Your current state is Virginia
If your child is 18, then they wouldn't legally be considered a "runaway" as defined by Tennessee law dealing with delinquent or unruly children.
Of course you CAN call the police and file a missing persons report in order to try to find out if they are at least alive and safe.
My name is Albert Webber, I have 2 children with my ex wife that are physically and mentally abused on a daily basis.
My 12 year old son has failed the 3rd grade and is in the process of failing the 6th grade. My children live with their mother and her boyfriend, Judge Rodgers had informed... Read more »
You need to contact a family law attorney to file a Petition for custody on the basis of dependency and neglect. You may also want to contact the Department of Children's Services and file a report.
What is the process for the color of law claim
more info needed.
is this a family law issue or criminal? arrest under color of authority?
if criminal, the court appoints a public defender for those charged with a crime.
Limiting my answer to your specific question, you probably will not get the journals admitted for the judge to read. You can testify to the events in the journals, and have the journals with you while testifying to refresh your memory, but I doubt the court is going to admit the journals... Read more »
Daughters are 18 and 19 they live in PR and want to come live with dad in the US. Divorce stated mother has full Custody and mother gets support since they were 8, and 9. Would they be able to move without legal issues?
Probably not. Apparently 21 is the age of majority in Puerto Rico. Assuming the divorce was in Puerto Rico, the mother would probably have to apply to the Puerto Rican court to modify custody.
I doubt that you have grounds for an appeal. If one spouse wants a divorce, he or she can get it. The only issues really are such things as division of property, spousal support, child custody and child support.
My wife has mental health issues, multiple attempted suicides, and been court ordered to stay at mental health facilities. She is diagnosed with manic bipolar. She is now making claims to me that she is going to say I have raped people and that I abused her physically and mentally. I have video of... Read more »
Nobody can guarantee an outcome one way or another if the court is forced to make a decision regarding your children. However, If you can back up your claim with hard evidence the likelihood of a court awarding sole custody to a person with mental health issues is unlikely. In these situations it... Read more »
He is angry and even though he wants to divorce, he won't sign anything. We've been married two weeks
Sorry, you can't do a summary dissolution without his participation but you can try for a default judgment.
actually married to settle custody, support and visitation? In the past I was told i had to divorce because of "common law". Now that ity isn't a thing what should i do for support and visitation?
Hello. Unmarried persons typically file in CS or JU court for paternity, custody, and child support. Many times because of financial reasons, they go through DHR first and let DHR handle the child support issues. Consulting with an attorney in your local area is not a bad idea. Best of luck!
I made the mistake of paying my ex in cash for child support. I do have bank statements that show the exact amounts I withdrew and each time and I also have his mother who is willing to testify that I did pay him. (He lives with her and majority of the money went to her for bills.) Will the judge... Read more »
Hello. This is really more of an evidence question, subject to the rules of evidence when it is offered at the hearing. Evidence questions and proof of your case is best discussed with your attorney. Best of luck!
Court order for child support bc at the time of divorce they lived with him. Motion to modify?? Where should I start
You should file a motion to modify and a motion to enforce. Both forms are available online at the maine judicial website under court forms or you can pick up the paper forms at any courthouse. You should do this immediately as the child support will only go as far back as when you serve your ex... Read more »
My ex and I go through the courts to modify child support. If my ex receives a raise (5k a year) But doesn't tell me until a year later, do the courts go back for retropay?
Hello. It depends. The judge has discretion about those matters and may take into account various actions by the parties. However, neither of you are obligated to disclose your income to the other, unless you are in litigation. Best of luck!
An 18 year old is legally an adult. He/she can pretty much do what they want (legally).
My step mom stays high all day too on any kind of pill she can get and does meth sometimes with her friend while me and my brother babysit her friends kid. My dad has hit me multiple times, he cussed me out and tells me he hates me all the
Time. My step mom is either passed out high or when... Read more »
Sorry to hear you are in such a bad situation. You are doing the correct thing and are entitled to a safe and secure home, free from substance abuse and violence. Things you can do:
1) report the activity to your school counselor and resource office.
2) call the Department of... Read more »
I have notice many father in the USA are suffering due to Asume lack of professionalism. Many have try resolving this issues of child support payments/arrears etc., with no success and have suffered for it, losing homes, jobs, etc...because they cant keep up with payments and payment that excess... Read more »
This is for the Puerto Rico section not NY. You can also try civil rights attorneys
My ex has restraining order and now asking for child custody.
1. I didn't make many police report but he has been physically abusive / verbally and emotionally
2. he's not a permanent resident
3. he works for cash and if he does get the daughter I am afraid he would... Read more »
more info needed.
i should be on DUI and PI
you would explain these concerns to the court with the info you have.
most courts have attorneys, paralegals or clerks available to answer questions.
go to the courthouse involved and inquire,
maybe google legal aid
She is now denying me DNA testing because I only want a relationship with my newborn an not her.
The mother can only do this if you allow it. Simply go hire an attorney and force her to comply with DNA testing. Of course, if the child is yours this will put you on the hook for likely at least 18 years of child support along with the grief and expense of fighting with her over visitation or... Read more »
I'm in Forsyth County and this ongoing issue and the sherriffs dept not enforcing our parenting plan, has led to severe damage to our child, alienation from me, emotional, psychological and more legal and financial strain and abuse (control) due to me filing contempt. He suesxme for custody. Now I... Read more »
Whether an officer elects to file a charge for criminal interference with custody is unfortunately a case by case decision. Another option that you have is to file a warrant application for the interference, which will put that decision before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause... Read more »
He has never been active in childs life, and does not want to be. There was a positive paternity test from dfcs, but he never acknowledged it. How can we get his rights signed over so my partner can eventually adopt my child? Never married, no child support involved.
You will likely need to be moving forward with the step-parent adoption process for a judge to sign off on the voluntary termination of rights. Most judges will not sign off on the voluntary termination without a substitute parent to step in. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your... Read more »
Nobody doesnt know where he is and didnt pick our son the last time it was his weekend
Based on your question you need to document this for your records and if you are concerned for your child's safety or it is not in his/her best interest to visit with parent at this time you can withhold visitation. This does come with ramifications but you may have some reasons to support your... Read more »
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