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My Husband is an alleged Father, but my husband wants to establish paternity and have the custody options if results are positive or have child support removed if results are negative. Is this an option? Child support is for ND, however we are Residents of SC. He did not attend the original hearing... View More 
answered on Nov 5, 2017
This question is too complicated to provide an answer over the internet. You need to consult with a lawyer.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
You need to consult with a lawyer to specifically address your question. Unfortunately, addressing this question on the internet could be detrimental to your case.
answered on Nov 5, 2017
Can a parent with a criminal record have parenting time or residential responsibility? In general, yes. The decision, however, is at the discretion of the court.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
The thirteen year-old victim/witness should certainly appear for all court proceedings and may consider retaining an attorney if the prosecutor is not properly advocating for the victim. With that being said, there is nothing per se that would prohibit a victim from leaving the state unless a court... View More
A friend of mine dropped there dog off for me to care for it and I would like to gain custody cuz they are unfit to care for this dog cuz they leave her alone for days on end without food and plus they already had a kitten die in there care
answered on Dec 19, 2017
There is no such thing as "custody" of a dog because a dog is considered property under the law. If they are not caring for the animal, you should call animal control.
If my son is 13 and doesn't want to go to his mom's because she treats him bad what can I do? Can I file and go before a judge without an attorney and have my son testify that he wants to live with me? And if she has half custody can she force him to go with her? He said he won't go with her. Thanks
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Generally, if there is a custody order from the court, the parties must abide by the order even if the parties make their own agreement outside of court. If there is not a custody order, then either parent may bring suit for a custody determination. The court weighs heavily on 12 Best Interest of... View More
We had an agreement but he has not paid nor contacted or seen her in two years I’m scared the courts will allow him to have her when she has no clue who he is if I file child support
answered on Dec 19, 2017
I run into issues like this frequently in my practice. Your first step is to contact an attorney. His odds of getting custody cannot be predicted and you should not listen to any attorney who guarantees an outcome, which is an ethics violation.
answered on Nov 2, 2017
A judge may consider your preference at the judge's discretion. However, the judge is not required to agree with your preference.
The wounding with intent charge is over 20+ years, he served less than 3 years in prison in Jamaica. He has some minor offenses after that the last being in 2009. We tried to have his police record expunged but after being told they could expunge but had to wait 3 years, they said no it is not... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2017
You need to obtain a copy of his criminal record and have an immigration attorney review it to see if it gives rise to any grounds of inadmissibility and if there is a waiver available. So, there is a chance that he could get a visa, but you need to have everything analyzed in advance so that you... View More
Multiple charges. House was raided last December.
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Your question does not make clear whether you have trial on 10/18, a preliminary hearing, an arraignment, etc. If it is a full trial, there is some likelihood that everything will be settled before the trial begins.
The name on adoption certificate is Ex-boyfriend name but the dogs stays with me regularly and everything she needs is paid solely by me.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Unfortunately, this is not how property ownership works. A dog is considered property.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
You should not attempt to do this - your grandparents have custody for a reason.
The main error is that they said the location that it happened at was over a mile away from where it actually happened. And the date to appear was wrong and crossed of and rewrote. And in the year slot for my registration they wrote "K"
I have had my initial appearance for a DUI 2nd offense in 7 years in North Dakota. My pretrial conference is tomorrow and I haven't been able to get an attorney yet. I thought, and told the court that I would be able to afford one, but that hasn't been the case yet. I'm extremely... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2017
I am sorry that I did not see this question sooner. Hopefully things worked out for you.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
Child support amounts are set by law. If you are facing a family law issues, the wisest option is to hire an attorney.
My son is 7 years old and was born in WI. I moved to ND to be with family, with consent from child's father. He has had zero contact with his son in 5 years and is in and out of jail. I want to go for full custody now. I am engaged to be married to my boyfriend, also the father to my twin... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2017
Yes, you should absolutely get a lawyer in this situation. Too many mistakes can be made that could forever impact your relationship with your sons.
We are both from the same tribe. Would I need to go through the tribe and file or just ask them if I can.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Your question is difficult to address because it does not disclose who currently has custody of your son.
answered on Aug 25, 2017
I am unsure what your question may be. Is the grooming salon liable? Maybe.
Paid 5yrs in wa ex filed divorce in ND and he said I never paid any child support then lied about my income I was out of state and couldn't afford a attorney so they found me in default and charged me again for years I paid in WA based on what he told the courts. I've been trying to fight... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You will need to produce proof of the payments. Hiring an attorney would be wise.
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