Father of minor child has filed with the court a petition to establish custody and parenting time as to minor child born out of wedlock. DNA has been confirmed that he is not the biological father. Minor child is 19 months old. Petitioner has established paternity, minor childs biological father... Read more »
It is not clear from your information what question you are asking. Once a petition has been filed, the court will hold a hearing to make determinations on paternity, custody, and support. You will have a right to appear and present evidence and testimony regarding the issues that you discussed.
They have a one year old and are currently expecting another child. What happens if she doesn't leave him?
Matters like this are largely left to the discretion of the judge, and are based on the somewhat ambiguous standard of the "best interests of the child." Because of the potential complexity, it would be highly advisable to sit down with an experienced family law attorney, and discuss the... Read more »
was early morning hours. mom went out to her car. me and baby left hotel. check out time came and moms 13 yr old daughter was still there bc mom never came back for her. so staff called police and cps. they find some hyperdermic needles in a trash can and ib profin 600mg, not even a control... Read more »
There are a ton of variables that come into play in a situation like this. You really need to sit down with a lawyer and discuss your case in more detail.
He doesn't show up for court so I don't know if he even knows that he's been ordered to pay me. I am trying to do this without a lawyer since it is so expensive and the money actually is owed to my daughter (for reimbursing tuition) and the legal fees would almost be as much as he... Read more »
You may be able to obtain this type of order from the court, but as you were advised by the judge, you'll need to do it properly, and you will need to be able to prove that your ex-husband was served. If your ex-husband has failed to comply with the provisions of prior orders, he could be held... Read more »
I'm trying to obtain a transcript or audio of these calls and have been informed Indiana law allows me to as they are public record.
In Florida all you have to do is ask in writing.
Myex filed a protection order as part of divorce dissolution. 14 pictures of sunburn entered as evidence. Have the texts stating I put sunscreen on the kids several times. Just want to show that to the judge. Also is sunburn really enough to keep an active father from his children for almost a... Read more »
If the text messages are communications between the parties to the case, you should be able to admit them with little trouble.
I have joint custody and am the noncustodial parent. Child support is all current no problems but the mother of my son is changing on her own the court ordered visitation time. She has withheld my son once now and will again. How do I get someone to enforce the court order we have so I get my... Read more »
Based on the information provided in your question you can file contempt on her via the courts.
However, the property is in both of our names. Infidelity on his part has caused me to research my potential options going forward and I would like to discuss my legal options. We have two innocent children involved in this mess as well. We live with his parents in one county (the same one we were... Read more »
The issues you raise are complex ones, and detailed answers would require a more in-depth review of your situation. It is possible, once a divorce is filed, to get through the process amicably and with little effect on the children. However, that largely depends on the respective postures of you... Read more »
Assuming you share custody with the other parent, you have a right to know about medical emergencies pertaining to your child. If the party is regularly withholding information from you, you can consider filing an action for contempt against them.
Generally, the answer is no. The exception would be where the is a TRUE emergency or the child's health or safety is at immediate risk. However, courts set the bar high on this and will generally look with skepticism at any party's attempts to withhold a child, so the situation needs to... Read more »
Based on the information provided in your question you can but you face contempt or interference with custody charges.
My son is 18 and my Florida ordered support has stopped. My ex-wife has filed for Adult Gardianship of my son. If I don’t contest this, how does it effect me?
Based on the information provided in your question he is an adult and you can not consent and object to it happening but it is a matter for the court to decide.
Order to pay tuition for 19 year old daughter but laid off due to Covid. Can I ask the court to pause?
Based on the information provided in your question you can file a motion with the court to request it and it will be up to the court to grant it or not.
Based on the information you provided in your question you can ask but it is his parenting time, unless you have a right of first refusal in your agreement.
I can’t afford an attorney, so I print off and file the contempt papers and fill them out myself. She has not been letting me have them on my court ordered parenting time and has been warned by the judge last time we were in court about it. I’ve tried to file twice and it hasn’t gone through... Read more »
Based on the information provided in your question you should request the clerk to do it and then drop a copy of it in the mail to her attorney
What is my next step because i only get to see my kid on birthdays and when she allows me to come
If you have an order for custody, then you are entitled to see your children when it says you can. If you do NOT have an order for custody, you should request one from the court immediately.
You should consider speaking with Indiana Legal Services (https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) or the Indianapolis Bar Pro Bono Program (https://www.indybar.org/). If you live in a county other than Marion, then contact your local court and see if they can provide you with information on local... Read more »
He was current until the end of December, then he changed jobs. He completely stopped paying and has only had one visitation since Thanksgiving. He’s over $3,300 behind.
Based on the information provided in your question, yes the State of Indiana does track and calculate the amount a non-custodial parent pays or does not pay in support.
Will they be taken my stimulus check
Based on the information provided in your question if you owe back support your stimulus check can be taken for that reason by the state.
Guardianship was established without (me the mother) or his father knowing and we gave no consent whatsoever.
It really depends on several factors, but generally, if the guardian contests the termination, you're probably looking at 3-6 months.
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