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We have joint managing but I have the ability to designate residence without regard to geographic location.
If I move, will I have to notify the other parent even if he’s not as involved?
answered on Dec 29, 2024
Read your order it should tell you how many days you have to notify the other parent that you are moving.
This work. Do I just pay a portion of the gas?
answered on Dec 26, 2024
It depends on the specific language in your divorce decree. Usually, this language contemplates that you are paying commercial airfare or bus fare for your child's transportation home. Rarely does it contemplate paying gas for the other parent to drive the child home.
My kids have been in cps custody for a year. They let the kids ride horses including my autistic son. The saddle on the horse was loose which caused him to slip off and break his arm. They never asked my permission and didn't tell me for like 2 days.
answered on Dec 23, 2024
If your parental right to sue on behalf of your child has not been terminated, you can theoretically sue on behalf of your child.
But I would caution you that you may not have a valid cause of action even in the best of circumstances. You will need to gather together the medical expenses... View More 
My son has left the home he shared with the child's Mother and Grandmother. He is with me, but I live in a hotel. There is two bedrooms in this one room. I have been living her for 6 months. And I am working on getting apartment. I work and my son works. I have a 16 year old and a four year.... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2024
If your son is not married to his child’s mother, he would file an original suit affecting the parent-child relationship to start the process.
I was told my child was deceased, So I moved states due to harassment because the mother claimed it was my fault the child had passed. Then I was told 2 weeks before she was born, she was still alive(pregnant) with our daughter . I flew to Texas to be there signed the birth certificate. But was... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
You can file an original suit affecting the parent-child relationship (ie “SAPCR”) in the county where the child resides to establish your parental rights.
He has lived with me for the last few years with nothing from her. She doesn't want child support or anything from me. How do I ensure she doesn't change her mind? We can't really share custody or have normal visitation since we are in Texas.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
When you negotiate your new child custody order, include a specific provision that states that you have provided support for your son for X years (without ex-wife paying child support, if applicable) and, therefore, the parties agree that you will not be obligated to pay child support to your... View More
The mother of my daughter keeps my daughter away from seeing me for her selfish reasons and there is no custody agreement or court order
answered on Dec 16, 2024
Yes, family law and child custody attorneys handle cases involving visitation rights with children. You should look for one in or near the county where the children reside. You most likely will need to file an original suit affecting the parent-child relationship ("SAPCR") to establish... View More
My ex and I made an account for each of our kids when we were married. He has stayed friends with that account knowing that I manage them still. Now he is taking me to court and I want to prove he is lying by using one of his posts that I was able to see with my child’s account. Is that allowed?
answered on Dec 10, 2024
Yes, as long as you properly authenticate the post he made.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
The OAG is a good route to go without hiring an attorney IF you and the other party are NOT in agreement over who will have custody of the child(ren), or how often a parent will have some visitation with the child(ren). The OAG will assist with any disagreements over the monthly child support... View More
My ex-husband and I share two children, we're recently divorced and he has them for Christmas this year, 2024. He is the non-custodial parent. He has recently told me that he has signed a lease to a "new" place of residency in Georgia where he will be living from now on and the boys... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
No, unless a court order clearly says otherwise, the NCP's refusal to provide his address does not justify denying the NCP possession of the children in accordance with the terms of your custody order. This falls into the category of "two wrongs don't make a right." I would... View More
child's father is unstable. a history of alcohol abuse, insomnia, depression and anxiety. He isn't allowed to work for the state because of instances that happened while he was in active duty. he owns a gun that is military grade, and he keeps it out in the open or out at all times. he... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2024
You need to retain a lawyer if you want to protect your child. You may be able to get supervised visitation for the father.
My child’s father is not and has not been in his life at all. He’s 11 years old. I don’t know where he is and would like his parental rights terminated. I am married and my son’s step father would like to adopt him.
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Termination of the father's parental rights requires a court proceeding.
I was able to get served with the divorce papers at my parents house, but I wasn't able to recieve a letter stating my divorce court date?
answered on Nov 18, 2024
The letter stating your court date should have been sent to the address in your written answer that you filed with the court. If you did not file a written answer with the court, you waived your right to notice of your court date.
The NC parent claims he became homeless, so he stopped keeping our kids overnight during his weekend visits. He picks them up in the morning, then brings them back the same evening. This has been going on for 6 months. I'm not sure that I believe he's homeless, because he steadily works... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
You can file a motion to modify with the court. Most likely the best solution under your circumstances is to modify both the possession schedule and the amount of child support in an attempt to get more child support to pay someone to watch your kids during "his weekends" so you can... View More
FIled motion for a hearing and his hired attorney trying to get transferred and delay everything from not agreeing on dates available in my county
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Talk to your attorney about whether you filed in the correct county. Normally, if the child resided in the county where you filed for the preceding 90-days, you filed in the correct county. Otherwise, a transfer to that county would seem to be the correct procedure. If a transfer is appropriate,... View More
I’m in a child custody case for my two year old. I asked her father get supervised visits if he failed a hair analysis for meth- given I provide one also. He told me the day after court he openly admitted to not being able to pass one. Now he is getting EXTENDED standard custody and I am... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
A lawyer has a fiduciary duty of full disclosure to his client. The failure to disclose material information would be a breach of that duty. But there is a question what information he withheld and whether the withholding of that information caused you any damages.
I am originally from Honduras, I lived with my mother until I was 7 years old, she came to the United States and left me living with my grandmother, 2 years later my grandmother died and I went to live with my father but that was only for a year because my mother did not want me to live with him,... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2024
If there is a court order you have to live where we the order states. If no court order you can l
I am in the end of my divorce and child custody case. my spouse has committed perjury by informing the judge of false accusations regarding myself trying to commit suicide. He committed perjury by advising the judge that he has ever taken care of the children. At any time he committed perjury by... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
Statements made in judicial proceedings including divorce actions are absolutely privileged and cannot provide the basis for claims of defamation or slander.
Perjury is a crime which can be reported to law enforcement. It will be up to police and to the district attorney whether the State... View More
We have a joint-managing custody agreement, where I'm the custodial parent. The other parent has been homeless the last 6 months. Would their circumstances help me to modify or remove my geographical restriction?
Edit: My geographical restriction is within a certain amount of miles... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
I don't see a connection between the non-custodial parent being homeless and the geographical restriction.
Judge said there would not be any hearing u til I've completed and turned in certificates and I have so I need to have a hearing set what would I file
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