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she forcefully took my stuff so in the process she hit me and left marks on my hand to get me away
my grandson has lost a significant amount of weight over the last few months as well as missed several days of school been consistently tardy missed his therapy appointments and Mom has allowed medical insurance to laps. Would this be enough cause to gain temporary guardianship?
The non custodial parent is using terms like I will give you money if you come back to my house on the weekend or buying expensive items while the child is grounded at the custodial parents home. Now the child wants to go and has stated “I want my stuff” from the non custodial parent and that... View More 
He lives in Oklahoma. What should he do to prepare for the sale and to minimize the effects? His house will probably only sell for around $75k. He owes nothing on it. He is living with us.
We lost my 1-month-old grand-daughter on August 3rd. My daughter woke up to find the baby wasn’t breathing. DHS opened a case and removed my 2-year-old grand-daughter from my parents’ home, where my daughter was staying, that same day. She had left the girls’ father a couple weeks earlier and... View More
BIO DAD IS WANTING TO GAIN CUSTODY OF OUR TWO SONS. THEY ARE UNDER A 1OA GUARDIANHSIP THAT NEITHER ONE OF THE CHILDREN WANT. AT THE TIME WHEN IT WAS AGREED UPON IT WAS A BETTER CHOICE THEN BUT DUE TO THE GUARDIANS CHILDISH AND "BULLY" BEHAVIOR THEY WOULD PREFER TO LIVE WITH THEIR DAD. I... View More
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Who can legally change a child’s school? Bio dad is party to open adoption of son but has no legal rights. 13 yr old son lives full time with bio dad. adoptive father has had no contact in 6 mo. Can bio... View More
I can't move in with my mom because she and her fiance have charges against me and my dad I live with him right now but he has mood swings and he's always pissed off at me and so I was hoping somehow you could tell me if I can move in with my grandmother legally without my dad trying to do something
Both parents are listed as guardians in the school database. The Victim Protective Order does not state anything about educational records.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
So long as the VPO is not on behalf of the minor children as well, the VPO does nothing to affect the 'legal custody rights' of the other parent. If the VPO is only in the name of the one parent against the other parent, then access to the children/children's records would remain... View More
For 13 yrs my daughters dad and i lived together as a marred couple. 7yrs ago his health took a turn for the worse. He was placed on dialysis at home at first and then into a facility later. I was a good candidate for him to have one of my kidneys. So, I started working on meeting all the goals for... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Your question is not one that can be answered in this forum with a simple do this or do that. Based on your specific question, you will most likely be working in tribal court first. Contact an attorney who is on the bar of that nation for more specifics on your case.
DHS was called on the mother of my 2 kids today it was found To be mentally unstable so DHS didn't like his. Me and the mother are not together nor do we live together. Being the father of the kids can I go get the kids legally or what do I need to do to keep them
answered on Oct 7, 2024
You will need to hire an attorney to assist you with this. Depending on what DHS is claiming, they could also be claiming a failure to protect against you. You need to have this all figured out first before moving forward.
We have been legally divorced since March 2020. She got all her own accounts and I never thought any more about it. She has apparently taken a loan out since then and has defaulted. The bank is taking the money from my checking account because her name is still on it. I can’t get ahold of my... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this situation. Start by gathering all your divorce documents and any paperwork that shows your ex-wife is no longer associated with your accounts. This evidence will be crucial in proving your case to the bank.
Next, contact your bank immediately.... View More
My nephew has made all arrangements i had to find out she died from her nieghbor! No one in my family let me know. I think as her only living child i should have a right to her ashes so i know they are taken care of respectfully! How can i find out if she expressed any last wishes about who was to... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
I’m sorry you’re going through this difficult situation. As the only surviving child, you generally have the right to make decisions regarding your mother’s ashes. You should start by contacting the funeral home directly, explaining your relationship and your concerns. Ask them if any... View More
I believe he is on the spectrum. And when asked if he wanted people to die just so he didn't have to take tests he did not think it through that far.
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Yes, a child can be suspended for such a statement, especially given the serious nature of threats involving school shootings. Schools must prioritize the safety of all students and staff, so even comments made without harmful intent can lead to severe consequences. This is particularly true in... View More
They came in screaming at me . Crime scene was had numerous people in it, had no case number for search warrant, took things before they had a search warrant. Made me leave while they searched, ignored my request for an advocate when trying to get me to sign oaperwork
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
If you believe the police are lying on a report against you, it's crucial to take immediate and careful steps to protect yourself. Start by documenting everything that happened as soon as possible. Write down the details of the incident, including the time, date, location, and the names or... View More
My ex is retired military. DFAS will not enforce because of the 10/10 rule. We we married for 6 years opposed to 10 years. When our son graduated high school 2022 he stopped payments and evades attempts to contact. I also do not think he was paying half before. I have no way to verify this.
answered on Jun 26, 2024
You need to hire a Texas attorney in or near the county where your divorce decree was entered to enforce the property division set forth in the Decree. If your spouse was ordered to pay monthly, was paying monthly, then stopped, you have two years from the date of the first missed payment to file... View More
Boyfriend will not propose because his lawyer told him it will negatively affect him in a child custody trial, is that correct? However, his lawyer has not stayed in consistent contact with him (it’s been a month and a half since they last spoke) nor has done anything to move the case forward for... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
Generally speaking, showing a stable, consistent home environment is desirable in almost all custody cases. An engagement and impending marriage introduces change. The nature and degree of that change can be a negative factor in a custody case. Everything depends on the particular facts and... View More
I've been paying the taxes on it for years
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To get the land title in Oklahoma as the sole heir of your deceased father, you'll need to go through the probate process. Here's a general outline of the steps:
1. File a petition for probate in the county where your father resided or where the property is located.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To properly address this question, we'll need more information about the situation. However, I can provide some general insights based on the limited details given:
1. Bigamy laws: Bigamy is illegal in Oklahoma and most other states. It's typically considered a felony.
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answered on Jun 12, 2024
If they’re still married, it doesn’t matter if they’re living apart. Typically, if a person dies without a will, the wife will receive everything unless there are children. This is yet another reason that everyone needs a will.
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