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My ex gave up rights to visitation. Gave me sole legal and physical custody. She doesnt have to pay support. Wife and i just paid a lawyer to terminate my ex wifes rights based on abandonment and file for adoption. She has not talk to or seen our daughter for over 6 and a half years.
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answered on Mar 5, 2017
You state in your question that you have paid a lawyer to terminate your ex-wife's parental rights, which I assume is in the context of your current wife seeking to adopt your child. You must consult with you existing attorney, or specifically consult another attorney for a second opinion... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2016
You have to be convicted of the crime. If you are just charged the judge may enter restrictions on bail but not likely. If you are convicted, most crimes have it to where you can't possess a firearm under federal law.
I have 3 kids from 2 different father's. My teenage daughters are from a dad who doesn't pay child support and lives in Kansas. He has not had any communication with them for 5 years since he got remarried. And my son who is 8, his father is incarcerated. Does my situation require a... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
There are a lot of hoops you have to jump through with adoption and need the right paperwork. You first have to terminate the rights of the father and then you have to go through the procedure and requirements necessary to qualify for an adoption.
My son's father has never met, spoken to, or been involved with our son. Very rarely pays a small amount of child support (I have a child support case open). He participated in paternity testing, and it's proven he's the father. My son is 2 and his father has moved to 2 different... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
Yes there are a few things you can do. Also, if you were never married would help determine how hard or easy the process will ne.
The title is in both our names, we are splitting up and now she want to keep the vehicle. She bought it so I could go back to work.
What I've spent on tires, insurance, registering and testing the vehicle is more than what she bought it for.
can I claim legal rights to the vehicle?
answered on Oct 28, 2016
Are you married on were never married? I assume you aren't. If you are on the title then you have a legal right to. The question is now what kind of agreement you can come to split the vehicle. What you put into the vehicle are good factors to consider.
Hi there. My ex and I split up (we were not married), and financed an ATV together that we are going to sell. I am the only one on the loan, but we are both on the title. Him and I have a written, signed agreement that we will split the loss we take on it once we sell it. As most break ups seem to... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2016
Yes is a small claims matter. Depending on the agreement and the relationship with the loan, it would most likely be enforceable. Probably a good thing you did that since you aren't married.
answered on Oct 28, 2016
The state can charge criminal charges for the action. You can sue for civil damages and receive compensation for your daughter's pain and suffering.
And I moved to a different state what is going to happen can they get full custody.
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Once you've been served, the court case will go on with or without you if the opposing party pursues it. Thus, moving to another state and ignoring the case after you have been served would be a bad idea. Moving to another state stop the opposing party from serving you or asking the court... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2016
If she is violating the terms of the divorce decree or mishandling an asset that is held in a trust, that might be problematic. Otherwise, I am doubting that there is a problem.
We have joint legal custody, the decree does not say anything about who can provide daycare. She was OK with him staying with my fiance, but now she wants me to use a daycare provider that charges us money rather than staying with my fiance in our house. She says nothing happened to change her... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Even though you have joint legal custody, it could be that one of you has final decision-making authority. If she has final authority, you may not have a choice. If you do, it may be up to you. Without seeing your decree or parenting plan, I cannot know for sure. I am guessing she is responsible to... View More
My dad is an over the road driver and my sister wants to live with me rather than stay with his wife. Our parents are divorced and both parents are ok with this but neither live in the state. He is the custodial parent.I also don't have money for a layer due to just having a baby.
answered on Aug 26, 2016
With your parents on board with this, I'm not sure I understand the difficulty you are facing.
answered on Mar 5, 2017
Absent a court order, the mother of your 18 year old boyfriend cannot stop him from moving in with you. If there may be financial or other consequences, that is a different situation.
Neither of us have custody she lives with me we were never married don't I have sole custody?
answered on Feb 1, 2017
No. You don't have any court orders yet. You need to get into court asap.
I was physically attacked by my 14 yr old in front of my 3 little ones. She scratched me up and pulled out some hair before I could get away. I also scratched her in the process of getting away. As soon as I could I got the littles into a bedroom and locked the door, I called 911. When the police... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2017
You need to consult with an experienced juvenile court lawyer. If DCFS opens a court case, you may be able to seek the appointment of a public parental defender.
Also, don't I get first dibs if I can watch them?
answered on May 18, 2016
The only statute dealing with child care is in regard to sharing of child care costs. It is Utah Code Ann 78B-12-214, which states that in order for the parent who is incurring the cost of daycare to get reimbursed, he/she needs to provide verification of payment (including the name of the day care... View More
He was extremely abusive and continues to be violent. She is 8, has never met him, he has spent all of her life in custody of the state and will remain in prison until after she turns ten. Should I be concerned?
answered on May 18, 2016
While every custody case varies and it depends on many factors and evidence presented at a trial, the Court will always decide this type of issue based on the "best interest of the child". You should know that the general default rule in Utah is that every parent should be entitled to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2016
I think your best solution would be to report this issue to law enforcement to investigate.
First off, I apologize for the mispelling of lawyer above. My mom's attorney is making accusations that are not true. He is using my past against me. I completed my Dcfs case on 2010 and he is trying to get judge to give my mom custody because of that. He's interrogating me so bad that I... View More
answered on May 18, 2016
Each Judicial District (Salt Lake is 3rd District) has its own pro bono resources. Check the Utah Star Bar's website at utahbar.org. The other program you may want to look into is Modest Means (information also on bar's website), which matches low income clients with attorneys willing to... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2017
Yes! However, if there is a court order of custody until he has graduated from high school or supposed to graduate from his regularly-matriculated class, there may be some kind of child support issue. Also, if there is some kind of guardianship order of your son, that would need to be considered... View More
father lives with his parents and has temporary custody. He allowed his parents to take our child out of state without even talking to me about it before hand. when I clearly stated I was not in agreement with it, father acts like I have no say and he can do what he wants. What can I do about this?
answered on Apr 27, 2016
The answer to your question really depends on what you mean by "temporary custody". I am assuming that you and your child's father have joint legal custody, which would require that he notify you of the trip.
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