Ex has no parenting rights but I allow him to see his child. He is asking that I pay half of all flight tickets to make this happen and has threatened to take me to court if I don't pay
As I advise clients on a regular basis, you can take someone to court for just about anything. Getting the court to make you pay for half his travel costs is another matter. You are under no obligation to assist your ex with his travel expenses. If he cannot afford to pay for his own travel... Read more »
Unfortunately, you will have to locate her. You can use the internet to perform basic searches or utilize a skip trace service for more professional tracking.
Judge put on the court document under findings that “the court has concerns about the health and safety of the child in this case” Child who is almost 14 has endured abuse (physics, mental and emotional) by dads girlfriend for6 years. He then said that everything is based off what the child... Read more »
So unfortunately Arizona law requires proof of judicial bias from sources outside of the courtroom. It makes bias nearly impossible to prove. It might make more sense to appeal the merit of the ruling instead, particularly if the judge ignored the cumulative weight of the evidence. This will still... Read more »
There really is no advantage to concealing this. By statute, the family court cannot draw any negative inference from a valid medical marijuana card. If the opposing party alleges substance abuse, you may be ordered to test randomly for an extended period of time. The card may help preempt that.... Read more »
A girl experienced sexual abuse by her father as a baby. The mother of the baby found out but could not report or leave the father because she lacked evidence. With a long history of psychiatric issues the mother was afraid that her child would be taken from her and end up living with the father.... Read more »
Mandatory reporting requirements are meant to ensure the safety of the child or vulnerable adult who could be abused or neglected. According to the facts you have provided, the child no longer exists (because they are now an adult). Without a potential victim, I would argue the duty to report does... Read more »
The Father is showing up at my house without my knowledge at least 5 times can I file a restraining order
There are a couple of discrete questions here. It is unclear what you mean when you say the other parent hasn't followed the custody agreement. Depending on the nature of the violations, you may be able to file a petition to enforce. But if the other parent simply declined to exercise his... Read more »
The Father never followed the custody agreement wants to come around when it's convenient for him and without my knowledge, he filed a Police report saying I'm not following the parenting time agreement, I receive a summons to appear in court for custody interference charge, when this... Read more »
The first step is to separate the issues. You may not have any right to enforce the agreement if the other parent simply declined to exercise his parenting time. The remedy for that is usually modification (if it is substantial and continuing).
Instead of focusing on that, you will want to... Read more »
Before our custody and childcare battle ended, my ex-wife's lawyer withdrew. The court approved it because the lawyer had a valid cause; however, the judge did not disclose that cause in her ruling allowing him to withdraw. I believe he withdrew because my ex consistently lied during testimony... Read more »
Unfortunately you do not. Those communications are privileged.
The mother has already contacted the court for paternity, child support, and custody. I am unsure what steps I need to take to be ready to defend myself and get half custody of my son. DES has contacted me for my new address but thats all that has came of this so far with the courts being closed.... Read more »
The first practical step is to take advantage of a free consultation with a family lawyer. This isn't a sales pitch, it's just important for you to evaluate the whether she has "enough on you" to restrict your custody rights. It is unclear what you mean by contacted the court,... Read more »
This is our first child and the dad has been paying me $100 every month and sometimes extra if he has it. Neither of us want to go to court and just want to keep our agreement while we aren't living together. This is really stressful for us cause we don't know if the state will take any... Read more »
If you or the child receive state assistance, it may try to recover a portion of the funds from the father. Your agreement will not supersede the state's interest. If neither of you receive state assistance, it is unlikely DES will intervene unless one parent requests assistance to formally... Read more »
She charged me with domestic violence but I took it to court and won cause I wad the one beat up in the pictures and she didn't have marks and we have no court orders in place and im on my daughters birth certificate
No, this isn't kidnapping. Without enforceable orders in place, there really aren't many limitations on a parent's ability to travel with children. You should consult with a family law attorney to evaluate your options. The best course of action may be to file a petition to establish... Read more »
Primary residence was granted to my children's father in August of 2018. I was ordered to have parenting time with my children only every other weekend. I was in graduate school at the time of the divorce to try to better myself and make a new life for my children and I which I believe hurt me... Read more »
It has been over one year from the last Order so you can go back and ask for equal time if there have been substantial and continuing changed circumstances. Most attorneys have free initial consultations so that additional details can be discussed regarding this matter.
Can they legally withhold my access to health insurance? It is not during open enrollment so I can not leave their plan or join another without a letter from their insurance company, which I have offered to handle myself. Yet , they still refuse to provide me the name of the insurance or group... Read more »
Check with Legal Aid and see if they can refer you to an attorney for assistance. Turning 18 should be a qualifying event to open enrollment for you. I cannot believe Medicaid will not allow you to enroll if you provide details of your situation.
I believe he created a trust for my sister and I but we don't know anything about it. Is there a way to look up that info?
One thing you can do is look up the home address at the Maricopa County Assessor's Office. It will tell you if the home is in the potential Trust. Here's a link: https://www.mcassessor.maricopa.gov/
I am getting married soon for college housing and my mother is consenting. I am only 17. Will I get all legal rights?
No. You will need to file for emancipation. Emancipated minors have all adult rights with the exception of the right to vote.
Start saving now for your first divorce. Divorces are expensive.
Is this legal? Last year she told me she received $25,000 which she promptly bought her a Cadillac Escalade but just saw her 2019 W2 she was hiding and her backpay was actually more than $49,000 after paying her lawyer and Medicare deduction. She completely kept me in the dark, even though I was... Read more »
I am not an expert on SSDI and would highly recommend you consult with such an expert before considering any legal action. The back pay, when it was awarded, may have been classified as separate property. The Caddy, however, may be community property particularly if you are both on the title. I am... Read more »
No, they cannot make you get an abortion.
Yes they can keep you from seeing the irresponsible sperm donor.
Good luck. Teen pregnancy is a nightmare. You CAN go on and have a successful life, but everything is going to be 100 times more difficult. Your life will no longer be all... Read more »
My ex has full legal decision-making of my children my ex is also mentally abusing my children by alienated them against me I want to protect my children well beings by having a say so in their upbringing by taking them to counseling so they can have a healthy life not full of anger so is there... Read more »
Parents should not disparage one another or attempt to interfere in the relationship between the children and the other parent. It definitely happens, but it should not.
The only way to "protect your children" would be to petition the Court for a modification of child custody and... Read more »
I'm a 15 year old transgender and I want to take HRT, but my parents won't let me. Can my parents legally deny me access to Hormone Replacement Therapy? It is an urgent, serious, and time sensitive procedure, so is there any legal way I can get HRT without my parents consent?
Everything is urgent, serious, and time-sensitive when you are 15 years-old. Likely doubly so for a transgender teen. Your post is also somewhat confusing because the headline discusses mental illness and the body of the question discusses being transgender. My understanding is that individuals who... Read more »
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