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My mom is verbally abuses me everyday and sometimes physically hits me with her cane. I want to move out as soon as possible I can’t wait until I’m 18. I already have a family member who will let me move in with them . I have already talked my mom about letting me move out and why she made it... View More 
answered on Jul 6, 2020
"Emancipated" is different than a minor going to live under another adult's care. In most cases to be emancipated a minor must be fully independent and prove that they can financially and otherwise care for themselves. It would be unusual for a 15 year old to meet the standards... View More
My ex wife and I have a signed Judgment of Absolute Divorce and now she treating to take down for child support and maybe full custody. We have a ordered of joint legal custody now and the original question with other orders in affect. I just want to know if she can file to change anything 2yrs... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
The visitation schedule, child support, and legal custody can all be modified at any time upon one party filing a motion and supporting the change with evidence of a material change in circumstances from when the last court order was entered. If there was never a determination of the amount of... View More
We both have custody rite now we have equal time with them every week
answered on Jun 24, 2020
Yes. Until there is an agreement or order issued, there is no legal restriction on either parent taking the children out of state for a vacation, trip or other temporary visit. However, if there is an active case pending, you cannot relocate the children's residence and then try to switch... View More
My mother has named me as her PR in her will. She has been deemed unable to make monetary decisions. We must sell her home to pay for assisted living but can't without a POA. We'd like to avoid the costs and time of applying for Guardianship. Will being her PR allow us to handle her... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
NO. First of all, you are not her PR until a court appoints you to act as PR--which can only happen after your mother dies and you file the will to open her estate. A person named or nominated to act as PR in a will has no authority to do anything before the person dies. The PR only acts for the... View More
My Husband and I recently separated, in which i took both my sons ages 3 and 7 with me. We have a child support agreement of which he pays to me. He recently took my sons for visitation and will not return my 3 year old to me. I have contacted a police officer but he stated there was no custody... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
Yes, you will have to obtain a custody order. I recommend you file a complaint for custody immediately to avoid him establishing a routine with your son.
My ex moved from is mom's house in Nov 2019, during is weekend with our 6 yr old daughter. Mom's address is on record in the court order. I found out he moved for my daughter (I had to buy her a phone because he was never home when I called to speak to her). I asked him about it and he... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
First check the court order. Does it require that parents provide each other their address? If it does, you can file contempt.
Regardless of that step, you can file in court to modify the custody. You can cite as the reason for the change he moved. Then let the court sort it out... View More
This question is in regard to a Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) pension.
answered on May 26, 2020
Is there more language to that order? Here is the link for the definition sections so that may help.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/5/838.103
answered on May 25, 2020
Hi, you would have to file a change of name petition. You can obtain the paperwork online or through the courts when they reopen.
on me for child support i do not live wife soon to be x wife. do they have a legal right to do this?
answered on May 25, 2020
You should reopen the judgment and have it vacated based on DNA evidence that the child is not yours. You do not have a legal obligation to support a child that isn't yours.
if its not signed by a judge is it legal for them to keep our children?
answered on May 25, 2020
Every order should be signed by a judge. You probably received the propose or draft order awaiting a judge's signature. You should receive a signed copy once it is signed.
Can I get this modifed to get primary custody? He makes Drs appointment's and refuses to tell me. He allows her to sign all dental, medical and school paperwork as the mother. I have never received child support or asked! He calls and texts me Everytime I pick up my children and causes... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
The father's girlfriend should have no authority over your children's legal issues such as medical appointments and other important paperwork. He is seriously depriving you of your parental rights to legal custody over your children. Your children have a right to child support as well.... View More
I work an over night job and my neighbor above me leaves his young kids in the house alone early in the morning around 9 am for multiple hours a day multiple times a day, I get in the house at 7 am and cannot sleep cause of so much noise over my head, I’ve sent video recordings of the noise,... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
If you have evidence of the noise being caused, and it rises to the level of disrupting your right to peace and enjoyment of your residence, you could file a nuisance complaint against your neighbor. The more evidence you have then the better. The judge would then decide based on the evidence... View More
My husband has taken my camera and gear, around 15,000.- worth out of spite. I'm a photographer and taking photos is how I make my living.
answered on May 25, 2020
No, he cannot take your camera and gear. Although you are married, and most property acquired during marriage is marital property, that does not mean that he can take your personal property from you. Try calling the local police for assistance. I do not know if he is still residing with you, but... View More
If both my parents die, I’d like to remain independent as I only have two years left till I leave for college. All the potential guardians my parents want are out of country and I don’t want that. Is there a way I could be responsible for myself and remain in the states via emancipation?
answered on May 9, 2020
In theory, at age 15, a child who can prove that they can financially support themselves and manage on their own, can become emancipated. This is most common when there is substantial evidence of abuse or neglect at home, but appointment of a new guardian is the preference. However, an adult... View More
After the mom abandoned the kids for a few months, they have been living with me. I had to enroll them in school in a new jurisdiction. I filed for child support from her which is pending. I have been allowing the kids to see her on weekends and occasionally a week. Today she tells me she’s not... View More
answered on May 3, 2020
Seems like an emergency custody matter, but you need a lawyer. Locate a lawyer in your county of residence to file on your behalf. If the children are outside of the state of Maryland, there will be other complications.
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answered on Apr 27, 2020
If the house was purchased during the marriage it is likely that you both are entitled to half of the house because it is marital property. If it is marital property, either of you may propose to buy the other's interest in the house or you may put the house on the market and split the proceeds.
Im a truck driver and in a secured lot I took my dog and tied him to the fence in a grassy area behind my tractor n trailer while I went and took a shower. I came out and a security guard had him in his car and off my leash. I went off and police was called. Police said it's considered... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
The attorneys in the Animal/Dog law section would be most likely to be familiar with this issue. You could repost there.
Tim Akpinar
I have 100% Physical and Legal custody, for safety reasons (alcohol abuse and mental instability), my child goes for a visit every other weekend for a day visit that has to be supervised by the ex's parents. So far during Covid-19 things have gone smooth, outside of angry texts, drop off and... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
The courts are still hearing and processing emergency matters, so an emergency motion could be filed -- although in the case of your scenario, you may not want to wait the day or so it could take to get in front of a judge if this happens on a Sunday or Saturday when no judges are sitting. Most... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2020
This is the type of offense that is treated very seriously. In the age of covid-19 and coronavirus, this is one of the few types of cases the court is entertaining. You should immediately consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney and discuss your defenses. I would suggest you no longer... View More
And she said I have no choice I said I don’t wanna take care of her for rest of my life and she said I don’t care my mom said her boyfriend is coming and have enough room for my brother and cousin I said I’ll call the police if y’all try that they said they would kill me I wanna cut them... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
Are you an adult? You can decide who lives with you in your own home or not, not anyone else, if the home is titled or leased in your sole name. Your grandmother can evict anyone she wants to evict from her own titled or leased property. Anyone who assaults you can be charged with a crime and be... View More
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