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He is the father but left me alone during my pregnancy but we were occasionally communicating through email. He said he wouldn't shirk the responsibility in any way and he is doing just that.
answered on Jan 1, 2024
If you need help with child support, you can apply for help through heatmlth and human services. If you need help with custody, legal services may be able to help you.
My ex boyfriend have a restraining order on me with my children on it that he haves no rights to I need help getting my kids back home where they are safe
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Call legal services in your area. Sometimes they have grants that cover this stuff.
My mom left bruises on me after a harsh fight, I talked with the school about what happened and the school police officer but they dont consider it abuse. However because of her previous abuse she isn't supposed to hit or lay a hand on me or my siblings. So I left the house and have been... View More 
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You should contact DCFS and the police, tell them what you are doing and why. Dcfs has forms where your mother could sign guardianship over to another responsible adult until you are 18.
Can a child support order be entered against a person who is a 1099 worker?
answered on Nov 25, 2023
1099 employees are not exempt from child support. A child support order can be entered against them and fully enforced by the court.
The biological father was the respondent and a copy of the petition was found in his belongings after he died, so I believe he received notice. If the adoption goes through, are the biological father's parental rights terminated, or could it mean something less than that? For example, having... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Your question is difficult to answer because the first sentence you wrote is ambiguous. The biological father "being part of the case" could mean he is joining as a petitioner in the attempt to adopt the child, it could mean he is a respondent who has consented to the adoption, or it... View More
I have searched and most Malpractice lawyers I find are not specific to post decree marriage cases - can you point me in the proper direction?
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You're unlikely to find someone focusing on that precise area of practice. A lawyer who practices in the area of dissolution of marriage cases or general legal malpractice is your best bet. The former will be more familiar with whether malpractice occurred; the latter will be more familiar... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
Most banks do not allow 3rd party checks anymore. Use the $300,000 check to open up a checking account.
They will hold it for x days before
They will let you have it after that.
He’s filing for visitation rights. I have not denied him to see our son , I’ve tried to get him to come get him & he would tell me no. The only reason why I know there is a progress call is because I reached out to him about our son and that’s when he told me the court date. He told me on... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2023
A lawyer first needs to see the papers he has filed. Go to the courthouse and get them.
He's been a convicted felon on drug charges, multiple times. He's got a rap sheet of more than 30 domestic violence happenings, currently has an open case pending against him for driving with no license, no insurance, wrecked the vehicle trying to escape police WHILE on meth, was charged... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2023
Because all of that evidence probably has not been presented to a judge. It might be because he only exercises his time when he is sober and in a good mood.
No ERISA SPD Discovery . All lawyers and Judge Aware but disabled paying client . Then waive clients ERISA right fraud?
answered on Nov 4, 2023
Please elaborate. Is this in a divorce case? Client receiving Ssd or ssi? What are you alleging as fraud?
I am ordered to pay back pay of child support but lost my job in July and my unemployment was denied but recently got it appealed but I was so backed up in my bills for the last few months so I caught up as much as I can. I owe 4,200 in support and only have 2,800. My court date is on October 24th... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
I don't know what you can do at this point. It sounds like you have been representing yourself, already have been found in contempt and are awaiting sentencing. Under the facts presented here, there should not have been a contempt finding and there would be no sentencing hearing. So I am... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
Whether or not DCFS takes your kids depends on a number of factors, including the ages of your children, how long they were left alone, and whether or not they were in danger. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
on getting my child back what can i do in order to get this fraud behavior to stop
answered on Oct 1, 2023
Do you have a court order between you and the other parent that gives you custody or parenting time? Who is this person whose household she has joined? How old is this child? Have you filed a police report? There are a lot of issues here.
Me and my wife have never had a criminal offence. We have a squeaky clean record. We both received a misdemeanor domestic in Missouri. Do we need a lawyer if we both want this to disappear and not go on our record?
answered on Aug 2, 2023
It would be best to seek an attorney out in Missouri, preferably an attorney within the City or County were the charges were filed.
The persons mom told them since they are 18 they need to be emancipated before they can have legal rights over their medical appointments
answered on Jul 29, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It may have gotten overlooked in the Products Liability category (where it was originally posted), which is basically about injuries from dangerous/defective products. This could be closer to Family Law or Health... View More
My attorney obtained subpoenas for the sheriff’s and got a statement that supported my innocence. There was also video to support. However on the day of the hearing she went into another room with opposing counsel and came out telling me there was a warrant for me violating the order of... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Hello. I'm sorry to hear that all of that happened to you. Unfortunately, you did not actually include a question to answer. Try re-writing the question.
It's his house. Have post settlement agreement from 2013. It states joint custody which i realize is no longer a term. I'm thinking we will have to start from scratch. Need to know if I can remove them from the home before I sign the 2 year lease.
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Your Judgment for Dissolution should state who the residential parent is. If it is you, then you are free to move with the children.
My family is not a good one. I get yelled at everyday for the smallest things. My step mother shoved scissors in my FACE recently and started yelling. Saying how I should not talk back and I should be scared. She threatens to strangle her own baby but gets offended when you think she is actually... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2022
No minor can legally run away without getting into trouble. If things truly are as bad as you say, you should go to the police station to tell them what is going on and ask to be placed into foster care. There is a place for all children to go, which is the foster care system if being home is... View More
What can I do about this situation? I do not trust the mother to make the right decisions.
answered on Sep 7, 2022
First of all, I'm sorry you are dealing with this kind of problem. Not being able to trust your coparent to act in your child's best interests is upsetting, at best.
There is a lot of information we don't know about this situation. I would also encourage you to double-check... View More
My parents are seperated and for reasons I shall not discuss I would rather live with my dad. I dont know what needs to be done in order to move to a different state with him and have no idea how to find out due to my mom having an app on my phone that makes it so she can see everything on it. What... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2022
You'll have to talk to your father and encourage him to begin court proceedings to change parenting time (formerly known as custody) and for him to petition the court to allow you to leave the state with him. I know of no way for you to begin these proceedings on your own.
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