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Can I text him to let him know of the TPO? I’m concerned that if they don’t serve him this weekend, they will serve him on the first day of his new job which will further exacerbate our divorce proceedings
Do I have to comply since I don't have rights to child or can my child decide where he lives they are 16years old
The judge dismissed the case/ returned custody but the same day it was re filled and my baby was removed - 1/29/24. After more continuances, the adjudication was March 13, 2024.
The court found her "dependent" based upon our stipulation to fact, but I was told it was a... View More
The father of my children and I couldn’t come to custody agreement so the judge decided to have a Guardian ad litem appointed but the father and I have finally come to an agreement on our own
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
It is highly unlikely the Court is now going to disregard the GAL, even though an agreement has been reached. The Court is likely going to consider the GAL's findings and recommendation as well as any agreement you all have now reached and determine what the final order is going to be. They... View More
I have filed a legitimation petition and it was responded with contest. I requested discovery and a court date has been set. A DNA test has not been done yet, and I’d like to get a jump on the process. Since things are already rolling with court in 2 months, can I file a motion for genetics... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
I would go to the law library for assistance since it has been helpful to you.
I live in Muscogee County GA, their father lives in Heard County GA. They're 14 and 16, and want to live with me in Muscogee County. Is this something that we can file without an attorney? Does it matter if their father doesn't want them to move here? He has no grounds to contest this... View More
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answered on Jul 3, 2024
There's so much information missing from here that it's hard to provide advice. If there is an order granting the other parent custody, you don't simply file an election for change of custody. You have to file for a modification. Then you must have the custodial parent served.... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
There's no form for that. That is a motion that has to be drafted, most of the time attorney's draft that motion. If you are not hiring an attorney you can google and see what examples you can find online. But the chances of a non-attorney getting a motion like that granted is very... View More
My husband's ex wife filed a stalking complaint against me. She was granted a tpo.
This was filed on 5/14/2024. My hearing isn't until 6/20/2024. I have filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that I am not receiving a full hearing within 30 days. The judge's assistant... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
If a judge says you have to appear then you have to appear. And I believe your motion to dismiss is going to be denied as well.
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
If DFCS is involved then you would have to go through the case that's already open. If there is not an open deprivation case, you will need to file in court. You will have to file the proper action and have the parents served.
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
Hire an attorney. More information is needed to determine what rights you. may have as a grandparent. Grandparents rights are definitely secondary, especially if the mother or father do not agree to you having custody or visitation. If you are seeking to take custody away from a parent, I would... View More
Child has suffered from mental health diagnoses. Mom has tried for years to coach and push hatred into the child regarding the dad. There are text messages to prove the child is being coached and lied to by mom.
Mom sent dad messages from daughter, which led dad to check and verify... View More
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answered on Jun 4, 2024
You should look at asking the court for a Guardian ad Litem. You can use the text messages as evidence as to why one is needed. A Guardian ad Litem is an unbiased neutral third party appointed by a judge to investigate the best interests of a child.
I gave birth to my son in FL and his "father" did not sign his birth certificate. After a year in FL my son and i moved back to GA and stayed for 14 months making him and i GA residents. On May 21st i was trying to return to GA and his "father" wouldn't give me my child and... View More
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
The father is kidnapping, plain and simple. Even if he had signed the child's birth certificate, that gave him zero rights to that child. If the father has not legitimized, he has no rights, no custody, and no visitation. He should return that child or he is committing a crime. I'm... View More
My sons bio father does nothing for him,doesn’t see him anymore he also stays in another state and i doubt he’s willing to give up his parental rights even though i can prove he isn’t fit to be a parent.My boyfriend has been caring for my son and doing for him since he was 1 month old.We do... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You aren't able to simply put your boyfriends name on your child's birth certificate because he helps to support your child. If your boyfriend was able to ever adopt your son, after marriage, then he would have legal rights. But no, you can't simply remove the biological father and... View More
Lived together for 9 years, I have paternity but not legitimacy, child is 4 years old
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
I am unaware of what you are asking about and what your ex is referring too. But if you want to legitimize a child, there are steps you take within the court system to do so. And I would consider legitimacy before the child gets much older.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You should hire an attorney who can file an Answer to the legitimation action and represent you in court. Because the father may be asking for primary physical custody, and if there is a final order giving him that, you will not be able to change that absent a material change in circumstances down... View More
And will not help with childcare for those weeks he also explained I must get on a co parent app to contact him due to his gf not wanting us to have communication with out her knowing what all was said and if I don’t get the app I will not be able to contact him cause he is changing his number... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
When a non-custodial parent is awarded visitation through a court order, there is no penalty if they decide not to exercise it. There is nothing you can do to force him to take the children if he does not want too. You also can't force him to pay for childcare unless an order already says he... View More
What happens if the out of state order wasnt domesticated? How long is the custody order valid for without domestication? Are there statue of limitations regarding this? My child's father hasn't allowed me to see our son since January of this year. Our son just turned 2 on May 12th.... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If you have an order that is not being followed you should speak with an attorney and provide them with more information, so they can advise you on the next steps. Because what you do next depends on where the order originated, where the parties reside now, what allegations of contempt are being... View More
I work 40 hours a week had to get my supervisor to let me come in later so that I can take my kids to daycare and school I also pick them up after work and I do all the duties myself if they need any thing their father does provide but he rarely gets them and I’m exhausted and feel that he should... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You can file for child support through the state or through a private attorney. A private attorney is likely to be faster and the child support amount is likely to be more accurate.
I have a child custody case that has been filed in my home town by my child's father. My child's father lives out of state over 300 miles away. I have not been getting any help financially with our son during the custody proceedings. So I would like to move to another county where there... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You should be very careful about moving while you have a custody case pending. If you are not receiving any financial assistance from the father, you should have obtained a temporary order for support while this case was going on. And if you don't know how to go about obtaining that, I would... View More
We moved in September and documents were filed in December. The address is outside of the county where documents were filed.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You don't become a resident of most places in 2 months. You have to look at the residency requirements for the state and county in which you live. And if documents were filed, I would suggest you look into hiring an attorney to represent you.
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