They want to terminate my parental rights because they say my home is unsafe for my children whom don’t live in the home only visits.
Rumors of domestic violence.
No. A CHIPS case doesn’t carry potential jail time.
I'm representing myself. We were given dates to choose from, they picked next week because it fit around her work schedule, I declined due to my work schedule and her lawyer then emailed me requesting my work name address and phone number to prove my work schedule.
The lawyer can request, but you do not have to provide. That said, unless it would impact your work relationship or jeopardize your job, it may be simplest to give the information. At minimum, you should provide alternative times that WILL work for you for mediation.
I am being deprived my due process
Additional information is needed. Due process is a broad area and the manner in which your rights are being violated is not clear from the facts at hand.
Tim Akpinar
I am a 31-year-old Christian, father, husband, and founder of Krew Cleaning services. I had17 "violations of harassment order" that coincidently got filed against the morning I was supposed to see my daughters the first time in 2 months (due to an ex parte custody that got approved based on her... Read more »
You are entitled to a hearing on the HRO/OFP. There are instructions in the paperwork that you were served about how to request a hearing. It will be her burden at the hearing to establish that you have been harassing her or that an act of domestic abuse occurred. The violations are criminal... Read more »
Paid support for 17 years. Child recently dropped out of highschool, and left mother's home to live in parts unknown in Minneapolis. (with boyfriend, assumably) How can we stop payments to the mother?
Minnesota law defines "child" for the purposes of support as "an individual under 18 years of age, an individual under age 20 who is still attending secondary school, or an individual who, by reason of physical or mental condition, is incapable of self-support."
You would need to bring a... Read more »
My husband goes back and forth telling me that he wants the nicest divorce and child custody but the next time it is brought up that he will drag out the divorce the longest and expensive way as possible. Is there a way to get it done fast and nicely as possible, when he is against getting advice... Read more »
"Fastest and nicest" is a pretty subjective goal. More importantly, fastest and nicest may not be "best"; rather it may simply be agreeing with everything that the other person wants. As a SAHM, you would potentially receive some level of spousal maintenance. In addition, you could ask that your... Read more »
They never asked for consent from the parent and did not notify the parent nor the Court. They just went and had elective surgery performed on the child within weeks of being granted ex parte temporary legal custody. The child is now severely psychologically abused and traumatized. After elective... Read more »
Legal custody carries with it the right to make medical decisions for the minor child. Of course, depending upon the circumstances, one might be able to argue that custody should be modified based upon physical or emotional endangerment to the child.
My 11 year old daughter doesn't want to go to her dads. Her father and I were NEVER married we live in MN He has no legal or physical custody and there also is no parenting time. He does pays child support now(going on 3yrs). For the last 8yrs I have let her go with him every other weekend(other... Read more »
You've indicated that the father has no legal or physical custody and no parenting time, but that he does pay child support. You haven't stated whether or not he has been adjudicate the father or whether the child support is court-ordered (which would require such an adjudication) or voluntary.... Read more »
I was initially served by alternate means other than publication an Affidavit of service by mail dated June 21 2018 is on file with the court the Court held a hearing on June 28th 2018 and I did not appear the court issued an order for protection dated June 28th 2018 by default
Speak with an attorney. If you were not properly served, you may be able to reopen the case.
The father of my child moved to Flordia at the beginning of June for personal wants with his girlfriend and their child. My daughter was seeing her father every other weekend Thursday through Monday and now he is asking for her to fly over to Flordia to spend the summer there. I told him I only... Read more »
There are so many other facts an attorney would need to know. I suggest you contact an attorney versed in Family Law to help you.
If there is no court Order, and he is the father of the children, each of you have the right to have the children and equally each of you can "take" the children anytime each of you wants, until there is a court Order designating what days each of you have. Is he harmful to the children or is there... Read more »
It’s only been 20 days. He enrolled her in school and hour and a half away from me and took her away from all her mental health supports.
How old is your daughter? He has no right to do what he did if you have full physical custody; however depending upon your daughter's age and the circumstances as to why she left, will impact on what the court will do in this situation. You should hire an experienced family law attorney to assist... Read more »
My niece and her youngest child were killed 4/2/18 And her 2 surviving children were taken from our care by the biological father of the younger child. They were taken to their "grandmothers " whom ny niece has told several authorities and family members she would never want her children to be... Read more »
Very, very sad for you. You should consider hiring an experienced family law attorney to help you. These type of proceeding are quite complicated and you will need expert help.
I don't have an attorney as of yet, but only have a week left to respond with my answer and counter. I'm freaking out because I have no idea which paperwork i need to fill out and send back right away...please help. I've filled out most of it already but do I have to have all of the confidential... Read more »
There is much more to be concerned about than just the time elements in a Divorce case. You should consider hiring a family law attorney to assist you.
She was laying in her bed when dog attacked
Most likely, but you need to talk with an attorney as soon as possible to go over the specific facts of the unfortunate attack.
The parents have several domestic assault convictions, one back in 2015 when the mother stabbed the father twice in front of the kids. The girls were give to myself and my husband to foster until the Mother completed rehab and counseling. The parents are fighting again, and I need to get the... Read more »
I would suggest you hire a family law attorney to help you.
There are two types of Custody-Legal and Physical and it depends upon what your Judgment and Decree says.
We have joint legal and physical custody. I have asked her for the reason why she has them in counseling and she will not provide any information. My children are under my insurance and I have not consented to them being treated for this non emergency medical treatment. Can she legally continue... Read more »
You may not wish to cancel any appointments until you first consult with the counselor to see if your children need counseling; however, unless your Divorce Decree provides otherwise, if you have joint Physical and Legal custody, your X should not enroll your children in counseling without your... Read more »
We amicably separated, and successfully co parent, everything is split 50/50. We have never filed any paperwork with the court.
This pertains to Minnesota law
Until a proceeding occurs, there are no real rules established as to the custody arrangement.
That would be difficult to prove. There are urine tests that can be used to determine if someone has previously consumed alcohol, even if they are not currently under the influence. The most common test is an ETG test. I am unaware whether these tests are available to general public or if they... Read more »
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