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I share joint custody with my son's dad. He resides in Texas and is the primary custodian in our case. I reside in Idaho and am the non-custodial parent. My son lived with him full-time, however, due to the dad's health reasons my son is now going to start living with me now. What steps... View More 
I am a 16 year old in Idaho who is planning to get emancipated in the next year due to constant abuse throughout my life. I cannot get married or join the military. I am going to plan all I need and then ask for consent from my parents if they say no I'll take them to court.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To get emancipated in Idaho, you'll need to prove to the court that you can support yourself financially and that emancipation is in your best interest. First, gather evidence of the abuse and any documentation that shows you are capable of living independently. This might include a job, a... View More
I had a hearing in Canyon County. I had emergency guardianship of my granddaughter. Mother protested. I brought witnesses and my son, child's father who asked me to get guardianship. I brought him because I could not attest to certain circumstances since I wasn't there and he could.... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
I understand your frustration with the court proceedings and your desire to file a complaint against the judge. Here are the steps you can take to file a complaint and some important information:
1. File a complaint with the Idaho Judicial Council: The Idaho Judicial Council is responsible... View More
What do I need to do to get it back? I work out of town. I really need it to continue to pay child support.
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
In Idaho, if your driver's license was suspended for non-payment of child support, there are specific steps to reinstate it. First, pay all overdue child support, including interest and penalties. Then, pay the $100 reinstatement fee to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) online, by... View More
Kids were with their mother full time
I took the kids into my care for emergency reasons
While filing with the court and going for custody I paid over 5 weeks of child support to her while waiting for motions for mine to be dropped
Can I go to small claims to get my money... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Based on the details that you provided, it may be possible to recover child support payments made to your ex while the children were in your full-time care in Idaho, but it depends on some factors:
- Once you filed for custody/modification of custody, you should have also immediately filed... View More
She would not have divulged info had she not been prevented from leaving the state of Idaho.
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
In Idaho, family law matters can be complex. Infidelity and paternity issues may be considered during divorce and custody proceedings. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
It was the agreement of the division of assets and debts in a contested divorce. We had successfully mediated the parenting plan, child support, custody, etc. But months later we sat down with our respective attorneys and came to a consensus and signed an agreement which was counter signed by both... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2023
I would consider contacting an attorney who deals with "legal malpractice." You might need to alter your google search because a lot of attorneys who do "medical malpractice" will come up. Maybe try something like "how to sue your attorney." All attorneys have... View More
I need to know what my legal rights are. I can't afford a divorce although I have to have some kind of legal separation. What am I entitled to? He had his check rerouted.
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
Divorce and legal separation involve the division of marital assets, spousal support, and other related matters. If you're unable to afford a divorce, you may be eligible for assistance programs or legal aid services that can help you navigate the process. You may be entitled to a fair... View More
Hopefully I can explain this so it's able to be understood. If I give my husband POA over me, and someone besides myself has power of attorney over him, can the POA over him do anything involving me to "override" him? Like concerning bank accounts and similar things.
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Unless you give your husband the power to delegate the authority you are giving to him to someone else in your power of attorney, any person to whom your husband may give a power of attorney does not have authority to act on your behalf under the power of attorney you give to your husband.... View More
I'm at interogatory part of divorce. I've also run out of money to continue. I've answered ??? to the best of my ability but I cannot produce all the things the other side wants. In addition I'm in assisted living following an incomple sci and TBI....I cannot walk or drive....I... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
Almost all credit card and bank statements are available online to the account holder. If you haven't already signed up, you can do so at any time. Most such companies make your statements available to you in a manner that allows you to download them to a computer in a .pdf file. There is... View More
Kids want to communicate with father and vise versa but mother is stopping it and making up stories to kids and to the father on why they can’t communicate for her own selfish needs. She also threatens the grandmother(dads mom) if she lets the dad talk to the kids when they are over grandmas... View More
answered on May 25, 2023
Most Decrees of Custody or Decrees of Divorce, include language which addresses "alienation of affection" if not in those exact words. Some decrees talk about "communication" between the parents and children and forbid the parents from talking bad about the other parent. If... View More
The county clerk wanted me to fill out the portion where it asked for information about the minor child. I kept telling her that the adoptee is an adult and told her that the adoptee's information is on the other documents. She then crossed out the word child and then said I must fill in the... View More
answered on May 25, 2023
The Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure have a requirement that each litigant fill out a Family Law Case Information Sheet. If you don't want to adhere to the Family Law Procedure, the Clerk will reject your filings. Pretty simple.
The first and newest child have the same father.
answered on May 25, 2023
Yes, the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure have a rule which allow the parties to add new parties. A new child, born during the litigation, should fall into this category.
answered on May 25, 2023
This is a "coparenting" issue. You can communicate with the other parent via "myfamilywizard" and ask why he is not advising you, as a good coparent is supposed to do. I would suggest this app be downloaded on both phones, so that you may communicate with the father.
we live in idaho. my step child is 16. she no longer wishes to stay with her dad who has 50% physical and legal custody. what rights does she have as a child and as a person?
answered on May 25, 2023
Your child has NO right not to see her father. The Magistrate Judge who divorced you two, awarded the father 50% custody, based on the "best interests of the child." So, I suggest that you speak to your daughter and explain to her that she see her father and talk to him about what is... View More
Her parents both lost legal custody of her when she was 8 and I have full guardianship over her.
answered on Mar 31, 2023
Yes you can. You have every power and authority that a birth parent would have.
I have plenty of people willing to take me in and pay for everything I need so i can focus on school. I feel there has to be a way for me to leave so I can do this. My parents keep acting like im lying to them and are forcing me to have a job while doing schoolwork. It is way too much for me and I... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
In 4 months, you can leave and go where ever you want to go! However, under Idaho law until you’re 18 years old, you’re (lucky) still considered a “child,” and worthy of protection! Just try to be patient for four more months!
I am about to file for divorce. I am the primary borrower for his vehicle. Only he has ever driven it, so it (along with the payments) should obviously go to him. There = about $6,000 left to pay. He just told me it broke down and will cost too much to fix. He said he can only trade it in for... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
This is a tough spot you're in. You are absolutely, financially responsible for your loan on the car, whether it works or is broken or regardless of whether it was you or him who primarily drove it. It's a tough spot! In fact, I'll let you know the WORST part! Let's say you... View More
My daughter sees her dad every other weekend. It has been a battle forever. My daughter expresses that she wishes her step dad was her real dad. I don’t want to rush anything but I am concerned that if something happened to me, she would end up with her bio dad where she does not want to be.... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2023
The only age "restriction" I am aware of is the age a child can be called to testify as a witness. Even this law is flexible, depending on the maturity of the child. However, it would be odd if a Court were to place this huge decision in the hands of a child. At age 9, judges must... View More
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