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Child is 9. Father lives out of state & has not been involved since birth. He is on birth certificate & is court ordered to pay child support from other state. He was told that anything to do with custody or visitation would be FL courts. He never filed for anything. He's accused me of... View More 
answered on Oct 24, 2024
It sounds legally like you are in control. Offer him the terms that you want and if he does not like it then he can go to court. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Pregnant & suffering from syncope & HG; daily life is sufferable & becoming hard to care for myself as weak. My baby father tried to force me into an abortion, in which I refused. He came around with another deceitful plan instead, saying he wants the baby & made promises to support... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're facing this difficult situation. You may have grounds to take legal action for emotional distress, financial support, and any damages caused by his actions that left you homeless while pregnant. His attempts to coerce you into an abortion and subsequent abandonment... View More
Notice and citation to parent for appearance at hearing Welfare& Institution code §366.26 and §366.23 Superior Court of California county of Fresno juvenile court if the details in the notice is incorrectly such as the date of birth of the minor and the minors name isn't correct and the... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
If you've received a notice and citation with incorrect details such as the minor's name, date of birth, or a parent's name, it's important to address these errors promptly. Inaccurate information can potentially affect the legality of the notice and the proceedings that follow.... View More
I have custody he has withheld her for 80 days
answered on Nov 9, 2024
You need to get a lawyer and file a writ, If you do not do something fast he will argue that you voluntary let hm have the child.
I have custody of my daughter; she is 15 and "wanted" to live with her dad. They drink alcohol and smoke weed and he encourages a very inappropriate lifestyle for her. She has missed more than 8 days of school already. She won't talk to me now. I want to ensure a judge will hold him accountable.
answered on Oct 22, 2024
Assuming that you did not agree to allow your daughter to live with her dad and have filed a motion to enforce your custody rights, it is likely that the judge will hold your ex-husband accountable and grant your motion to enforce.
I am filing for divorce, however, my soon-to-be ex and I have a minor child that a family member gave us custody of when she was 2 weeks old. What do I need to do to ensure I keep my parental rights? As my ex said she is going to be filing papers that give her all parental rights, basically... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2024
Greeetings and so sorry to read of your troubling situation. In order to adequately and specifically respond to your important questions, we would need to know exactly what "papers" are already on file of which order/ grant you and your ex equal and sole parental rights over the child.... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
You need to file a petition in Family Court. If there is already a custody order you could file a violation. If there is no order in place you can file for one now. Talk to an attorney.
Me and my girl has dcbs involved over my depression mistake..if we make it to were she has 100% custody of our daughter what will dcbs do/ can do to me if I'm not in household no more???
answered on Oct 26, 2024
Most likely even if you do give her 100% custody, they will still require you to complete their regimen before you can have contact with the child. You probably should hire the best family court lawyer you can and deal with it head on once and for all rather than giving her custody and hoping it... View More
My Husband is living in usa on H1B visa i returend to India with my Daughter who is us citizen. My Husband is Not Contacting me from 6 Months how should i approach Legally From India
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
You can take steps to protect your rights and ensure your child’s well-being. Start by trying to communicate with your husband through all possible channels, such as email or messaging platforms, and keep records of these attempts as they may be useful later.
If he still doesn't... View More
Paternity affidavit was filled out but I was threatened to sign it. How can I get this redone.
answered on Nov 14, 2024
I need to know more details about your case to be sure, but, if you have good reason to suspect that your ex is not your son's biological father, then you may have a legal basis for asking the Court to rescind the paternity affidavit.
Ind. Code 16-37-2-2.1(r):
Before a... View More
The department is asking for everyone in household to do hair follicle's when no one has drug charges nor on probation in order for a 16 year old to return home . Should this be so??
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
They have the right to ask for a drug test. If the parents cannot pass a drug screen, then the environment may be deemed unsafe for a child to return home. Usually, marijuana and CBD is not an issue, but testing positive for other drugs will be a problem.
I was told I failed to communicate with them. I have messages from the caseworker stating the department failed to contact me and do home checks. For over a month, no communication. They failed to provide necessary steps in helping get housing, phone service. The state when attempted visits were... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time. It's important to reach out to a family law attorney who can help you navigate the legal system and advocate on your behalf. They can assist in correcting any errors in the paperwork and ensure your side of the story is... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
This largely depends on two things: whether or not the other parent has court-ordered parenting time, and if so, whether or not the other parent agrees to the move out of state. If the non-moving parent has court ordered parenting time, it is usually required that the parent seeking to move file a... View More
myself and safely get my children returned to my custody after 3 years of a battle against the court employees and authorities, who ARE running this town, my childrens cases, no due process exists and judges simply don't respond to emergencies modification custody? Not even a personal letter... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
Based on the allegations, it would be in the best interest of the child(ren) that you request the Court to appoint a Guardians ad Litem (GAL) to advocate for the minor child(ren). The Guardians ad Litem will have the ability to review all the evidence and prepare a report and send to the Judge... View More
1. Section 9.C. - If you could amend to add the following after Exhibit "C"; however, the parties agree for support to be set at $0.00 as Father is not requesting support from Mother for such time period."
1. This is to hopefully avoid any issue with it being interpreted as a... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
It appears that the DCSS lawyer is proposing changes to your Marital Settlement Agreement to ensure clarity and compliance with legal standards. By adding language that sets support at $0.00 because you are not requesting support from the mother during a specific time period, it helps prevent any... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
There isn't a form for that. I would hire an attorney to represent you so they can file the proper paperwork.
I got caught back in feb with methamphetamine I went to jail for 1 month then to rehab for 3 months since out on bond 2 misdemeanor charges popped up for larceny which I am taking to trail which is not till dec or Jan. I’ve been going to chance for change randomly since the end of June when I... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
You'd be best off to wait until all of your criminal matters are complete.
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
That's not an unusual amount of time for a custody trial decision. Once it gets closer to a month you can call the court and ask for an update.
I was worried I couldn't afford the CS or drive the 4 hrs one way every other weekend. I didnt think I had options.
answered on Oct 15, 2024
It will be very difficult. You will have to prove that you didn't understand or didn't know what options were available to you prior to signing the document.
What am I allowed to say no to with out getting in trouble. Do I have to let other parent talk to the children during the week. I let the other parent see children just not when ever the other parent would like. Due to having other plans and children wanting to see other family, is that okay?
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answered on Oct 15, 2024
We frequently get these questions that involve the "construction" of family court orders. The word "construction" means to construe, to analyze an order. We cannot construe this asker's order because we do not see it in its entirety. However, we can take a stab at the... View More
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