The question more so is whether the termination has been finalized. If that is the case, then it seems there would no longer be any legal prohibitions on you seeing the kids. Depending on what allegations substantiated termination of your rights, I suppose the father could be risking CPS... View More

By your description of what happened, it sounds like the woman you spoke with at court was the magistrate who was arraigning you - not your attorney. She would have had no duty to you other than to advise you of your rights, what you're charged with, the maximum possible penalties, and to... View More

Not easily; And I'm sorry to hear the circumstances, which must be hard to see as a loving grandmother.

Unless and until the mother's parental rights are suspended or terminated, you have no real leg to stand on. I take it from the tone of your question that you do not have a... View More

Is this for spousal support? Are payments to be made through the friend of the court? If so, you need to contact them for enforcement procedures. If not, you can file a motion with the family court to enforce the judgment. His attorney would have nothing to do with it as its standard for the... View More

Depending on a number of factors, they could either continue to "close" the case or file a petition, with or without a request to remove the child. In the short term, they will likely continue to insist on a home visit before "closing" the case, or use your resistance as... View More

It very much matters whether both names were on the deed. It also matters - moreso - whether this newly created trust was funded. That would mean a deed was signed by the now deceased spouse placing the home into the trust. Even with that, the surviving spouse could elect his or her spousal... View More

Your best course would be for whomever has custody of the child now to seek either third-party custody or a guardianship. The POA is a voluntary thing, and even with one in place, it would not prevent a parent from picking up the child whenever. Is there a CPS case pending? If so, all this would... View More

You can file a motion regarding parenting time, citing what you just stated here. Specifically, that he doesn't use his parenting time, shifting everything to his mother. I would help to get a copy of that police report from the state police incident.

If you don't already have a custody determination, you'll probably want to file for both. Just know that they are technically two separate legal determinations with separate standards. A parent can have nearly equal parenting time while the other parent has sole legal custody for example.

You are in a tough spot. Why didn't this come up during the pendency of the divorce? Presumptively, you signed or agreed as part of a hearing that everything was included and settled. As a legal matter, any remedy would be an uphill battle for you to establish. The old adage "possession... View More

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answered on Jun 27, 2024

This is a complex and concerning situation involving multiple legal issues. Here's an overview of some key points to consider and potential steps you might take:

1. Immigration Status:

- Without a valid visa or green card application in process, your immigration status is... View More

I think your daughter being 17, there are consent issues beyond joint legal custody. I don't think you'll fair well - with the judge or your daughter quite frankly - arguing that "hey, she really didn't need this", regardless of what she thinks or felt about her breast size.

You probably don't need a codicile for this as much as you do a change to your life insurance's beneficiary designation. Unless your beneficiary designation calls for your insurance to go to your estate, the insurance company will pay out whomever is listed on the beneficiary designation... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult situation regarding visitation and child safety concerns. Here's some general information that may be helpful, but please note this isn't legal advice:

1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of any incidents, CPS involvement, and lack... View More

I think he needs to think through this from the standpoint that the properties are likely part of the marital estate that would be divided through divorce. There are exceptions to that, but then he needs to consider whether 1) those exceptions apply, and 2) whether it's worth the cost to... View More

It sounds, likely, that your boyfriend's mom filed a petition for grandparents rights on her own behalf. Such petition would necessarily allege her relationship to the child through your boyfriend, which is likely why he would be named in it.

If that is not the case - e.g., she filed... View More

If you had a warrant, I'm unsure there is anything legally you can do about it as the police can execute it any time or place. Same thing could have happened if you were to appear in court on the CPS matter; they could have taken you into custody then.

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

Putting yourself on your parents' bank accounts can make it easier to manage their finances, but it does come with potential risks. If you are added as a joint account holder, you could be considered equally liable for any debts or legal issues associated with those accounts. This means that... View More

Are you selling the house through realtors? You should be in contact with your realtor. Ordinarily, yes, you would have access to the house until a date determined in the purchase agreement or at closing. But you cannot use "any means". Further, it will depend on what your court orders... View More

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answered on May 27, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss. The legality of a surviving spouse receiving Social Security benefits depends on several factors. Here's some general information, but please note that individual circumstances may vary:

1. Marriage duration: If your mother was married to her husband for... View More