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I am traveling from Massachusetts to Florida with my child. Her father and I have not been together in years and he does not see her. He and I were never married and we have no court order custody agreement or child support agreement. Do I need his permission to travel with her?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
I see no reason for his approval, given these facts. You may want to file for custody rights to avoid legal issues such as this. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More 
I'm in the middle of adopting my 2 step kids (ages 8 and 7) who were horribly abused by their stepfather and mother. The mother has already lost her youngest through adoption because of the abuse. However, the kids mother has a horrible rage that she will literally go after people and has done... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
I see no problem, generally, with requesting such a restraining order. You may need to hire a lawyer as the issues may be too complex for you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself.... View More
We are not married and have no agreement about visitation or child support.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
He may report that as abduction and file a custody matter in court to object to the move-away. You may want to file a custody matter and request the right to move away. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with... View More
Is the 100k considered to be separate?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
What was the source of the funds? Was the IRA created pre-separation? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
I live in MA daughter was with mother weekdays in NY. Mother said yes to living with me now but wants assurance I would say yes without a court fight if daughter ever wanted to go back. What is a legal way without courts for it effective?
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Have you two filed for custody rights in court? That is a key first step. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
My daighter went to a rehab program and is drug free. And is doing a good program. Can ibring her home? How do i do this?
answered on Jul 8, 2017
Your daughter can file for custody rights in court. You can provide support if you want. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
The Ex filed a complaint for modification seeking to reduce parenting time. We filed a counterclaim asking for more parenting time and a number of other things. The judgment we received stated that it was the judgment for the complaint for modification and only addressed the one issue. Should we... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2017
Have a lawyer review the filings to determine the answers here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
When I started school my mother disowned me and is holding my birth certificate, social security card, and my passport hostage and won't give them to me. is there anything i can do to get them back
answered on Jun 29, 2017
If she doesn't give them to you, you can file for new ones. It is a federal crime to withhold such documents of yours. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
our agreement states :each parent will contribute to college expenses as they are financially able. both parties agree that the child should bear some of the financial responsibility. She made a personal decision to take student loans and is asking the court to inflict that same on me. what are... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2017
The court will decide based on past orders and finances of the parents. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
She's was living with a foster mom till she became pregnant then she send her to my house for 5 months which I took care of her then the other day they removed her from my house because the foster mom told DCF she couldn't do it no more She has no one so I'm willing to take... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2017
Sex with a minor is a crime, as supposed consent by a minor is legally invalid. If the child's parents had their rights terminated, then you may seek to transfer guardianship, assuming the current guardian agrees or is proven unfit by the court. More details are necessary to provide a... View More
Thinking about co-signing for a car loan to help my girlfriend. I owe some back child support from my ex in the amount of about $5000. I currently make payments and arrears every 2 weeks. If I co-sign, can child support come after both of us and try to take the vehicle? Thanks so much guys!!
answered on Jun 25, 2017
Your assets can be attached by a court in a child support action. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I have read online on legal sites that after a year no one can challenge an aop. Wether it be the man who signed it or someone else. Is that information true
answered on Jun 21, 2017
That depends on many factors. Who wants to challenge it and why? Were they served with the paternity filings? Did you defraud the court? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
I have explained to this man there is no possible way. He was out breaking law and doing awful things while I got pregnant and while I was pregnant. My daughters father signed an acknowledgment of paternity in the hospital can this other man try to take me to court over paternity it has been over a... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
I take it that you and the child's father are unmarried? If so, then this person can file a Paternity petition and you would need to seek dismissal of the petition as to non-access. The Court can order DNA testing to establish paternity.
Her family and her purposely keep my son from me. With no grounds of s
Considered safety. She had my sons older brother arrested 9 times including rape. But has allowed him to have him for 6 months whem her parents to them away. When i fpund out they shipped him off before i could get into... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can file for custody via court filings and submit such evidence. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2017
Hello, if you there is a set schedule for visitation, you should comply with the schedule. It is important to not go beyond the order without contacting the DCF for their opinion. Sometimes the order on visitation itself permits expansion . Also, if the visitation is described as... View More
Mom is now filing for full custody. Can she be granted said custody without any reason other than she's found a bigger apartment for them to live in?
answered on Jun 16, 2017
You can object to custody, and the judge decides based on multiple factors. The standard goal is to ensure that the kids spend equal time with both parents, barring other factors. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
The defendant had denied me Mother's Day weekend with our minor children. I had filed a contempt of court and both parties had agreed that I have the right to make a weekend with the minor children of my choosing. I feel it's only right that I take one of the defendants holidays.... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
You may want to negotiate via counsel a parenting plan to avoid such disputes, or you may want to file in court seeking such a plan to be made into a court order. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
I was in an abusive relationship to which my daughter was born. I have since left said person and am married with two other children. I went to file a petition for name change so my daughter who lives with us full time may have the same last name as her brothers and mom and dad. My daughters bio... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
You can contest visitation and custody based on the recent evidence of abuse and mental instability, but it depends on all the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2017
You haven't given any details as to the nature of the deception, who else was involved, and whether the Court was also involved. Also have you gone to Court under the misapprehension and when?
She claims work schedule has changed but on certain days it looks like her parents (including a mentally unstable grandmother who has also refused to give the children back), it appears the grandparents could be picking them up without our knowledge or the courts being notified that the person lied... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2017
Yes, if your children are being adversely affected particularly I recommend following up by informing your former spouse of your concerns in written form and should the situation not change or improve , to return to Court.
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