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answered on Jan 13, 2022
Yes if her rights are terminated. You need an adoption lawyer.
If one parent is admitted to the hospital due to mental health/anxiety needs, will that have a negative affect on said parent? Will they appear unfit?
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Admission to treatment facility for mental health issue can be used by other parent to change custody.
Holidays. Now mom tested positive for drugs, CPS removed sister and other child. Mother was given choice if where they went. To an aunt, not the father with other sister. What recourse do we have to get custody if sister.
answered on Jan 9, 2022
Father needs to hire custody lawyer to get custody of both his kids.
I have custodial custody of all my children. Am I allowed to open a custody case here. Or do I have to go back south
Husband has taken the kids and car and now living at his moms. This leaves me and the oldest son who is not biologically his but has been raising since 2, he is now 9, with no vehicle. He said he won’t let me see the kids until I get a car. He makes more money than I do and we have always shared... View More 
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Find a cheaper place to live and leave. Hire a divorce lawyer and get a car.
My two sons where for full taken from their school/ stable environment in central la. They are enroll and attending school with perfect attendance as well several extra curricular activities. Their dad (whom hasn’t seen nor spoken to them in almost 3 yearrs ) showed up to their school and... View More
Ex step father tonight. My daughter has been in my care for last five years. The dad and me are split up but share 1 wk on 1 wk off as gaurdians. Did my ex step dad just kidnap my child? He told father was just taking her somewhere on christmas? And now has taken off. Help me im confused &... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2021
Call the Clerk of Court for the parish in which the tutorship was granted. The Descriptive List should be filed in that case.
Aunt with no children or assets of her own appointed.
When i went to court for this i had been unemployed for 6 months and they went by what i used to make so I'm ordered to pay almost 400 a month and i haven't gotten a job since then BC i was shot in a robbery and I'm left physically disabled idk wtd BC after i was ordered to pay my... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2021
You can hire an attorney to file for a reduction in child support.
He has never once helped me take care of her!! All of a sudden he filed for custody is not on the birth certificate and has filed in the baby wrong jurisdiction she’s never lived where he is filing! My hearing is Thursday I’m going to file these papers tomorrow
answered on Dec 8, 2021
You can file for a Continuance yourself and hire an attorney to file for an Exception to Jurisdiction in the incorrect jurisdiction and a Petition to Disavow in the correct jurisdiction.
Mom does NOT want new mistress to be able to pick up or drop off her child while he is with dad. They are fighting for custody now and going through divorce. Court did just order joint custody. Mom is very adament about not having her child with a stranger. Can she even say anything if child is... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2021
What does the existing order say, if anything, in regards to a spouse's significant other? If it is not addressed in the existing order and you want it addressed, then bring this issue back to the Court for discussion. That said, before you do this I would speak or consult with a family law... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2021
Are you asking if someone can file ex parte if the state is opening a CINC case at the same time?
answered on Nov 30, 2021
1) Get a job offer in writing,
2) Print a review of the new school,
3) Hire a custody lawyer to send the relocation notice, file a Motion and represent you in court.
I have a 6 month old with my ex (never married). I’ve contacted a lawyer and we have filed custody papers but its still going through the process. She lives with me and her dad sees her when he has time, maybe a day or two during the day each week. Can I take her to visit family for 3 days in a... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
You dont need his permission for a 3 day vacation. However, you should send him an itinerary: date of departure and return, flight number and airline, hotel needs and phone number for all vacations.
I am in a fight for custody with my 3 children's paternal grandparents. The have filed an emergency temporary custody order against me based on false allegations. After reaching out to multiple law firms in Iberia parish, and being told they could not help me due to conflict of interest, I... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
You can ask for a continuance if you or your attorney has a calendar conflict.
The children and I were visiting in Virginia when a CPS investigator called and held FaceTime interviews w/kids. Both states are one party consent. I decided to record it but did not ask her permission. 4mos later she closed the case against their father, who was the one being investigated for... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2021
This recording of your children could cause you to lose custody. If your kids have concerns, take them to a licensed counselor or psychologist who could testify.
answered on Nov 16, 2021
You need a custody lawyer. Keep a calendar of every request for a visit, every response, every successful visit and every declined visit. Also keep a calendar of every phone call with your child, every declined phone visit and every declined phone visit.
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