Your current state is Virginia
He had not seen her for 4 months prior to this text message, and has seen her three time since. He has brought us all her belongings from his home. I have not heard form his attorney after asking several times, and the attorney that previously represented me is waiting for the other party to act.... Read more »
You need to go back to your attorney - you have no idea what you are doing.
Can I still file without her signing, and if so what happens next?
You can file for divorce and she will have 20 days to file an answer. You may want to consult with legal counsel. If she refuses to co-operate you can still get divorced. You will have to properly serve her with the petition and a summons.
I live in KY. She is always telling him that if I don't do such n such I won't be able to see him, lying about me to him. Ect.
I'm wondering if that would be considered emotional or verbal child abuse
You could have your husband file a motion in their divorce case for an order prohibiting her and anyone else, from making disparaging remarks about you.
I live in a small town and i feel that it will be detrimental to my childs wellbeing if all of the facts of his child custody/visitation hearing are heard in open court
Without more details about your case it is difficult to answer. Your county may have rules that allow it, and things may vary greatly based on the Judge assigned.
It is best to consult an attorney who can help you maneuver through your case in a way that will keep your child’s best... Read more »
There’s a section about estranging child from , making disparaging remarks, or make derogatory statements about existing significant other .
Your question does not give enough information for an answer. We have no idea of the age or sex of the child nor who the adults are. As to the "section" you refer to, it has nothing to do with sleeping arrangements.
What can i do i cant afford a lawyer
You will need a lawyer to sue for contempt. If you cannot afford one, then your best bet will be to try to contact a legal aid organization.
I allowed my son to live with is father because he his in danger to his sister, step father and myself, so we went to court and i allowed the father to take primary custody of my son. My husband is inlisting in the army. My son is going back an forward between his father and i and his behavior is... Read more »
It is possible; however, I would encourage you to reach out to a lawyer familiar with family law, so that he or she can talk more with you about your case, and so you can determine whether there will be any ramifications from going that route, especially with the father enlisting.
It really depends on what the temporary order says. Typically, there are no travel restrictions unless specifically stated in the order.
I am planning to move in with my best friend I've known for years, and her parents are completely okay with it as long as they don't get into any legal trouble. I don't feel comfortable living here at all and I have no relationship whatsoever with anybody in this household. When i decided to tell... Read more »
You are still unemancipated, so you cannot move out. But, a minor child may be allowed to petition a court for emancipation to free the minor child from the control of parents and allow the minor to live on his/her own or under the control of others
I'm asking if them and their lawyer get to go before the judge and plead their side the day the order is brought to the judge
You must give the opposing party some notice (usually a couple of hours is the standard) prior to presenting the Judge with an Ex Parte emergency order. Even though I have shown up for my client in these situations, there is no statutory requirement that the Judge must listen to argument. There... Read more »
We are caring for our two grandsons who are 11 and 5. The 5 yr old is severely disabled as he is deaf, has cerebral palsy, is on the autism spectrum,is not potty trained, has Klinefelters and a few other diagnoses. Mom is in a sober living home and dad has moved to California. The only support we... Read more »
First you need a custody Judgment. Then you can seek support from both parents.
Father filed for legitimacy and custody and visitation of child
If parents were never married there cannot be a divorce, therefore nothing should state “divorce.” It is best to consult an attorney who can review your case files and provide legal counsel about the specifics of your case.
We are glad to assist you.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770)... Read more »
If a 14 year old minor has a baby, who has custody of the baby? Can the minor’s parents stop the father of the baby from seeing the baby if the minor disagrees and wants the father to see baby?
Call the Florida Department of Children & Families to help you sort this out.
No. In fact, you will be in contempt of court, if he has custody and you keep her at your house without permission. She is old enough to pick who she wants to live with so you need to consult with an attorney about filing a modification.
He has been in ohio for 8 months and his spouse is abusive and unfit to care for her
Since both parties and the child have resided in Ohio for 8 months, Illinois does not have jurisdiction over the child. An Ohio attorney should be consulted.
her mom and dad are in a custody battle and her father is upset that she doesn't want to be with him anymore so he wants to punish her by sending her to jail can he do that? without good reasoning?
If she is deemed "unruly" and fails to follow the court-ordered custody, she could go to juvenile detention.
I am now married and bought a house and flexible work schedule as of February 2018,i am Afraid my sons dad will not let my son live with me, he thinks I abandoned him when I see him every other weekend and provide for him too
Don’t leave it up to the Dad to decide whether you can see your child. File a request for order with the court and try to work something out with the Dad at the pre hearing mediation.
I have been the sole provider for my almost two year old for her whole life. I recently got summoned to court because her dad wants custody and child support. He has a lawyer but I can not afford one. I asked the judge for a 30 day continuance to obtain a lawyer but most of them are $3000.
Strictly speaking, no. Practically speaking, yes. You can build a house without a carpenter, a plumber or an electrician, but how good a house will it be? Similarly, you can present your own case before the judge, but how good a case will it be? Borrow the money from friends and relatives if you... Read more »
due to my current mental health. My daughter is in Colorado and I am in Georgia. How would I need to go about this?
This is not an easy answer. The father will have to be notified and given a chance to object. You need to consult with an attorney about your options.
Now there is a non jury one hour trial to determine paternity and related relief. What does this mean?
This means that the petition filed by the man is going before the judge to be heard. You should be prepared with your own evidence with regard to the case. I would recommend retaining the services of an attorney if you are not comfortable with representing yourself in court.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
