I am not the defendant in this case. Shouldn't I be repaid for expenses incurred to comply?
You asked about this previously in this forum, and I answered. But again you have failed to supply critical information. If you have not been subpoenaed, you have no obligation to attend; if they want you they will have to pay you whatever expenses you demand. So, unless they ask nicely and pay... Read more »
Hes been absent for 5 years.
He’s been in and out of jail and is currently going to prison for 15 years for drugs. What can I do to get him to sign his rights over. My husband would like to adopt her.
Your husband would file to adopt and notice would need to be served on the child's biological father.
Both parents need to sign a temporary guardianship agreement designating you as the guardian for the child. Speak to a local family lawyer who can help you with this legal document.
We verbally discussed if sell he buys me out. I paid mortgage 16 years and 5 months after I left.
The house has a contract for sale. He didn't pay mortgage nov and dec hurting my credit. Can I refuse to sign deed unless he pays me half equity
To pursue a legal remedy you need to go back to your marital settlement agreement or final judgment. You either have to follow what the agreement says or go back to court if you cannot agree. If you have a legitimate claim you can file a lis pendens with the court. That will notify any buyers that... Read more »
You need to file a response to the motion and make sure that the court has your most up-to-date contact information so that you will be noticed if there is a hearing on her motion. Just because she said it in a motion doesn't make it true, but if the court thinks there's an emergency they... Read more »
I am filling out a "Notice of Related Cases" in relation to having my name legally changed. All I have on my record is a pair of civil traffic cases, but they are both closed cases. I verified they are closed through Duval County's CORE Website.
Do I still need to list those... Read more »
The Notice of Related Cases is for cases that are related. For example: if there is a child support case and a divorce case. Closed traffic cases are not related to a name change.
Good luck!
I am falsely accused of putting a parent in a nursing home.
I wasn't even PR when another family member did place a parent in the nursing home.
What can I do to avoid having to travel to PR?
You can consult with an attorney licensed to practice in Puerto Rico, obviously. He or she can tell you your options.
Father has brainwashed child stating she does not have to go back if she does not want to
Ask the judge to hold the father in contempt of court. It's not up to the child.
I am already on all his financial items. He lives with me , so the house is taken care of.
You can Google a power of attorney form. You will need to have your father's signature notarized. Look for a local lawyer that will help you with this. It should not be expensive and you will have peace of mind.
Look for a legal aid office or agency in your local community. You can also check with your local clerk of court for information.
My dad has 2 daughters from ex and 2 daughters from 1st marriage to my mom. Mom passed away 10yrs ago and he hasn’t remarried. He had a brain aneurysm and is on a wheelchair and can’t speak. He only says my name, aha & no. His other 2 daughters took him out of the nursing home we had him... Read more »
Isn't it obvious? You write that "he doesn’t have an appointed guardian. " So file an application to be appointed guardian.
Cop says its a civil matter you have to go to court. What do we do? No custody order & he’s on the birth certificate. I have marriage license showing we were married at D.O.B. Help plz
The cop is not correct but unfortunately, they will usually not assist in getting you the child and they tell you it is a family matter. You must go to family court to file a Motion for Pickup Order in order to get the child back. This is only if you are unmarried with the father.
If you... Read more »
No custody order , now he wants to get into his life and I say no. ( he is a drug addict & criminal) please help...
Was she married to you when she got pregnant? Probably not, because if so it is doubtful that he would have been able to be put on the birth certificate. So, assuming conception occurred when she was married to you, you are the "legal father" even if he is the biological father.
Does the father have to buy his own clothe for when my son is with him ?
Or I have to provide it.
If the timesharing is court ordered then dad is responsible for all of the child's needs during his time.
We recently took in our nephew and he has been with us for about 3 months now. His grandmother has custody and has given us permission to take him. He would like to make it more permanent but is afraid his grams will reject the idea. What should we do?
A 16 year old can express a preference but ultimately it is up to the court that granted grandma custody to approve the change. You may have an uphill battle if grandma opposes the change.
And demand him to leave with him. He verbally says thats his son and he can take him when he wants. He is on drugs and I want to protect my family. Im scared the police dont know the law or situation and let him take him.
If you can document his threats perhaps you can pursue an Injunction for Protection. It sounds like you should call the police (non-emergency line) and explain the situation.
How do I defend myself to the police verifying he is mine?
No police officer is going to show up at your house, look at a birth certificate and take a child.
You need to document his threats. Are they verbal? Written? Speak to the police in advance about your concerns. Where is mom in all of this?
We were and are married when the child was born. So can I legally change his name? These are my last ?’s THANK YOU SO MUCH!
His opportunity to challenge the paternity was when the child was born. Too much time has passed for him to raise it now. You are the legal father. You have financially supported the child since birth.
I am not an expert on name change but I believe that if you and mom petition together to... Read more »
I assumed I had no authority other than his “step dad”. Until I asked you earlier who the LEGAL father is. My wife and I were married when he was conceived and we still are today. He is trying to take him I need help(info) please
You are the legal father. If bio dad tries to take the child it is kidnapping. Call the police. He has no legal rights to the child. I don't know anything else that you can do proactively.
If the other guys on the B.C. How would I prove to anyone he’s mine? Thank you more than you know!
Have you had contact with the biological father over the past eight years? A stranger cannot simply show up with a birth certificate and take a child. Is something is happening now that you are concerned about?
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