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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the Constitution and legal procedures in the United States:
Filing a fraud on the court claim and a habeas corpus petition as a single document is generally not recommended, as these are separate legal actions with different purposes and requirements:
1. Fraud on the court:... View More 
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If you've received a default judgment against you for missing a hearing due to medical reasons, it's essential to act promptly. Start by gathering all relevant medical documentation that explains your absence. This should include dates, the nature of your medical issue, and notes from... View More
I have three children, but two are under my mom's care. After legal proceedings, they were placed in "voluntary foster care," which I was unaware of until it happened. I believe my mom may have some legal guardianship, though I don't fully understand it, and I haven't... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Even if your children are under your mother’s guardianship or in voluntary foster care, you still have legal rights as their parent—as long as your parental rights haven’t been terminated by a court. You have the right to be informed about their medical care, education, and general... View More
I have a formal court agreement with my co-parent stipulating that for the 2025 tax year, I am entitled to claim our child as a dependent. However, my co-parent has claimed the child on their 2025 tax return. When I tried to address this, they became defensive. I've also consulted a tax... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It’s frustrating when a co-parent goes against a formal court agreement, especially when it affects your taxes. Since you have a legal agreement that clearly states you are entitled to claim your child for the 2025 tax year, the IRS will honor that if proper documentation is submitted. You should... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
In Hawaii, as in many states, the use of video recordings without consent can be a complex legal issue. While laws can vary, generally speaking, recording someone without their consent in situations where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy may raise legal concerns.
Me and mother disagree on vaccines and share legal custody 50/50. She has full physical custody.
answered on Jun 16, 2023
You theoretically can ask the court that issued your custody order to give you the exclusive right to make the decision about vaccinations, or all non-emergency medical decisions, for your child.
But you will need to produce some pretty compelling medical evidence that your child has some... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
I need more information to understand the answer you seek. I suggest you retain an attorney, give the whole story, and discuss your options. For example: If the other parent is not returning the child on time, you can file a motion to enforce a court order.
If the other parent is not... View More
He has repeatedly refused to visit his son and goes months without talking to him on phone. My son asked him to terminate his rights a couple months ago so my partner could adopt him, but he refused & then stopped communicating for months. What can I do to terminate his rights?
How... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
This is a complex issue and no "one way" to go about accomplishing your goal. Also, I would need to get more information before determining what is the "best" way to proceed. I suggest you retain an attorney and discuss your options. I have seen biological fathers who have no... View More
With the father. His gf tells me he doesn’t want to talk or deal with me. I don’t know how we can be co parent if he doesnt want to talk to me? Could u help me
answered on Mar 8, 2019
Depending on whether you have a court order in place and what that order says, you can file a motion in court to enforce orders to allow you to communicate or change orders if the current orders are not working. If you do not have an order in place, you will need to file a petition to have the... View More
seeking separation from spouse. we would like for him to have full custody of our older son and me full custody of our younger son. Is that possible?
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes, this is possible, so long as the judge is willing to sign off on the order. You should consult with an attorney regarding the consequences of such an agreement.
Her mom committed adultry and is hardly ever home always out at the bars and with her boyfriend never did come home to sleep for over a month and only comes home to get ready and put on makeup and gone for the whole night and day after that sometimes several days
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You should consult with an attorney, but unless the mother poses a danger to the child, it's unlikely she would lose custody of the child. 50/50 custody is most common in the state. The adultry probably won't be relevant.
answered on Dec 10, 2017
I would suggest consulting with a Hawaii attorney, as Hawaii would have jurisdiction over the child if the child has lived in Hawaii for over six months.
Depending on if you and the mother are married, a divorce or paternity case would have to be initiated. If there's already a... View More
I'm a 16 year old boy living in the state of Hawaii and am a victim of mental and emotional abuse by my parents. My house is such a toxic environment where my dad smokes illegally and will sometimes threaten to harm me if I ever got in his way. My mom won't try to stop this behavior and... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2017
You cannot do that without their knowledge, consent or permission. Family services and the court system will not help with mental abuse.
non-custodial parent does not see children unless mother says yes. Total days seen in 2016=4. Father was unable to keep visitation schedule made by mother because of work schedule and children's school/sport schedule and children live 24.5 miles approximately a 2 hour drive to and from. Mother... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
The brief answer is that a non-custodial parent cannot relinquish/terminate their rights to their child, nor their child support obligation. The only two exceptions would be (1) the State (through Child Welfare Services/Department of Human Services) terminates the parent's rights to the child... View More
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