Your current state is Virginia
You are not required to do so. You can argue your case once you are in court. However, it is always beneficial to express our defenses to the Motion in an affidavit to be filed with the Court prior to the hearing so the Judge or Commissioner knows your position in advance of the hearing.It allows... Read more »
I'm 15 right now but I don't want to live with anyone.
Highly unlikely, no.
Yes. It is advisable that you get an attorney to make sure the proper paperwork is prepared.
She filed for custody and I sent back the questionnaire but divorce papers still have not been filed yet. I am in Oak Park Michigan. I have been married for 16 years and there are four minor children. My son lives with me. What is my next legal step? I already tried to get the case dismissed and... Read more »
The case will not be dismissed if she is actively pursuing it. Under what grounds would the court have authority to dismiss it? You could file for divorce since she apparently hasn't yet. That should be your next step.
My daughter Trinity, who is 7 years old now has been living with her aunt since she was 2 almost 3 years old. DSS came and got her and sent her to a temporary home until Trinity’s dads sister decided she was willing to go for guardianship in hopes we would get our lives together. Pretty much her... Read more »
No, you can not do this over the phone like ordering a pizza. You need an attorney for the same reason you need a mechanic when your car breaks down - because you have no idea how to do it yourself. Another consideration is, if you can not afford an attorney, how are you financially stable and... Read more »
My friend has a mentally abusive father. He screams at her for really small things for a long time now. He cusses and screams and it has taken a toll on my friends mental health. She has considered going to court with her mom to get out of custody from him but they’re scared to lose, or if they... Read more »
There is a procedure called the emancipation of a minor that would exclude her father from further duties/privileges in raising her. Sounds like she really needs to contact a Family Law Attorney that handles Child custody matters for a full consultation.
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How much will what cost? You haven’t said anything about the type of case it is.
I understand how my child is and how he acts and listens to me
If you are in the Bronx and the child is living in New York you will need an attorney in New York as soon as possible.
me and my boyfreind want to get an appartment i want to emancipate myself at 15 and a few months when ive been stuggeling with my mom for 3 years knew my bf for a year and months dont feel comfterable with my step dad i work and my boyfreind works when i was pregnant my mom put alot of stress and... Read more »
It is rare for a 15 year old to get emancipated. You do not say how old the bf is.
Have been "allowed" facetime visits only since March due to Covid. Been Sundays 1230 - 230 but kids started to just hang up with no explanation after 15mn to an hour. Told them next visit will be 2pm - 4pm Saturday inperson wherever they want. Replied we couldnt force them to go or stay????
Hire a lawyer to assist you with enforcing your custody rights. You may also want to consider getting a court order for family counseling to figure out why the children are resisting attending visitation.
sit down and come to a fair and agreeable parenting schedule, she filed a restraining order against me, essentially eliminating any contact with my son. The court date for the protective order is Oct. 8.
What options are available to have this bogus order lifted prior to the Oct. 8 court... Read more »
It is probably not possible to get it lifted before the hearing. You need to be prepared for the hearing and should get a lawyer to help you with this.
My babies dad has been arrested and sentenced about 4 times for breaking a no contact restraining order, which then was modified to peaceful contact for visitations after our dcf case was open. A week ago my mom made an incident report because she saw him outside my bedroom window. He did it again... Read more »
much more info needed.
it depends on a number of factors; his record, who the DA is and who the judge is etc.
this is a question that should be asked of his lawyer by him...........
if you are looking for him to do a lot of time, then maybe pose the question to the DA's office.
My daughters father had her get her GED about a year ago at age 17 instead of letting her finish high school. She moved in with me in April and turned 18 in June. My check is still being garnished to pay child support. What should or can I do?
Child support is payable until age 19. You can file a motion to modify support based on her change of residence. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
My court order states that I can have twice weekly Facetime visitations from June to November. However, I haven't had a second Facetime visitation for one week every month during the week that I visit my son in North Carolina. So, I have missed one Facetime visitation in June, July and August.... Read more »
Possibly. It depends on whose fault it is that you missed the scheduled visitation and if it is the father's fault, whether or not he has good cause for the failure to comply. Essentially, the only way for you to find out is for you to file a Motion to Show Cause. Best of luck.
My husband's mother sent him off to live with his extended family in KY when he was 14. He is now 30. We believe his mother signed a power of attorney granting her sister (my husband's aunt) the ability to make decisions related to her son, and guardianship was never officially... Read more »
No. The statute of limitations ran on that cause of action about 11 years ago.
My husband's mother sent him off to live with his extended family in KY when he was 14. He is now 30. We believe his mother signed a power of attorney granting her sister (my husband's aunt) the ability to make decisions related to her son, and guardianship was never officially... Read more »
Likely not after all this time, no.
My ex husband faked an at home paternity test when my daughter was 3. I never questioned it since it was a way to get him out of our lives. He's had no contact with my daughter since. Now my daughter is 13 and wants to know for sure that he is her father and to have him removed for her birth... Read more »
You are looking for advice on a very complicated matter that requires the assistance of counsel. I highly suggest you reach out to counsel in your county/city to discuss your options. Counsel can provide several mechanisms for locating him that you may not have at your disposal. And your case is... Read more »
Ex-husband has primary custody in a joint custody arrangement. He and the son live in Louisiana. She was to have sole custody before it was finalized. She let her son (5 or 6 at the time) spend a few months with Ex. He changed the papers and refused to bring son back because he didn't want to... Read more »
Winning a custody case like this is extremely difficult without an attorney. She needs to find one.
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I have tried contacting her multiple ways and she ignores all communication when I ask about our daughter ... we are still married just seperated and she filled for divorce 3 days after the baby was born in may but has not furthered the process, my two sons cry to see their sister almost... Read more »
You should hire a lawyer to assist you with moving the divorce forward and get your legal visitation rights started.
I am 16 my mom left me in the care of a relative without birth certificate or social security card and I have been out of school for a year and am currently living with a friend who is filing for guardianship and feel unsafe goin back to my mom. How long will this process take and can or will they... Read more »
If the Court finds the petitioner for guardianship to be suitable and in your best interest after first having the petitioner appointed temporarily usually there would then be a trial date for appointment of a permanent guardian for you until age 18. Sometimes the parent(s) assent to temporary or... Read more »
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