I signed over custody to grandparents 2 years ago , ending a 2 year cps case where i couldn't stay clean. I have continued to call everyday and see them atleast 1 to 2 times a week. Im the only one doing the 1 hour round trip. I have to fight for everything, as far as their medical info and... Read more »
answered on Mar 31, 2023
You still have full parental rights, albeit subject to any orders the court may have entered.
answered on Mar 27, 2023
You are on equal footing with the parents by most likely they will not regain custody.
My child’s father is saying this to me so I do not leave or relationship to scare me . Is it true?
I’m worried my child’s father is gonna try everything possible to get joint custody now that DNA has come back can he do that if she doesn’t have her own room at his house? He has one older daughter, and two younger boys, and only has a 2 Bedroom place
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Possibly. The trend in the law these days is joint custody to both parents unless there is a compelling reason otherwise. He may have to provide her with her own room , but if that is the only obstacle it could be overcome fairly easily.
My social worker has been apart of 3 of my kids dad's family all 3 of his sisters had the same worker I do.
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Have your lawyer file a motion to remove the social worker for a conflict of interest.
I am dealing with this worker who has done wrong and no one will let me tell my side of what really happen and it’s unfair fight and case I am trying to file for custody and I need a good lawyer that can help me fight back her a fair fight against them and get my kids back I never been accused of... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society for names and numbers of lawyers who may be able to help you.
We had split up and he didn't go to rehab like she had asked so we broke up and me and my children moved
My ex boyfriend (we were never married) has taken our child and won't let her come home. There is no custody order in place. Paternity was presumed in child support court. Is he allowed to do what he's doing? I thought if parents are unmarried, even if paternity is established, that... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
No. If paternity has been established, you both have joint (not sole) custody by operation of law. You will need to file a motion in the paternity case or a new custody scion to establish a parenting schedule
I've had him since he was 3 weeks old, the mother has NO contact, and he see's his biological father on weekends. BUT, the bio dad has not established paternity with the state, and only the mother is listed as a parent on his birth certificate. Would I be able to adopt him with the father... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
Most likely not with the father in the picture. You can certainly try….but it may be more difficult depending on dads involvement or lack thereof.
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Most likely not, depending on the terms of your paternity agreement.
answered on Feb 26, 2023
File a motion for return in the case in which your custody was taken ir lost.
We have joint custody but lives with the mother and my boys live with me.I believe she's being abused by the BF. Can I get a EPO for her? It's a court order that boys live with me and our daughter lives with her.
answered on Feb 26, 2023
You might be able to but without concrete proof the better move might be to report it to CPS and let them investigate first.
Have had sole permanent custody for 7 years.
answered on Feb 24, 2023
No. Although they will have to be served with the adoption papers, you can obtain an adoption without their consent.
Kids in question are 16,14 & 13
answered on Feb 23, 2023
Hello,
If you already have an open custody case, you will need to file a motion requesting the Court to enter an order prohibiting the kids from moving out of state.
If you do not have a custody action open, you will also need to file a petition, then the above mentioned motion... Read more »
But actually staying in a different county when she has her visitation week
answered on Feb 20, 2023
Hire a private investigator to surveil her movements and where he stays during her visitation week.
It is not court ordered it is on a prevention plan..is my best option to comply so i dont lose my children
I have had her since she was 2 months old. They come take her for a day or two when they get mad. I'm scared to let her go back now they are getting worst and on drugs bad. They stay awake days at a time
answered on Feb 1, 2023
File a petition for custody in the circuit court in your county.
My baby’s father has been inconsistent since I got pregnant, we were never together. He was charged with possession of Marijuana and intent to sell 6 months ago in Indiana (we live in Louisville, KY) and is on probation, he is also unemployed and we suspect he is still selling. He has seen her 5... Read more »
answered on Jan 28, 2023
Yes. He could still get visitation. I would do nothing snd make him take you to court. Then you can impeach him with all the drug convictions snd ammo you have.
Is it legal for them to try to take a child whose about to be adopted by someone else?
My ex and I have joint custody over our child, and recently my ex has said that while our child is in their custody they will not buy medicine for our child when they are sick, nor take them to the doctor when sick. Would this be considered medical neglect and would I be able to get sole custody or... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Yes, she could. But it is also likely you will be awarded the sole power to make healthcare decisions for your child.
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