My daughter has her fathers last name. She’s 6 months old and he hasn’t been involved since she was around 3 weeks old. I went to the Probate court office in my city and they told me that me and him would have to both sign since he’s on her birth certificate but he won’t sign even though... Read more »
You can file a name change if you wish. He will have be notified and he chance to object.
Lies he told me prior to our marriage: He has 2 biological minor children (not by me) and he does not pay child support. He does not make the income he told me he made. His credit score is below 500 and he lied about that. Without my knowledge, he recently paid his personal bills with my credit... Read more »
Doubtful - most likely. In sum, you just married a liar. Very sorry. Seek counsel to confirm my response in light of your specific situation.
You can take the step to terminate the temporary guardianship. An attorney can help you with this process.
What are the parameters of informed decision for placing an infant for adoption in the state of Georgia?
ie. I was never informed that the P.A.C.A. did not have to be included in the finalization paperwork. Or that 60 days after the TPR paperwork was signed I could make an appeal to annul... Read more »
You should consult with an adoption attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with any options that you have (if any at this point). That would be the best place to start.
You have asked about this issue many times in different ways. Honestly? The best thing you can do to help yourself is to meet with a family law attorney. In that meeting, the attorney can ask you questions which will present your overall situation and allow the attorney to present an overall... Read more »
They may be able to if the guardianship paperwork does not make provisions for you to spend time with the child. Oftentimes, the guardianship gives the guardian full control over the child. It’s likely that you will have to file with the court to amend the guardianship to grant you parenting... Read more »
ie. I was never informed that the P.A.C.A. did not have to be included in the finalization paperwork. Or that 60 days after the TPR paperwork was signed I could make an appeal to annul the adoption even after the revocation period (If I’m not mistaking). What is considered coercion?
It would be wise for you to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. It’s difficult to provide you with guidance off of the information provided here.
We’ve been married since 1994. We have no children together but he does. I’m his 3rd wife. Can anyone stop me? He does get a retirement check an SS check total is $4840.00. The nursing home would take $2500. We set up a QIT account so he could use Medicaid. We have no savings at all.
Going by what you have provided it sounds like you could, but you may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and provide you guidance.
I am biological mom and kept contact since they had been taken and they have endure mental and physical abuse I report it but no help..she even says if I pay the 5000.00 to her she will sign them over and it's against the law. She kicked them out for eating food and she has done this many... Read more »
Quite a lot of things going on here. You probably ought to let DFCS know everything you know. They would pick up the case or not.
My bestfriend left his child's mother 3 months ago, and she's threatening him saying that if he doesn't act right in this next month, her and their daughter won't be a part of his life. He has a stable job as a store manager, spends time with his daughter, isn't abusive or... Read more »
Wow. That sounds like a tough position for your friend. If he is taking an active role in his child’s life, it is likely that the court will consider giving him parenting time reflective of his involvement.
There is a temporary order with each of us having 50/. Custody with one week on one week off. He is not allowing me to see my son because I recently lost my home and I'm having to stay in a hotel. This is a 3 star extended stay hotel and very safe. The parenting plan states that he cannot be... Read more »
It would be wise to have an attorney review the facts of the case in detail and present you with the options. If he is violating the parenting plan than he may be in contempt. If your parenting plan states no hotels except for vacation then you may be violating it. You should have an attorney... Read more »
We currently have 50/50 custody until we had to go for the final hearing. He has final say if an agreement can't be met.
The short answer is only the Judge can change the terms of the parenting plan. However, if there are concerns with the children being in an unsafe situation, the Court may excuse the other party’s failure to follow the parenting plan. It’s difficult to say without knowing the complete... Read more »
While doing some research on an Aggravated Stalking and Harassing Communications against her I ran across court records that show she filed a Petition for name change and instead of listing me as their natural father she put down "ex parte" as a defendant. I tried to e-file Objections but... Read more »
No you are not correct. The court is under no obligation to pay attention to a letter. You must file a verified pleading.
Court to give her custody back, when we go to court, what can we expect
I strongly suggest you speak with an attorney to discuss your options before going to court unrepresented. Especially if it is your goal to maintain guardianship of your grandchild.
How do I make this request being Pro Se?
This may not be possible. Zoom hearings are standard because of the pandemic. Judges are required to hold via zoom absent an emergency.
The Final order was 01/2020. The parent with primary physical custody has refused to follow the Parenting Plan and has not allowed the minor child to visit the non custodial parent.
Yes, both can be filed at the same time.
I filed for child support but the they were unable to find him as well, so the case was closed. How do I apply for their passports when they require both parents present?
You can apply to a court for sole legal custody in order to get the passports.
Monday, and every weds after school until the following morning. My ex spouse has kept the children from me since 8Aug2019. She even went as far as changing both her phone # and that of the kids. The last time I followed the order, and went to pick the kids up, I was arrested for criminal trespass.... Read more »
You need to file a contempt of the current order as soon as possible. The court can even award make up time for the visitation that you have missed.
He has had a previous DV arrest in the past. If i tell him i am leaving the home with my child before i file a divorce - what can i do to make sure he does not retaliate - if he is verbally abusive not physically. I have proof of his past arrest though his record was expunged. Also proof he made a... Read more »
Wow! There is quite a bit going on. You may be able to get a protective order if you believe he is a threat to you but the court usually looks for recent acts, in addition to past acts of violence. So it would depend on how far out the last instances of abuse were. The protective order would have... Read more »
Unfortunately, you have not provided near enough information or context for us to provide a specific response. Generally, a child is a child until the age of 18. Until the child reached the age of eighteen OR is otherwise emancipated, he or she should be living with the parents or another person... Read more »
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