wanted to follow the court... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
Winning a custody battle depends on several factors, including the best interests of the child, which is the primary concern for the court. The judge will consider your co-parent's past conviction, especially since it involves DUI vehicular manslaughter, and weigh it against their current... View More
My daughter is currently in kindergarten on a scholarship for her private school, but before this, I was paying child support AND my daughter’s tuition. Since she has gotten this scholarship, I no longer have to pay tuition. I have sent in my updated pay info to the state of TN, and have yet to... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
If someone’s not sticking to the parenting plan, there are two ways to handle it. One’s pretty straightforward, the other’s a bit more flexible.
First up, contempt of court. If they’re breaking the rules, they could face up to 10 days in jail for each violation.
Second, you... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
A paternity action and child support will be in order after the child is born. A criminal vandalism charge may be in order now, but a criminal record might hurt your obtaining child support later.
Like additional documents or evidence about the faulty party
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Yes, you can submit additional information, documents, or evidence to the court for a contempt or enforcement hearing.
my sons father recently passed away. he had custody but we had maintained equal rights. now the grandparents are refusing to give me my son. What paperwork doi need to take with me along with the police, to go get my son?
answered on Aug 21, 2024
You need a court order appointing you as managing conservator of your son.
In November 2023 I finally took my sons father to court for child support after receiving no help for 14years other than cash app of $20 every so often. We signed documents stating he would go to his fathers every other weekend and every other week during the summer. His father however changed the... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2024
The answer to your original question is no. Your 14 year old child cannot decide he is no longer going to go to visit his father. If you want to change the visitation and/or remove some visitation, you will have to take the father back to court. But if you do not send the child, you could be... View More
I am reaching out to you regarding a concerning adoption case involving my grandchildren in 2020. As their biological grandmother, I am alarmed that the couple of strangers who have adopted them by being dishonest in the court, have a brother who is registered sex offender who has been seen in... View More
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answered on Aug 20, 2024
If you believe your grandchildren are in immediate danger, reporting the situation to Child Protective Services (CPS) is the right step. CPS will investigate the matter to ensure the safety of the children. The fact that a registered sex offender is frequently in the home is a serious concern that... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
You need to file an appeal. You should get a letter from Springfield about it. Read your appeal rights and follow the instructions to appeal.
Then send a written request for the dcfs file for the purpose of an appeal. This is not a simple task and you should have a lawyer to represent... View More
Year. Can she just leave or do I have to go to court for custody even though she will be 18?
answered on Sep 14, 2024
The courts have no jurisdiction over custody for a child over 18. You can not go to court for this. As an adult she can come live with you without any court intervention.
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