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The fathers child lives with his parents and the whole situation is unsafe to me for the child to stay their and also 2 hrs away over night the whole weekend. Is their anything against that till at least she can talk and tell me what is going on. Especially she has slept with me since the day she... View More 
answered on Sep 10, 2020
Hello. No, there's no specific law that addresses how old a child has to be before it can spend the night with the other parent. Thank you for the question.
We were in a serious relationship during the beginning of me becoming pregnant however have since broken up. He has become manipulative & verbally abusive & I am considered to be a high-risk pregnancy. Can I have him not be involved at all in my pregnancy & prenatal care &... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2020
He does not have the right to bother you during your pregnancy. Contact him one last time and tell him if he bothers you again you will have him arrested. And then stop all contact. If he bothers you again call the police and have him arrested. When you go to the hospital and have the baby, do not... View More
My husband took his childs mother to court for joint custody in December 2019 he got joint everything but he is on child support aswell a accident happened in may where she cameto my(his wife)mother house to fight left the car in reverse while child was in it now she has a pending child... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
You have a lot of questions in this and have not provided much information. You need to get to a family law attorney immediately. Also just for a short answer, yes he can get in trouble for not paying child support when he is ordered to, even though he hasn’t seen him. And probably yes, you need... View More
Father has physical we share joint. I pay child support to him and im having issuses out if the wife,child isnt happy wanting to be home with mother. Mother works, own cars and stable living. Never on drugs or etc.....
answered on Sep 4, 2020
Hello. You can file for a modification. You should seek local counsel for advice. Thanks for your question.
The family That has them always said that they were fine financially I did not need any money from us. But now after 10 months the DHR’s Lawyer Is Requesting for us to pay child support..We don’t have a problem paying, but I don’t understand how they can ask for back pay all the 10 months... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2020
Hello. Yes, other people are feeding, housing, and clothing your children. You are still financially responsible and they can obtain child support from you and the father.
You can pay the minimum amount, but the interest will accumulate and you will owe much more than $3,000.00. Don't... View More
He has repeatedly disrespected my wishes as far as communications have gone during my pregnancy. I asked for texting only, strictly about the baby and in the 5 times he has contacted me in 9 months, it has always been about US and NEVER asking about the child. He trespassed onto my property after... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2020
In Alabama, a child born to an unwed mother is solely hers. She has full and complete custody. The father has no rights, if and until he is adjudicated the father in court. If he wants any rights he will have to file something. But right now, he has no rights and you can do just about anything you... View More
Out weekly. She gave me no child support or alimony even though I stayed home with the kids and didn't have a career. I got a little place of my own because I couldn't stay where my ex was. He moved out of state and sold the house. Can I get child support and alimony now that I have my... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
A lot of interesting things going on with your fact pattern. I would suggest that given the number of moving parts involved that you go ahead and set up a more individualized consult with an attorney rather than trust solely the bits of information gained in general responses here. I will say... View More
He absolutely does not want to go see her She abandoned him for 5 months then pops back up here and there saying we are going to court but he hasn’t left me in over a year now and She is currently out on bond for 2 counts of trafficking drugs, A stolen gun, and paraphernalia.
answered on Aug 28, 2020
Get to a lawyer immediately and get temp custody so he won’t have to go. With that kind of thing going on in her life, you will get it.
answered on Aug 24, 2020
No. This is the question I get asked the most because everyone thinks there is. They are allowed to testify in a court proceeding to tell the judge their desired wishes, but it is ultimately up to the judge and the best interest of the child. And unfortunately that sometimes goes against the... View More
After me raising my kids for 14 years my ex husband got remarried and completely brain washed my 2 oldest kids they took me to court and he got custody cause the were 14, my youngest never wanted to leave home. Now a year later one of my oldest and my youngest are coming back home. He wants to... View More
Several years ago, her father tricked her mother into signing over full custody. She is now 18 and has reached out to the mother and I and is wanting to move out of her father's house and move in with us. We are willing to take her in but her father keeps telling her that she cannot move out... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
If she’s 18 she can live where she wants to. They can’t charge her and no court is going to make her go home if she doesn’t want to.
To follow but of course he sees him maybe once a month and talks to him maybe once a month. Can I file for full custody or say he’s abandoned him and receive more child support?
I need to have a lawyer help issue a emergency custody because we are across state lines in Georgia from Alabama they need for us to do temporary custody, they say that our county in Ga won't work with centre Alabama on a family stay plan. This is a rush situation and need to have legal... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2020
I am not in Center but use the internet to google family law attorneys. You should be able to get something filed this morning without a problem.
with Macon County police due to his granddad (the home she is supposed to be) being a deputy sheriff. They always try to file harassment and the police are reluctant to help me...
answered on Aug 5, 2020
Call Lee county and report it. They will get in touch with the police In Arizona. Good luck!!
"The plaintiff (me) shall have custody of the parties’ minor child
and the defendant visitation at reasonable times and places as agreed upon by the parties." By this terminology I'm not sure if I have sole physical or legal custody? Also I allowed my daughter to go with... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2020
You have sole custody. Send him a text and tell him you are going to the police department within thirty minutes if he doesn’t respond. Then if he doesn’t, get to the police department and file for interference with custody. Get moving on this quickly if you want your daughter back!
a month. He only picks them up maybe once a month for only a few hrs. Has already had dhr called before. What can I do about it?
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Hello, 19 is the age when a child becomes an adult and can make that decision. Alabama has no age before that time at which a child can pick a parent. That said, as a child matures, he/she becomes better able to articulate to the judge why it is in her/his best interest to live with one parent... View More
My sister has had full custody of my children for 3 years. But she just recently filled for child support about a year ago. Will the back child support go back to the day she got my kids 3 years ago or does it go back to the day she filled the petition for child support 1 year ago?
answered on Jul 27, 2020
Hello. The judge will decide the date it starts. Thanks for your question.
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