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What are some examples/reasons on sufficient grounds for a custody case to be moved from one county to another.
I had a previous cps case due to my drug addiction, I am two in a half years sober and fighting for custody in Spencer County while I live in Jefferson. Taylorsville (SC) is a small town, and my parents (have temporary custody) know everyone. Including the country attorney, cps workers, my... View More 
answered on Sep 8, 2020
Doubtful that you can have it moved. Doesn’t appear you have sufficient grounds to move it to another county.
We have joint custody with no set visitation schedule.
The father of my child threatened me with court everytime I try to leave him. I just want to know what rights he has over him if my child does not carry his last name but he’s listed as the father. He’s been no help in raising our child, so I just want to leave and not depend on him anymore.
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Until paternity is established by the court, he has no rights at all, regardless of last name or birth certificate.
She made up lies didn't have any proof of abuse nor neglect then terminated our rights to three children and lost 9 pregnancies due to being harassed by social services then had a baby boy last year and they took him from the hospital on false charges no proof he wasn't even twenty four... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2020
You may need to consult a civil rights attorney before you do anything else.
I live in Kentucky and my ex husband is attempting to get half custody of my 18 month old.
In February, due to past physical violence and life-threatening text messages, I got an EPO on him. When we went to court for the EPO, the judge decided on a 3 year DVO and opened up a child abuse... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2020
In KY, initially the presumption of time between parents is now 50/50. However, that presumption can be rebutted with evidence such as you describe in your narrative above. So, assuming those evidence is substantial and can be proven, it is unlikely that he will get anything close to half.
The case has been closed by CPS without ever going before a judge. The child currently resides with the biological father.
answered on Aug 31, 2020
She should probably Follow COS direction to hopefully avoid a case being opened.
answered on Aug 27, 2020
Nothing happens other than the loss of his income to the family and everyone else has to work harder to pick up the slack.
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Depends on whether the wanton endangerment had anything to do with the children.
I've looked online and I've been to the courthouses! If I get a lawyer can they help?
He needs help regarding getting emancipated via court order. His parents wont sign unless they go to court.
Does the biological parent have legal rights
answered on Aug 24, 2020
If the child has not been adopted, the non-biological parent has no rights but the biological parent retains all his or her rights to the child.
One of the children is under joint custody, and the report for one of the incidents has been substantiated by CPS (he admitted to hitting the other child - who is fully in our custody, not related to her ex - with a dog leash). The other records indicate abuse may still be present with the child... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
They are confidential records but are certainly the court should know about them (especially if the CPS case was before the same court). Idk why the lawyer would not submit them or make the court aware of them unless it is possibly a matter of strategy and timing. You should ask.
I have been going to court since January 2020 for full custody of my daughter. My wife and I have filed harassment/stalking compliant againist the mother and stepfather, they been denied for charges, but have sent letters telling them to stay away from us. but my attorney refuses to use it in court... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
If no charges were authorized, they are little to no value in your custody case.
My ex is fighting for 50/50 parenting even though he allowed his GF's son to sleep in bed with our daughter even though 2 days prior we were in court and it was a court order that she is never to sleep in bed with anyone at her dad's house, but he broke that court order which resulted in... View More
I just asked about return of custody and dad who filed for joint custody. — if he has history of being an absent father with substance abuse who has never had rights to him for my son’s 5 years of life, will a judge just give him joint custody without “investigating” first?
And is... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Dad probably would not be granted joint custody assuming the above facts are true. If CPS is supporting your motion for return, your chances go way up....but nothing is ever absolute in family law.
His great gparents have temp cust. Will I get sole custody back if my lawyer and cps are requesting so? Also, His dad filed for joint custody as well last min. But has never had rights or custody. Can he get joint custody in my cps custody case ? Or does custody first have to returned to me then he... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
You can file a motion for return of custody. Dad can also file a motion in the same action.
Since we got our verdict his ex filed a motion to change the week on week off to 2-2-3. It was denied just last month. Now she filed another motion to change it again just yesterday! Can we counter file to ask the judge to bar her from filing modification if there’s no significant change?... View More
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