Your current state is Virginia
My daughter is almost 5.
Her father has not been involved besides about two weeks after child support was originally established. He spent a couple hours with her 3 times when she was 6 months old.
We had mediation at that time and we agreed to start out with a couple hours a few... Read more »
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Yes, the father can seek parenting time. If you are unable to come to an agreement or choose to dig your heels in a judge will ultimately make the decision. It very unlikely a judge will not grant some parenting time. The judge will weigh numerous factors to decide upon a plan. Reasonable... Read more »
Can the abuser dictate where the kids go?
answered on Jun 9, 2023
In all cases where children are involved, whether as victims or witnesses, the police would contact Child Protective Services (CPS). That agency is responsible for the investigation, removal, and possibly placement of children in abusive or neglectful situations.
If a parent is arrested... Read more »
Basically because of the pregnancy they stayed living together. But because of arguing & not being able to control other person . By then leaving to cool off & not let anything escalate,They had to basically leave the state ,to stay away from the person who is now trying to get a... Read more »
answered on Jun 9, 2023
She won't be able to railroad him once he has an attorney. In order to ensure the best possible outcome, he needs to need to consult with an attorney, at least in a limited role. Far too often, an individual leaves court disappointed because they weren’t properly prepared. A small investment... Read more »
Basically because of the pregnancy they stayed living together. But because of arguing & not being able to control other person . By then leaving to cool off & not let anything escalate,They had to basically leave the state ,to stay away from the person who is now trying to get a... Read more »
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answered on Jun 9, 2023
It is difficult to say whether or not the woman can retaliate against your sibling. The fact that she is filing for a restraining order and child support does not necessarily mean that she is retaliating. However, the fact that she is doing so after being served with eviction papers does raise some... Read more »
answered on Jun 8, 2023
There is not enough detail in your question to provide a specific answer. The first variable is whether the parents of the child(ren) are married to each other. If the parents are not married to each other, then the mother has sole custody of the child(ren) unless/until there is a court order... Read more »
his wife. My son and his wife were separated, and she said she would file for divorce. My son recently died, and his estranged wife took our grandson and said we would not see him again. While caring for him, we never received nor asked for support from his parents. He attended school the 2022-2023... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2023
A grandparent who has stood in the position of a parent to a minor child, in loco parentis in Latin, is an appropriate custodian for that child and can be awarded custody and/or visitation of the child. A grandparent is recognized as a "person with a legitimate interest" who can file for... Read more »
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answered on Jun 7, 2023
DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) typically has the authority to intervene and potentially remove a child from their legal guardians if they believe the child is in immediate danger or at risk of harm. However, without more specific information about the circumstances, it is... Read more »
CONSENT TEMPORARY ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR LEGITIMATION AND CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD
Does it have to go in front of the judge? Do I file a motion for this? If so, how?
answered on Jun 6, 2023
You can't withdraw from a temporary order. A temporary order is temporary. It is in place until the court can enter a final order. If there is something you want to amend on a final basis, you will need to convey that to the court at your trial or if you and the other party come to an... Read more »
answered on Jun 6, 2023
If you filed the petition and you had an attorney file it on your behalf, then please speak to your attorney and discuss this. If you filed it without an attorney, then please use the Justia Find a lawyer tab and search for family law/cusody/support lawyers in the parish the petition was... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2023
Although additional facts may dictate exactly what you can do, you need to serve the other party.
