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There has been no order issued, and it's been a week. He won't believe me. What can I do?
hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your feedback and guidance regarding the legal strategy moving forward, in light of some recent developments and concerns related to my previous attorney's handling of our case.
There were substantial issues with the former... View More 
The defendant (who has control of assets) is being represented by a GA legislator who has delayed this action for 3.5 - 4 years using his inability to work on divorce action because of his legislative duties each year.
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
There is no such thing as a right to a speedy trial in a divorce case. You can just ask the court to set the case during a time the legislature is not in session.
answered on Nov 15, 2024
If there is already a case involving child support then there should not be another case started that also involves child support. There should not be two courts that have the same matter pending. But I would speak directly with an attorney to make sure you don't have the same matter pending... View More
My rights were terminated from my daughter because of child neglect resulting in the death of my son at the hands of my ex. i was sentenced 1-5 and my ex got a life sentence. i was at work. My daughter has been living with her dad and cps took her today. theres accusations of abuse. i am court... View More
The mother used it a few times and hasnt used it in 2 months and a test was done recently and showed super high levels in the babies system and the father (who has 0 percent custody) is using it as blackmail to keep the child and telling her she cant do certain things or he will turn it in to the... View More
Protection order was filed in 2020, I was incarcerated at the time of the hearing, the allegations were not accurate nor was I ever convicted of anything in that nature. And I have not been able to see or speak or know anything about my children since 2021.
answered on Nov 7, 2024
You can file a motion to modify in suit affecting the parent-child relationship. If the protective order is still in force and effect (they typically only last two years), you would also want to modify the protective order if it limits your access to your children.
You will want to present... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Yes. However, the if the child is disabled, you could file a petition for guardianship, conservatorship, limited guardianship, limited conservatorship and/or a combination those representative roles.
"Disabled" means a legal disability, not a medical disability, and is measured... View More
the juvinel case was closed so is the dcfs case the paperowrk the cazser worker lied on shees also left the division afgter i filed mhy paper work with the juvinel judhe but i did it wrong because i dont know what ia am suppoed to file it as and herefore they are ready to defend their case but... View More
With the 2024 elections I am in the position where my husband might be sent back to Mexico. I have a 4 year old child from a previous marriage. I have physical custody. Father does have visitation and also pays support. How difficult would it be to move with my current husband down to Mexico?
Someone I know is willing to take guardianship and pay the rent and food for the place I could stay at, its just I cant stay at their home, is this allowed? I am 17
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
If your father is seeking residential parenting of you the court can take your wishes into account. At 14, they will give your wishes significant weight. The court does not have to listen to you though.
My son is 6, autistic and being detained in foster care for two years. He had left the inside of our home and went out to play in the driveway unattended several times. I had him evaluated turning a diagnosis of autism. He has left the foster home and school undetected also. He is being abused I... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
Is this a NY case? There is no 388 petition. Either this case is for a different state in which case you should repost as such, or you are being misled by your Google research. Talk to your lawyer.
Husband is being evaluated for home detainment. But, am having a hard time with signing away my 4th amendment rights so he can even be considered. My son is 14, and on the autism spectrum. Would officers inspecting our home be able to search my minor son?
My ex-wife is expecting a child in two months. Our daughter who is seven is not allowed to be alone with her boyfriend via our court order. I want know if there a motion I can file to prevent my ex wife from leaving our daughter in the hands of someone not verified
answered on Nov 21, 2024
What does leaving your daughter in the hands of someone not verified mean? Do you want a court order that your daughter may not be left in the care of any third party without your agreement? You can certainly ask for such a court order, but whether you will get such relief depends on what kind of... View More
Does that bind the court order? Or must it be corrected
answered on Nov 6, 2024
It should be corrected. This may be require an order nunc pro tunc. The attorney who assisted you with the original order ought to be able to help you correct that fairly quickly.
My son's father is not on child support and left NY in 2021, permanently, for a truck driving job across the country. He has requested visits randomly and has been allowed to see his son at my home, in the part, or play areas as well as sporadic phone calls. There is not a custody order but I... View More
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