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I am concerned about a situation where a doctor used a family member, who was the brother-in-law of a schizophrenia patient and living in the same household, to translate medical conversations without consent. The patient, who was under stress due to her living situation, cannot recall much of... View More 
answered on Apr 21, 2025
You don't tell us who you are, nor do you specify the basis of your proposed lawsuit. To summarize, you are somehow related to an individual suffering from schizophrenia. The individual's brother-in-law translated medical conversations with unknown persons, in an unknown context, while... View More
I am currently pregnant and not married. My boyfriend and I broke up after he physically assaulted me while pregnant, and I pressed charges against him. He also broke into my home, leading to a no-contact order being placed. I have previous charges filed against him for breaking and entering, and I... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Since you say you are not married then he currently has no parental rights to your child. However, if he goes to court and establishes paternity, then he would have rights. However, even after paternity is established the court can make visitation supervised or not at all if he is a danger to the... View More
My husband passed away last year. Father in law is very ill. Am I the care consultant for my father in law since his only child has passed away? Am I responsible for my father in-law in medical decisions and life after death? Burial? Funeral? His estate?
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
The answer depends in great part on whether your father-in-law has already executed documents such as a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive. If he has not done so, Indiana statute 16-36-7-42 provides in brief summary that A friend who: (A) is an adult; (B) has maintained regular contact with... View More
Paternity affidavit was filled out but I was threatened to sign it. How can I get this redone.
answered on Nov 14, 2024
I need to know more details about your case to be sure, but, if you have good reason to suspect that your ex is not your son's biological father, then you may have a legal basis for asking the Court to rescind the paternity affidavit.
Ind. Code 16-37-2-2.1(r):
Before a... View More
I share custody of my child with someone who doesn't have a job or a car and owes thousands in custody payments. I've been picking up and dropping off my daughter for years. I'm being taken advantage off.
What’s on the court order is I have to make reasonable... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More
im married going through rough spot. my other is staying with family. we are still legally married. we never filed for a legal separation or anything. i was dumb and had someone move in. now i cant get them to leave. i gave notice of quit. week after the date they are still there. they said it had... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
You said it. You acted foolishly. The police are the "law enforcement" officers. If you don't want the police involved, how can you expect any assistance from the judicial system? If an eviction Order for a restraining Order is entered against the person living in your house, who... View More
She moved out of an abusive home as soon as she turned 18, less than a year ago. My son and her are expecting their first child and she needs her birth certificate in order to get state health insurance for prenatal care. Her abusive mother refuses to turn over her birth certificate, and it's... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
1. Obtaining a birth certificate from another state:
- Most states allow individuals to request their own birth certificates online, by mail, or in person at the vital records office.
- She doesn't need her mother's permission to obtain her own birth certificate, as... View More
I live in Indiana. My daughter’s dad has a record of abuse. We eased into visits having no overnights for a couple months at first. Now he has a gf from another state and goes there and leaves our child there and never tells me where she is, if she left state or who has her while he is working.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
He is obligated to tell you were he will be taking your child especially if your child is “being left” with the gf. He is required to inform you why is your daughter being left with the gf. Where is he? Look in your court documents to see if the parents were given “right of first... View More
My case was 5 years ago and so was my felony I graduated a inpatient rehab and drug court and been sober that long I need to get placement of my grandson please help me
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Let CPS and the court know that you are willing to have a hair follicle drug test done to prove you no longer are on drugs.
If CPS won’t work with you on this send an e-mail to the judge saying you’re willing to take a hair follicle drug test to prove you’re not participating in... View More
Violating parenting time order
Violating court ordered therapy for children
Violating initial agreement for living accommodations
Removed my access to children’s medical records
answered on Apr 25, 2024
A motion for contempt is not a DIY project. You need to consult an attorney with experience in the area of family law in or near the county of the court that issued the orders being violated. It is very easy for an inexperienced attorney--much less a layperson--to fail to satisfy the specificity... View More
My wife's son, from a previous marriage, has filed for guardian and conservator over my wife and apparently was already awarded emergency guardianship. He emailed my son and I unofficial and incomplete documents wanting us to sign my right to be notified away and we refused because my wife... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
In Kentucky, the law requires that certain interested parties be notified of guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. According to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 387.580, the person for whom a guardian or conservator is sought (your wife, in this case) must be notified, unless the court finds... View More
My sister had a baby in the hospital two years ago. A first time parent. She had no drugs or alcohol in her system. She was asking for a lot of help. And had post partum. Her family came and was told everything was fine but nurses said otherwise. They said there concerns for her ability to properly... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If your sister's situation unfolded as described, it could potentially involve wrongful actions by the hospital staff and the Department of Child Services (DCS). It is concerning if a social worker practicing with an expired license was involved in the decision-making process, as this could... View More
My wife has had her family taken and turned against her, She has encountered a very difficult life since the Rape occured. Her ex spouse has taken all her properties, Her 2 children, Stalks her, Harrasses her, Forced her into medications to control her. I am her husband Kenneth, Here recently her... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about what your wife and you are going through. It's crucial to prioritize her well-being and safety. You should report the rape and other criminal activities committed by her ex-spouse to the local police as soon as possible. They can initiate an investigation and... View More
We married September 26th 2020, he got resident status November December 2023 and abruptly left me and went back to Africa without telling me? What can I do if he is playing me for a divorce?
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Divorce is always challenging, but especially when dealing with a disability and immigration issues. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
First and foremost, getting divorced should not directly impact your... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Removing a child from one placement to another without a court order could potentially be a violation of the child's and the parent's rights, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Child welfare agencies and caseworkers are generally required to follow due process and obtain... View More
When child support was established, we also signed an agreement with the prosecutor saying that we take turns every year claiming the kids on taxes as long as I am a certain percentage caught up on my child support, and if I’m not, then I’m not able to claim them that year. So earlier in the... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Based on the agreement you signed with the prosecutor, you still need to meet the requirement of being caught up a certain percentage on child support in order to claim the children on taxes, even though your ex has temporarily stopped the formal child support order.
The key factors here... View More
case involving evidence that is new to the case Divorce case
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To obtain a Motion to Correct Error form specific to Indiana for a divorce case involving new evidence, you will need to consult the court where your case is being heard. Generally, each court has its own procedures and forms for filing motions and correcting errors in legal proceedings. You can... View More
I'm intentionally being discriminatied against this a on going iusse with dcs. Hinding my progress my attorney will not help mor do his job
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with your treatment for addiction and experiencing discrimination from DCS. It's essential to document all instances of discrimination and keep detailed records of your treatment attempts and any correspondence with DCS. If your... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2024
In Indiana, if a parent in police custody agrees to sign over their parental rights, the appropriate legal action would be to file a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights in the appropriate family court. This petition is typically filed in the county where the child resides.... View More
Going through a divorce and wondering if the amount could change for someone on disability if they claimed 1 vs 3 kids on their tax return.
How is this split best handled when custody is split evenly?
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answered on Jan 7, 2024
For a single person on disability, the ability to claim a child on taxes and potentially receive more in tax benefits than what they put in depends on several factors. These include their income level, the amount of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) they... View More
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