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I have taken the Paternity test already. They told me they would call me in 2 weeks. But everyone else I've asked said there test was mailed to them. Then 6 days before my results were here. I get my rights taken anyways. Wtf?
answered on Dec 31, 2023
You don’t have any rights until after you are determined to be the father.
The father’s name section is left blank on the birth certificate because I wasn’t present when my child was born. Now the mother and I have agreed to get my name put on the birth certificate but I want to know the legal way to get it done. My child was born In Illinois. Thanks
answered on Dec 27, 2023
You’ll need to file a paternity/custody action to establish paternity and thereafter you can be added to the birth certificate once paternity is established.
My ex and I have been divorced for 7 years. He is a recovering alcoholic who has, in the last year gained a substance abuse problem. Our daughter is 13 and has recently stopped going to his house because she no longer felt safe. There was open drug use, people constantly in and out, and constant... View More 
answered on Dec 20, 2023
You can file that anytime. You will still need to send him notice of everything you do. It will be up to the court as to how and when to proceed further.
answered on Dec 15, 2023
Depends whether she has fully complied with her treatment plan. Most likely, no.
My ex wife was granted permission to move to Tennessee back in 2021 with a court order which had a custody agreement along with it. We are currently going to court in kentucky over this matter but she has also filed in Tennessee
answered on Dec 17, 2023
Theoretically, both. The Courts will need to confer and decide which will be handling the case.
My ex wife is a resident in Tennessee we have an open court case in kentucky I live in the state of kentucky
Both if bio parent’s voluntarily sign away rights or don’t sign away rights
answered on Dec 11, 2023
If the patents sign away their rights, there won’t be a hearing. If they do not, the court will take testimony to determine whether the parents rights will be terminated.
My 2.5 yo has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and autism. I have sole custody with visits at my discretion. Dad hasn’t seen child since 2021 and has called 6 times in over three months. Got served with child support and asked me to have someone adopt him so he could signs rights away and get... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
If you already have sole custody, it is highly unlikely he is going to be able to change that bc the standard of proof is a high threshold. Additionally, if you have been living in your state for more than six months, any custody action should be brought where you and the child reside. You are... View More
Plus their spouse
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Other party, yes. Spouse: need evidence of wrongdoing on part of spouse to get test.
I’m adopting 2 of my sisters children, after a voluntary terminated her rights.(ages 12 & 10) The other 2 kids were returned to fathers. (All kids have different dads). We have visitation rights with one child via mediation( age 7) but the other child we are not getting to see (age 4). All 4... View More
My brother an his girlfriend have a baby he just turned 1 they both say they can't care for him mentally or financially an there splitting up and wanna give him to me there asking me if cps would have to be involved? and if so would they let me keep him? They don't want him in foster care... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
You can file a custody action and do it all by agreement, most likely without any intervention from CPS.
If the mother of the deceased wants to get full sole custody how does that work in filing a petition for custody in court?
answered on Nov 27, 2023
She will need to file a dependency action in the county in which the child resides.
Can I tell her I will see about getting her child support and back support forgiven or would that be coercion I’ve had permanent custody almost 2 years and the child’s been with me 3 years
answered on Nov 28, 2023
You have to be very careful with this type of thing. You should have your lawyer broach this issue with her rather than doing it yourself.
If the adoptive parent consents when the bio parent is a over $4000 behind
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
When a parent surrenders their parental rights, they are essentially giving up all of their rights and responsibilities to the child. This includes the right to have contact with the child, the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, and the right to receive child support from... View More
The parents left the children at the hospital after birth. Both kids were highly addicted to drugs at birth. Iv not heard from the parents over a year in a half. Now the mother (my sister) is trying to take them away. She has neglect and abuse charges on her over the babys. Can she take them away... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2023
Highly unlikely she is able to take them from you. You are clearly the defacto custodian.
My son is 6. His dad & I co-parent & are both very present in his life, which is why we settled on 50/50 custody & no specific set days- we knew we could get along to do so. Fast forward, now my son’s dad is remarried & his new stepson has severe behavior/authority issues and... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Yes. You do until the court changes or modifies the parenting schedule.
And if not then please tell why. Because I'm not sure what they call my son's lawyer Cosgrove or something but isn't he supposed to remain neutral but yet files a motion against me to overturn my answer for no for my one and a half year old son to be taking out of the country for a... View More
I need to file return of custody with the courts and am looking for the exact form name and or details to locate it to get custody back of my children because in 2015 my mom was granted temp custody until kids turn 18.
answered on Nov 16, 2023
There is no form per se. You file a motion for return of Cious today setting out all the reasons custody should be returned to you and serve it upon all parties. You may want to hire a lawyer to do this for you.
2015 in Fayette county I lost my kids due to a relapse. My mom got them, two months later I ended up in the hospital for months. The case was closed and my moms papers say temporary custody until children are 18. We are from Boyd Co. so after my hospital stay I came home to Boyd. I’ve been clean... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
You’ll need to file a motion for return of custody in the Fayette County case.
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