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Lied about kids whereabouts to take them under false pretenses then established an exparte under said false claims 5 days after the parent the kids had resided with the entire 4 years since separation discovered the lies about the kids being dropped off at school that AM "on time" even... View More 
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answered on Dec 5, 2024
It is not considered abduction for a parent to take their children to another state unless there is a custody order that is being violated.
The house belongs to me and was acquired long before she and I met. We have been married for two years, no children, no marital assets.
answered on Dec 6, 2024
You cannot remove her from the marital home unless and until you go before a Judge and an Order is signed giving you exclusive possession of the marital property. Of course if there is any domestic violence then the victim can ask for a TPO Temporary Protective Order to remove the alleged offender... View More
We are both self representing, and we have already signed the divorce papers. (Uncontested w/minor). No assets are being divided since we didn’t have any. I will have (currently) full legal and physical custody of both children with no set visitation schedule. I’m asking the lower suggested... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
You need to consult with an attorney about finalizing the case.
I am planning on filing a Child Support Modification order as I am paying more than what the state would dictate with my and my ex's current financial statuses and costs associated with our children, as there has been significant changes in both the incomes and child expensive of both parents.... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The child support can be modified due to the change in circumstances of the parties, such as termination of employment or diminished salary. The change of custody is another and separate matter.
Reside in GA. History of a TPO against my daughter’s dad. He is threatening to physically take our daughter to Texas where he moved to. He is also threatening to take me back to court to take her there as well. We have a court order in place he gets video chats 3 times a week for 10 min. And... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
If you have a court order in place regarding parenting time, that is what should be followed. If he does not follow it, you can file for contempt.
There was no court settlement at the time of the divorce as we chose to do that on our own. My ex refuses to sign a quit claim. How can I proceed to have her name removed from the deed? Can I still sell the house even if she does not want to ?
answered on Nov 19, 2024
You cannot remove her name from the deed without her consent. You can force her to sell the property, but that can only be accomplished through a partition lawsuit. In a partition lawsuit, you ask the court to divide the property evenly. This typically only works if the property is undeveloped... View More
I am 16 years old and I buy my food and phone with my money and my parents keep taking it when it arrives so i was wondering if they can take my stuff even tho i buy it with my money. Also My dad threatended with a knife when i backed him up because he got close and he was heated and my counselor... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
I'm saddened to hear this is occurring in your household. Abuse of any kind is absolutely never condoned by the law. If your dad is chastising you by striking you with foreign objects or makeshift weapons, you should contact the authorities including your local police and local department of... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
A genetic test/DNA test/paternity test are all terms used to connote when males are seeking to determine the blood relationship between themselves and a child. After you submit to the test which should be conducted by a qualified immunologist, you will receive the results.
A periodic... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
You need to gather all of your financial information and then consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Organize Your Financial Documents
List Your Assets and Debts: It’s important to have a comprehensive list of your... View More
hello I am trying to get a child support modification it has been one year only . The reason i need a modification is because the ncp did not get in insurance so i have it and the child was not in daycare at the time but now is . All these thing are new since the last child support order 10/2023.... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
Hire an attorney. It appears you didn't have an attorney the last time, which is part of the problem. Because there are steps an attorney can take to obtain the property documents to discovery the non-custodial parents actual income. It is best to hire an attorney who can draft the proper... View More
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 soon to be ex husband says that he doesn’t believe our unborn baby is his (I believe it’s his girlfriends doing because at first he was on board). He wants nothing to do with him or me and wants to give up his rights at birth. Can he give up his rights with no step parent or other father to... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
Voluntarily terminating your parental rights does not relieve you of the obligation to pay child support. If the child were legally adopted then the father's obligations would sever. But that's the only way to avoid paying child support is legal adoption by another party.
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Pay the bills to avoid imminent disconnection. Then hire an attorney to assist you with filing a petition for guardianship and conservatorship. Otherwise, you will have difficulty handling your loved one's financial matters and healthcare matters.
Her mom is basically holding her back taking her check and when she try to leave her mom calls the police she took a phone that her mom didn’t pay for I even have recording of what happened what am I able to do
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
You have the right to live independently at 18, as you are considered an adult. If your mother is controlling your finances by taking your check, this could be considered financial abuse. It’s important to keep records of all transactions and any evidence you have, like your recordings.... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If the tenancy was intended to be joint tenancy and not tenancy in common, survivorship rights should be automatic. If that is the case, the only thing necessary to vest title in the survivor would be a Affidavit of Survivorship and a copy of the death certificate. A complete review of the deed... View More
i have a court order that my childrens father has never honored for the last 10 years and blocked all communication from me
answered on Nov 15, 2024
You should speak directly with an attorney who can give you legal advice on your case.
I’m the grandmother and he walked off and left without a notice of leaving , but later we found a note inside one of kids backpack!
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Your question was can he ask to see them? Yes. People can ask for whatever they like. If a custody case was pending, his leaving for 3 years would negatively affect his chances of obtaining custody.
My ex and I are in a disagreement about the wording of parts of our parenting plan, and it is currently causing some financial burden for me and our daughter with bills that would normally be split between us and my ex not paying their portion (there have been no issues for the last 18 months with... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
You don't want to hire lawyers but you posted a question to ask lawyers what they think? You all can go through any arbitration you want. But whatever comes out of that neither party has to abide by. So I'm not sure what would be the point. Not to mention an arbitrator can only... View More
Our profits have increased since I've worked for him.
answered on Oct 22, 2024
There is no law that entitles you automatically to half of a business. When you go through a divorce you can present evidence and testimony regarding what you feel you are entitled too and the Court will make a final determination on what, if anything, to award you.
It’s been nonstop for about 10 yrs nasty and vile texts he sends me and I have had enough. Long history of drug use and reason divorced him. He’s not had a job since before divorce and barely paid any child support. Currently owes me well over 40K. I use to beg him for support financially and... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
The only visitation and contact the father should have is what is in any order he has been given. If there's no order, giving him any access to your minor child, then you don't have to voluntarily give him any. But if there is an order that allows the father to contact the 16 year old,... View More
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