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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Iowa on
Q: DHS discriminated against me because I was a single grandmother raising 2 of my late daughter’s children.

I was never found guilty of anything yet the DHS worker & the children’s therapist came up with the false allegations of child abuse WITH NO PROOF!!! And I can’t find someone to help get my daughter la children back!! I can’t even see or talk to them.. and the courts let a meth felon... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Child Support on
Q: what happens if i ignore the terminvereinbarung?

so i recieved illegal videos by someone and i shared it without knowing it was illegal and now i got a letter from the police saying i produced, possesed, distribuited and recieved illegal videos.

i dont know what to do im kinda scared and my mom needs to schedule an appointment for them to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for New York on
Q: Is Sunday included as part of a "Friday through Sunday" parenting time schedule?

The schedule reads as follow:

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday through Sunday

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Howard E. Knispel
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

The child(ren) would need to be returned to the custodial parent on Sunday. If there is no time indicated, then it would normally be a reasonable time based on age.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I need advice on my upcoming dfcs hearing
0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: I am a DV survivor. Ex husband is threatening court saying I kidnapped our son after 2 years. I need help. Can he dothis

I discussed with him several times about moving and he was fine with it. But when he gets angry he then threatens with court. We previously had in NY an order of protection granted for my son (when he was 8) due to verbal abuse and making threats about me to him. To the point of my son having a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for California on
Q: filed RFO 2 Modify custody, mediation date given.Ex filed RFO affter,How many days b4 mediation do papers have 2 b serve

When I filed RFO I had to send blank response for her. There were none for me.I was expecting the response papers not a RFO in return. I am confused. Can I change what I requested in my original RFO?

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Nov 15, 2024

The deadline for service of a Request for Order is 16 court days (plus 5 calendar days for service by USPS) prior to the hearing date on that Request for Order. The service deadline is not related to the date of your mediation. The fact that she failed to serve you with a blank Responsive... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: I desperately need an ex parte attorney to help me get in front of a judge so that I can get my daughter back w/ me

My daughter has lived with her grandmother for a few years I have been trying and trying to find somebody to help me get her back whether it be paying a lawyer doing a free attorney, just straight out begging calling DHS calling the police department. She's been denied food for punishment she... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Florida on
Q: Parenting plan does not specify on holidays if the visits are supervised does that mean that they are not supervised?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

I would need to see the Final Judgment/Parenting Plan but it is likely that if regular visits are supervised, then Holiday visits are supervised as well. It sounds like it may be time to review that finding of supervised visits and petition the Court for a change. Give us a call at 954-840-5301.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: How can i file a motion to intervene in my daughters dfacs case to seek custody of my grandsons?

Daughter is not compliing with case plan. Children were placed with my mother, the great grandmother, 85.

My mom doesn't want to do this. I want the children placed with me.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

If you are seeking custody of children that are not yours I would suggest you hire an attorney to represent you. This will be a difficult feat if you are not the mother or father.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: Do both parent have to file a Petition for Relocation or just the custodial parent who is going to move with the child?

If a non custodial parent moved to another state before a Dissolution of Marriage was done in Florida, did she/he need to file a Petition for Relocation? When is considered she/he moved, when done physically or legally change address?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

The short answer is that typically, only the parent who plans to move needs to file the petition before the move, but relocation is rarely just about legal paperwork. What you’re probably worried about is how this move could affect your relationship with your child or your ability to maintain... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: Can a father (never married) get joint custody of a child after 10 years of not being in the child’s life much?

Child is 10 and we have let him see her when he wants which is very rare. He recently finished school and got a job and now wants 50/50 to stop child support payments and claim her on tax returns.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: My lawyer withheld information to get me to agree to something before a judge. Is that legal?

I’m in a child custody case for my two year old. I asked her father get supervised visits if he failed a hair analysis for meth- given I provide one also. He told me the day after court he openly admitted to not being able to pass one. Now he is getting EXTENDED standard custody and I am... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 15, 2024

A lawyer has a fiduciary duty of full disclosure to his client. The failure to disclose material information would be a breach of that duty. But there is a question what information he withheld and whether the withholding of that information caused you any damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: I am getting ready to file a motion to change out parenting time, can I file a temp order at the same time or ask for 1?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 17, 2024

A temporary order would likely not be appropriate in this situation. Temporary orders generally are appropriate when no order exists, and there is a need to maintain a status quo. In your situation, there sounds like there is a parenting time order - you don't like it and apparently want to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Tennessee on
Q: If I gave my oldest child whose 25 custody of my 17 and went to rehab and passed already why am I still being tested CPS

Why is the CPS still harassing me if I don't have custody and did what they asked they violated my 4th amendment rights and tried to open my door and asked if they could come in when no adults were home told my daughter they were going to arrest me and keep talking to her without me at the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Maine on
Q: What does it cost for a child custody case?

Both parents are single and are now separated and are having child visitation issues

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: Hello, I'm emailing for a friend who was just served. Her brother has been caring for her son for the past year

She was homeless. Now she has a home and wants her son back but her brother has refused and is now trying to get custody. She doesn't know what to do. Do you help with these matters?

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Nov 14, 2024

Tell your friend to look for a legal aid agency in her area. They can either help or point her in the right direction. Many lawyers offer a free consultation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Child Custody for West Virginia on
Q: I signed my rights to my daughters father over during my neglect case, where my son passed away in the care of my ex...

Well now my daughter has been taken into cps custody and I need advice one what I need to do. My court appointed lawyer hadn't answered the phone the past 3 years, now he's about to be the judge for circuit court in my county and says I need to find a new lawyer and that it may not even... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Nevada on
Q: denied court ordered contact with son Order made in Churchill, child lives with dad in Clark I am in Washoe What to do?

I believe there has been abuse of judicial discretion in Churchill County order awarding father sole custody and moving my son to Las Vegas. time for appeal long gone,I have lost all contact with my son the phone was disconnected and i cannot sign into Our Family Wizard. I now live in Washoe... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the challenging situation you’re facing with your son. Given the complexity of custody orders, particularly those involving multiple jurisdictions, it’s crucial to understand the legal remedies that may be available to you and why consulting an attorney is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma at 17 can my parent make me quit my job even tho I don’t want too?

I do not wanna quit my job I love my job I’m 17 and my mom is trying too make me quit it by calling the workplace and telling them I no longer can work there.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Florida on
Q: My boyfriend served with a motion for temporary custody by extended family. His19yr old is wanting 2 sisters 16&12

He and the 16yr old got in an argument. No arrests or charges. 19yr old has her 2 younger sisters. Said DCS wont let him.But he didn't hear from DCS, they did call me and a few friends to answer some questions about him. That was the last we heard from it. He called and texted asking for her... View More

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