In order to ensure the best possible schedule, you need to consult with an attorney, at least in a limited role. Far too often, an individual leaves court disappointed because they weren’t... Read more »
NCP2 is father of the youngest. The mother has been on welfare continuously 3 years before the birth of NCP2 only child. Both NCPs have current child support orders in County1. When mother moves to county2, only NCP2 gets a default judgment without notice. county2 should have registered the... Read more »
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
If the mother has moved to County2, then the child support orders from County1 should have been registered in County2. If they were not registered, then County2 did not have jurisdiction to issue a new order. You should contact the clerk of the court in County1 to see if the orders were registered.... Read more »
I've been a housewife in California for 7 years of marriage, but my husband files his income tax jointly with me. We have a 6 year old son. I have had no job at all and live with my husband's income. He wants the divorce but he doesn't want to give me anything, he just wants me to... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2023
If you can’t afford a lawyer, but your spouse or the other parent can, you can ask the court to order them to pay for you to hire a lawyer. The court can order this in cases when one spouse or parent has more money than the other. You can make this request before you hire a lawyer. If you've... Read more »
I've been a housewife in California for 7 years of marriage, but my husband files his income tax jointly with me. We have a 6 year old son. I have had no job at all and live with my husband's income. He wants the divorce but he doesn't want to give me anything, he just wants me to... Read more »
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
The answer to your question depends on a few factors, including the specific terms of your divorce settlement and the laws of the state in which you live. In California, it is generally the responsibility of each spouse to pay for their own legal fees. However, there are some exceptions to this... Read more »
My daughter had the choice live here for free and go to school or get a job and pay rent. She decided to be on her own and lived with a family member for almost a year and worked a job. Recently moved to P.R. and is living with her father. Now, she is asking for the child support card and money,... Read more »
answered on Jun 2, 2023
Question 1: Is there a current child support order in place? If no, then you have no financial obligation at all. Legally child support can only be pursued by the parents so your child has no legal standing to request child support from you. Finally, if your child is 18 then she is emancipated and... Read more »
Everything has been out of CA. He now lives in WI. Our son is almost 15 years old. My ex- is only asking for 2 weeks of visitation per year, which I agreed to. This would make me the primary caregiver. We have written up terms and my ex won't sign anything. The kicker is he just bought my son... Read more »
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
If your ex-husband has moved out of state without your consent, he may have violated the terms of your custody agreement. This could potentially void his 50% custody, but it's important to consult with an attorney to get specific advice about your situation.
In California, the law... Read more »
Do I need to file for divorce first then full custody’s or vice versa? Can I do both at the same time? How much does it cost?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
In a typical divorce case where the spouses have children, the suit affecting the parent-child relationship (custody, etc.) is resolved in the same action at the same time as the issues involving the divorce and division of the spouse's marital estate.
In a situation where one spouse... Read more »
The first time filing, mother of three ( 1 stepdaughter). work is a difficult subject to discuss right now, but was working 5-10 hours per week in administrative work for my husband's business ( although he stopped paying me two weeks ago now ). Previous to that, was a clinical research... Read more »
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answered on May 31, 2023
Here are some of the preparations you need to make to file for a divorce in California:
*Gather your financial information. This includes your income, expenses, assets, and debts. You can use a divorce financial worksheet to help you organize this information.
*Gather your... Read more »
Can I take my child out of state, if a restraining order is on me from my soon to be ex wife? I haven’t seen my child in a couple of months.
answered on May 31, 2023
You may hire a lawyer in one state, even if you live in another. You really should since you appear to be subject to a restraining order which may be controlling over your parenting rights until you can get an order more specifically setting out those rights. The specific language of the... Read more »
I’ve been asked by the parent of a 14-year-old boy if he can stay with me for 9 months while his job requires him to be out of the country. The boy is best friends with my own son of the same age and he wants to stay in his familiar high school with his friends. But I want to be covered legally... Read more »
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answered on May 29, 2023
While I can provide general information, it's important to consult with a qualified legal professional for specific advice regarding your situation. In cases where a child is temporarily residing with someone who is not their legal parent or guardian, it can be beneficial to establish a legal... Read more »
We had a child custody order, and I maintain jursidiction in my state. She moved to PR with child. Based on my state, child support will end at 18. After it's completed, can she in turn file for child support in PR upon my child turning 18 as a new child support case?
answered on May 29, 2023
First off, she must reside in Puerto Rico with your child for a year, in order to demostrate residence. Once Puerto Rico is the state of residence, adulthood is achieved upon reaching 21. So long as you pay child support, you can present the case to the court or to ASUME (the Administration for... Read more »
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