Your current state is Virginia
Your case has an entire history that led to DFCS involvement and a safety plan. You need to speak to an attorney that can review all of the documents, evidence and hear your story before giving advice about a case in progress.
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She was working & living with a friend, her legal guardian which is her older sister. doesn’t want her back home because they had an argument about her 16 year old sister crushing on her older sister boyfriend ( Which isn’t true ) she’s just insecure because the younger sister is... Read more »
I would like to answer your question, but the way it is put does not compute. If the guardian put her out, it makes no sense that she would file run away charges to get her back. It may be that you do not know the whole story, but only your cousin's explanation. Since she is considered a... Read more »
if so what type of information should be brought to court proceedings to help keep minor child with legal guardian
If a Guardian has been appointed. The father will be well advised to work with their attorney to present evidence of a significant change in circumstances to support a proposed modification of the arrangement, along with supporting evidence significant enough to meet their burden to show that it is... Read more »
Wacky , vexatious litigator as opposing counsel. She filed an IAH on me without telling them I am self representing . She also failed to provide me evidence I requested in discovery prior to filing this injunction as she’s trying to deprive me my constitutional right to write as a noted author... Read more »
I can understand your frustration, but frankly nothing you provided sounds unusual. You do not have a constitutional right to publish information about a family law case. Family courts regularly seal records to prevent dissemination of sensitive information. This is explicitly allowed by the... Read more »
What do you mean by "rights over" the child? The right to discipline the child? Answer: No, because you are not the parent or guardian. The right to make decisions about the child's health, education or welfare, such as residence, school, doctor, have an operation? Answer: No,... Read more »
I want to cancel it without her permission. She is lying and being deceitful saying I signed my rights but the paper is temporary guardianship and I want my daughter back. I think she tried to file for child support when I already have an open case and seemed custodial parent in another state. What... Read more »
You do have the right to end the temporary guardianship and get your child back. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and help you plan the proper course of action to address the situation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
My daughter kicked her husband out of the home back in December due to violence I’m the sole care taker of my daughter and kids this man does not pay support or help with any thing these children he drinks and does drugs doesn’t have a home or job he calls her daily making threats he will have... Read more »
Until she divorces him, he has equal rights to the children. So he can come and take them, just as she can take them. It would be wise of her to consult with an attorney about her options to move forward with a divorce if that is the direction she wants to go in. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq.... Read more »
To me this read as we both have to agree & when agreed on a day to replace for one of the days already scheduled. It reads as follow.
" Father shall visit at mother's house Tuesday and Thursday from 4PM to 8PM Father's shall visit with his son from 9 AM to 6PM on... Read more »
If you can't agree, you need to ask the court to decide. As I read it, the "agree to agree" part applies after the child is ONE, not TWO.
My wife's ex husband has split custody with my wife and I, 7/7, and our residence is their primary. My wife's ex husband has allowed the children to sleep over at friends' houses, taken them to public places and exposed them to unnecessary risk that we (as a group) had previously... Read more »
Your custody attorney can file for ex Parte. However, the 1st circuit has already decided they will not interfere with joint or shared custody if one parent has a front line job. Their reception to risky behavior may be similar. Additionally for family law cases, the 21st JDC has already... Read more »
Father of minor child has filed with the court a petition to establish custody and parenting time as to minor child born out of wedlock. DNA has been confirmed that he is not the biological father. Minor child is 19 months old. Petitioner has established paternity, minor childs biological father... Read more »
It is not clear from your information what question you are asking. Once a petition has been filed, the court will hold a hearing to make determinations on paternity, custody, and support. You will have a right to appear and present evidence and testimony regarding the issues that you discussed.
Me and my ex were never legally married. There was never any legal custody arrangements made and although he does legally pay child support and signed an affidavit. His claim is that when my son turns twelve he can choose who he wants to live with. and then added he doesnt however want his daughter... Read more »
No it is not true. He can petition the court for custody at any time, however he has to prove that there has been a material change in circumstances that promotes the best interests of the child in order to change custody. He’s bluffing you.
6 months ago my sister was watching my son while I was at work. My son’s father arrived unannounced to pick him up (we didn’t have a custody agreement at that time). My sister didn’t know who was at the front door and grabbed my son from leaving. His dad called the cops and accused my sister... Read more »
The DA's decision not to prosecute your sister for a crime doesn't determine the outcome of the CPS case because the two agencies have different roles and different perspectives. To prove a crime, the DA's office would need to show that your sister acted with malicious intent or... Read more »
We've called the cops in the past and they didn't help in anyway. My family member is threatening to get us beaten up. We want to leave but we are afraid she will get in trouble for being a runaway. Is there anyway I can gain custody of her even though I'm a full time college student?
You could make a report to child protective services, or alternatively move for guardianship of your sister. You would have to establish in the guardianship proceedings that the parents are unsuitable to care for your sister. This is a high bar, but one that can be helped with a competant... Read more »
How do I now go about filing for custody of my children ..even though she will contest that
You likely failed to get service on her. You need to actually have her served with the refiled complaint. Request service through the clerk of courts via certified mail, and follow up with regular mail if that fails.
I am not married to the father of my child and As I understand the court system says I have to have someone to adopt my child; ie: boyfriend or husband. Why? I am willing and capable of taking full responsibility, I will establish a will with guardianship in case something happens to me and... Read more »
In Arkansas, you can adopt your own child. You don't need someone else to adopt the child for you or with you. Seems odd but you basically follow the adoption statute; i.e., you must be over 18, of sound mind, have no felonies on your record, be able to care for the child and a few others that... Read more »
To eventually purchase it...can i still reside on the property in a tiny house
Until they evict you.
I want to move 95 miles away but am being told I more than likely won't get granted that, so even if I do not get granted that I plan to move 75 miles away. My issue is will the court change the custody from 7/7 to every other weekend for the non custodial parent? Nothing has been set in... Read more »
You must comply with the state’s relocation statute.
My son graduated high school and will be visiting his dad for two weeks. If my son refuses to leave NC. What can I do as his custodial parent?
Since your son is only 17, I presume that he is going into his senior year of high school as opposed to starting college in September. So, lets play this out for you.
Under the terms of your divorce agreement, you are the primary custodial parent and your ex has parenting time with him.... Read more »
My daughter kicked her husband out of the home back in December due to violence I’m the sole care taker of my daughter and kids this man does not pay support or help with any thing these children he drinks and does drugs doesn’t have a home or job he calls her daily making threats he will have... Read more »
Yes. When the parties are married, they both have equal rights to the children. A divorce needs to be filed in order for a court to intervene in parenting time.
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Have 50/50 agreement with my ex. She has been exposed to several people testing positive and continues to take my son around them. Can I keep him for 14 days without being in contempt.
The Texas Supreme Court issued an order in March stating that parents should follow their possession schedules as if their children will still attending school. That being said, they have not issued a blanket order governing situations where one or both parents have COVID-19. Your best option is... Read more »
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