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answered on Nov 26, 2017
Your current custody order remains in effect unless/until it is modified.
My husband and I do not have custody of his minor son (my stepson), the biological mother does. He is 17 years old and has two juvenile misdemeanor charges pending, but he will be 18 on the day he is scheduled to appear in court. We received subpoenas stating that my husband and I must appear in... View More 
answered on Oct 31, 2017
Would depend on exactly what happened and if/when it was reported and other factors. Don't post details of the case online - visit with an attorney in person to review the specifics of this case.
answered on Oct 30, 2017
Nope, who you live with will be a decision made by the Judge in their divorce case.
You do have the right to tell the Judge which PARENT you want to live with though, but GF is not an option.
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my wife and i picked my oldest up from school over a month ago DHS never even called but my mother has my 5 year old and changed her schools. DHS won't tell me anything I do have a court order thanot I am her custodial parent. can i be arrested if I pick her up and bring her home. DHS has no... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
If there are pending criminal charges and DHS is also involved, you need an attorney. Meet with an attorney before taking any action!
I'm not sure if her mother will be okay with it but I know her father won't be okay with it
answered on Oct 20, 2017
She is a child. Must have consent. Depending on when the sexual contact began, this could also be a serious crime. Consult a criminal defense attorney.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
Sorry about your problems. Emancipation is a complicated legal issue. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Good luck.
He is drinking smoking weed and refuses to do anything we ask. He steals from my purse . Has missed around 30 days of school...out of 38 . He laughs at his dad when he tells him to do something... help we feel trapped by his bad behavior and lack of options.
answered on Nov 26, 2017
Have you talked to DHS about this? It appears now that he is a "Delinquent Child". The Court can order him placed in an environment where he can't get weed or alcohol, and must attend school. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your county to help with this... View More
The protective order is the reason the judge says I can't get them they haven't got any reason besides that.
answered on Oct 2, 2017
Your questions are not totally clear, but I think you're saying the mother of your children has a Protective Order against you, is now unstable, threatening suicide, DHS has your kids, and the Judge and DHS won't let you have them because of the PO. This being the situation, Oklahoma... View More
I received a truancy ticket for leaving my campus for lunch underage. But when i reviewed my ticket and my date of birth is incorrect and if i was born on that date it would be legal for me to leave the campus so is my ticket invalid or not.
He's trying to get into the Army. Can the Courts put him in there?
We live in Oklahoma
He's ADHD and ODD.
1st offence.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
He can be charged with anything from breaking and entering to first degree burglary. Get him an attorney ASAP.
State of Oklahoma
answered on Nov 30, 2017
The reason you have not received an answer before is that you don't give enough facts to determine the correct answer. If you still want help, ask again, and give more details, like what kind of hearing, who is holding it, and why, what't the subject matter, etc.
They were off ANF on with their relationship and, He ran away and is living with her and her mom because I wouldn't let him claim the child but he says its his even though she was seen with 2 other guys. I've talked to him, his girlfriend and her mom, none of them will consent to a DNA... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2017
He will need to file a paternity case and the court will order a test. Hire an attorney to help you.
My mother has sole custody and will not consent to this, but can my dad consent?
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You are a bit young for a lifetime commitment to another person. What about more education? Can your bf fully support both you and a child that is sure to come soon? How old is he? What kind of employment can he expect with his education? Federal law requires that you both have health insurance, do... View More
My little sister's guardian is my aunt on my mom's side of the family. I have been tryin to contact them, I also recently found out she has broken up with the man she is supposed to adopt her with in September of this year. Another thing is I don't turn 18 until the 16th of next... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
She can threaten it, but I doubt a District Attorney would charge you. I could give a better answer if I knew more about the circumstances, including why there is a Guardianship, where is your mom in all of this, does anyone have visitation, have you ever been in Court for a hearing, and lots more.... View More
My little sister's guardian is my aunt on my mom's side of the family. I have been tryin to contact them, I also recently found out she has broken up with the man she is supposed to adopt her with in September of this year. Another thing is I don't turn 18 until the 16th of next... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
She can threaten you, but not much should come of it, particularly before you're 18.How old is your little sister? Are you in a position to take care of her? Please call me, and I will try to help. 918-373-4055.
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The state took custody of my children while I was temporarily incarcerated and allowed the biological father to care for them but ordered DNA testing because he's not on the birth certificates. Does he have to file for child support to obtain the DNA result's? I'm disabled and... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2017
He is not required to ask for support to have DNA test results, but most judges will order support.
Birth mom has been wholly supported by a local sober living facility and done nothing on her own. The plan is to have the workers from this facility babysit the one year old while she works during the trial reunification process.
answered on May 2, 2017
This should be OK unless your court orders for Reunification provide otherwise, and assuming the workers are good and capable people.
He's currently on probation in Broken Arrow for petty larceny and out past curfew but we live in Tulsa county and the Judge says he doesn't have jurisdiction to make that order. He just received this sentence on Wednesday 3/29 and ignored all advise given. He has run away and was kicked... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
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My friend is getting verbally abused by his parents and they are divorced he is 16 and he doesn't want to live with either of them. But he wants to stay in the same town that he is in now. Also he doesn't want to deal with DHS if possible.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Sorry I didn’t see this questions earlier, and it was not answered. If you still need help, please ask your question again, and give as many details as possible.
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