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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: What rights do I have over my 3 year old daughter when my mother has guardianship over her. Can I bring her home?

We are saving money to take my mother to court to get my daughter back. I signed over guardianship to my mom thinking she would have her best interest at heart but she refuses to let me have her back now that I'm in a better place. I want to know what rights I have and if I can bring her home... View More

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Q: I need help filing an application for interim relief from a family court order in NYC.

temporary order of protection i seeki relief from

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: I need help with my child custody case following divorce. My ex is withholding my children and belongings. Who can help?

I was left penniless and homeless in July 2023. I thought the judge would be fair so represented myself but my ex spent 40k on an attorney and the results are not great. He's now withholding my children and my belongings from me. I haven't spoken to my children in 4 months, and I was... View More

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Q: Own sisters valla daughters valla pillallu can marry

Can I marry my mother's mother's sister's daughter's son.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Nevada on
Q: If you were me what would you do?

How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?

Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?

How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Can the father and mother begin to coparent? Can He allow the mother to have parenting time unsupervised?

The last court order had written an expiration date for the mother to complete a mental health assessment and for the supervisor to not be supervising the mothers parenting time at the agreed expiration date. Would it be legally okay to begin to drop the child off with the mother during her... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law on
Q: in USA I have a civil restraining order against my husband, no direct communication allowed, he is sending emails

He is forcing me to give my consent for selling our marital home is in NJ -USA, if i refuse to comply with him, he says it will lead to foreclosure. I am currently with my daughter relocated to Mumbai - India. As per the court order - 1. no direct communication is allowed (he is in violation of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: Why is it OK for 16 yr old to get married but not to decide where he wants to live

He lives in a foster home but wants to live with his mother cys dropped the case but now mother has to fight foster person to get her child back

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on
Q: Whatcanido if the grandparent was turned away from adoption process with false information about requiring paternity...

...by social worker while trying to adopt?

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answered on Dec 7, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with the adoption process. First, consider reaching out to a family law attorney who can help you understand your rights and the specific laws in California regarding grandparent adoptions. They can guide you through the appeals process... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal for my dad to take my car Without permission for me. i own the vehicle. i’m 170

I’m 17

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answered on Dec 7, 2024

No. It is not illegal bc you are a minor.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Car Accidents for California on
Q: Auto insurance while in the process of divorce

Whenever I request an auto insurance quote, I find myself facing questions about my ex's driving record. He has more than seven claims on his policy. We've been separated since 2020, and I'm currently waiting for the judge to sign the divorce paperwork that was submitted in October.... View More

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answered on Dec 7, 2024

Navigating auto insurance during a divorce can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Start by contacting your insurance company directly to explain the situation. Provide them with documentation of your separation and inform them that you need to be removed from your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Business Law for Idaho on
Q: partner is drawing money monthly this is being entered as a draw i am going to run out of money

he has his own job

he is stating he is taking the $ because he is not going to pay taxes on money he receive

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Minnesota on
Q: Minnesota proved me an unfit mother in 2017, I gave permanent custody of my son to his maternal grandma on his dad's

Side, who resides in NC, Northstar kinship foster placement I believe it was called, however a little over 2 years ago, she returned my son back to me, to MN, she just couldn't handle him anymore, he became to much in other words, and I wanted nothing more then to have my son back, she got him... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: Need assistance in interpreting my custody agreement.

Here is what i need interpreted "Father shall provide mother and letter from his provider confirming with his compliance with treatment every 6 months. Father shall also provide counseling and or therapy records to mother every 6 months" I'm trying to figure out this means I have to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Filed for divorce, husband wants me to retract spousal support, threatening more debt than assets, what do I do?

There has been financial abuse throughout the marriage, I have been out of work since 2018. When I had a brain aneurysm in 2020, he completed cut me off and my adult kids have been helping to sustain me since I had to go through therapy and have been unable to work. I recently filed for divorce and... View More

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answered on Dec 6, 2024

Don't let your husband's threats discourage you from seeking the support you need and deserve. Financial abuse is serious, and the court will take into account your medical conditions, long absence from work, and your husband's past behavior when making decisions about spousal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for California on
Q: In California are people protected against fraud committed by family member??

I have evil sister & her husband who committed fraud by changing my parents deed to their house without their consent ongoing elder abuse threatened my parents lives including myself to kill us. Now she managed to kill my mom then my dad and now I'm in fear of my life.i have reported this... View More

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answered on Dec 6, 2024

This situation sounds extremely serious, and you should immediately document everything and seek legal representation - California has strong laws protecting against elder abuse, fraud, and theft of property.

You have multiple legal options available: you can file civil lawsuits for fraud,...
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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: Hancock county trying to adopt out my son without first attempting a service plan to reunify

I have emailed xx xx xx of CPS of Hancock and have called several times in the past ten months. I've also texted them, along with supervisor Demetria and my court-appointed attorney. I have not had a family team meeting, a case plan, or a case manager, and I have not been informed about my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law on
Q: What are the grounds of mentally abuse

I texted my sister in law confronting her that she must not make our life full of hatred and hate each other because of misinformation and gossips. I also told her that we are arguing because of their actions and before we never get argued but when they came to our life we are already in not in... View More

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