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What form i need to fill out, to get custody of my daughter?
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Generally speaking in custody cases the court bases its decision on the best interest of the children. One of the factors when attempting to determine the best interest is preference of the child. If you file a motion with the court to change custody, include that your daughter wants to lives with... View More
I receive unemployment and only get $331.00 a week and child support takes 50% of that so I make about $550.00 a month now. I've truly been struggling. How can I get some help? I've tried to keep in contact with my daughter for all these years with no success. The last time I seen her was... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2020
In order to modify child support payments, you must file a motion with the court demonstrating a 20% change in income since the current child support order was ordered. Otherwise, you may motion the court for a child custody modification which may impact the amount of child support ordered if a... View More
I received a move away order two years ago to move out of state with my daughter. Now that I am finishing my education I would like to move to a different state. My daughter is about to be 13 years old and would like to also voice her opinion in regards to visitation but I have not perused that... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2020
Congratulations on finishing your schooling. It is understandable that once school is done that you may want to relocate. Normally, you should consult with the other party to see if he will agree to the move.
If he does not agree to allow the move, depending on your order, you may need to... View More
I would like to adopt or step I'm just not sure how to do it. Me and the mother are not romantically involved but we are best friends any help you could give would be great
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Adoption would be possible only if the child’s biological father’s rights have already been terminated, or if he is willing to forfeit his parental rights. If the child’s biological father intends to keep his parental rights, then the court will not grant those rights onto additional parties.... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
This situation is a matter of legal custody. While the parents may have 50/50 physical custody and spend equal physical time with the child, when it comes to this type of decision making for the child, these are aspects of legal custody. If the parents have 50/50 legal custody, then any decision... View More
I am the father of two children ages 12 and 15, years old. Their mother is consistently telling my children that I murdered my stepfather which is not true. I was not born when my stepfather was murdered during 1981. I was born 1982, my two children believe their mother now they do not want to... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
The matter of needing the mother’s permission to attend the type of mental health treatment your children were referred to is a matter pertaining to the legal custody arrangement in place. If you and the children’s mother share joint legal custody, then, yes, it is likely that she would need to... View More
The father of my child sent me a divorce letter via mail while he is locked up (he still locked up) He was never a responsible father, didn’t payed child support (he only twice and not the right amount) in fact that’s the reason why he’s a jail. In reality I want nothing to do with him, I... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2020
A parent cannot have physical custody of a child when incarcerated. If anything, it is more likely that the court may award the custodial parent full or sole custody, if not permanently, at least temporarily while the other parent is incarcerated. The only possible custody the incarcerated parent... View More
I live in California
answered on Mar 17, 2020
Even if they refuse you can go to a local SS Office or order a birth certificate online or visit your local City Hall in the town you were born in.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Attorney Scott F. Bocchio
Legal Rights Advocates
www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com
We recently bought a house and there are 3 of us on the title. Myself, my boyfriend and my mother. But only myself and the boyfriend are on the loan.
answered on Nov 22, 2019
Owning property and being in a relationship where you aren't married are two different things. If you all own the house legally and there hasn't been any violence, it's doubtful that any one person can force another to move out.
I went to every office for immigration paid for it and i have no idea about the paperwork and i want to ask the lawyer for a copy but dont want to tip off my ex wife so she doesnt try to stall my new marriage. She is also and immigrant with a work visa and i dont even know if it will be a problem.... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
You can do a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the I 130 and for any documents that you signed, but you will not be entitled to a copy of the documents she signed, such as the I 485, Application for Employment Authorization or Application for Advanced Parole, as those belong to her.
Daughter has him living in my house. Against my desire. But is now fed up
answered on Aug 17, 2019
Tell him his share of the monthly payment and pay up or have him removed from the house.
Hello, I finally paid off my entire child support debt last year after 9 long years! I had to ask them to close it, and meantime my wages were still being garnished until my case was closed, which finally took place in August of 2017. While I waited for it to close, they began sending me checks for... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2018
I would start by contacting the IRS to make sure that your refund was taken for child support. If it was then you will likely need to go back to child support enforcement with proof that the IRS took the refund for child support.
I’m in a legal separation, my wife went on what I thought was a quick trip to see her family and ended up not coming back. She then filed for legal separation. I have had one hearing already and the judge when I asked for my wife to be ordered to return with my child because I did not give... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You will need to seek an temporary or permanent order from the judge. You may be able to do this within the legal separation proceedings or you may need to start formal divorce/child custody proceedings.
My daughter has stayed with her mother when her mother came around. The first 2 years she only stayed with her mom 3 days or less some times none a month during the 2 years. Recently she has been going with her 3-6 days every other week. I have been trying to keep my daughter from going with her... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
It sounds as if there is no custody arrangement in place (or else custody would be handled by the agreement). You have at least two options. First, you could voluntarily come up with a parenting agreement between you and the mother, but it sounds like finding a mutual agreement is unlikely.... View More
Will left everything to trust. Named co-Trustees have failed to act within the 30 day time period (after death). Neither wants to serve. Need forms to effectuate my appointment as Trustee.
answered on Sep 13, 2017
What I typically see is a "Declination" prepared by and signed by the resigning Trustee(s) just stating that they acknowledge they were nominated to serve as Trustees of the "Name" Trust, however they decline to accept that appointment. The form could include language stating... View More
I was told to obtain Death Certificate and call back because her case was settled and ready for payout. What do I do?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
If an estate was opened there would be a listing of the claim and the attorney. If they told you it was ready likely there were letters in her things about the case. If you know where the case was filed you can check the court dockets.
I went to high school and have my GED. I would like to be here legally to continue supporting my daughter. I just dont know where or how to start or where to even go.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
Depending upon how old you were when you came to the US you may be able to apply for DACA. But the next president of the US has all the power to either continue the DACA program or cancel it. So you need to act quick and apply for DACA as soon as you can. And how old is your daughter?, depending... View More
This may sound like a silly question, but I'm getting mixed information. I read one place that people need to fill it out because the form discloses SS numbers which are required for filing for divorce, but it does not make sense to do the form when there are no children. My soon to be ex has... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2015
You should call and ask the clerk of court. Are you saying that Social Security numbers ARE required to be filed in Nevada? That seems strange, because most courts have measures in place to prevent Social Security numbers being available for public access.
he 31 and my daughter was 16. got her preg. this day he has just ingaged in sex with daughter and has no signs of wanting my daughter and the baby in a relation. . Can i press charges on this man who had sex with daughter who was 16 with no intentions of being in a relionship of love and... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2015
Go see a local attorney about this. The age of consent is 16 in Nevada.
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