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I was in an abusive relationship to which my daughter was born. I have since left said person and am married with two other children. I went to file a petition for name change so my daughter who lives with us full time may have the same last name as her brothers and mom and dad. My daughters bio... View More 
answered on Jun 9, 2017
You can contest visitation and custody based on the recent evidence of abuse and mental instability, but it depends on all the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2017
You haven't given any details as to the nature of the deception, who else was involved, and whether the Court was also involved. Also have you gone to Court under the misapprehension and when?
She claims work schedule has changed but on certain days it looks like her parents (including a mentally unstable grandmother who has also refused to give the children back), it appears the grandparents could be picking them up without our knowledge or the courts being notified that the person lied... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2017
Yes, if your children are being adversely affected particularly I recommend following up by informing your former spouse of your concerns in written form and should the situation not change or improve , to return to Court.
Mother of child wants to change visits to unsupervised though at this time I do not think it would be in the best interest of minor child and minor child also wants me to keep attending. This gives him comfort and security. (this child had been abandoned by his mother once as infant and again at... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
Such decisions are made by court orders. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
He has physically hurt his 8 year old brother. He doesn't listen to his father or me. Yells at us, hits walls, throws things and does as he wants.Leaves thw house when he wants, tells us he isnt doing chores becuase he isnt a slave. I am scared of him, what he can do to me and my yougest son.... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
Perhaps therapy is the answer. You and your husband may start with a therapist to learn how to deal with this. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
My wife lives in a shelter with my son, and there is no legale separation filed yet or a divorce filed. There is no child support order from court, and i want to support my son finnancially and i want to ger visitation right, how can i support my son and how to get visitation time. I didnt see hime... View More
answered on May 26, 2017
You can file for child custody in court. Child support is paid to the mom pursuant to a court order. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
I have been trying to get my child back for months and it looks like he may come home Monday but what can they do if I became pregnant during the case?
answered on May 17, 2017
Are the same facts that resulted in your DCF investigation still present now? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
What legal recourse am I entitled to if any?
answered on May 17, 2017
You should have been served. Contact a MN lawyer asap to appeal. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
At pretrial hearing discovery was extended for 60 days. I neglected to include all witnesses I will need at trial. I have police reports that other attorney will object to as hearsay. So as they are important in showing the safety of children were out into jeopardy I think I will need to... View More
answered on May 8, 2017
Such pretrial memos are supposed to be amended when there are new witnesses, filed with the court, and served on the other party. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me,... View More
answered on May 8, 2017
This would have to be done by Court Order generally. In discovery, criminal history can be requested of the party involved.
answered on May 6, 2017
You're supposed to do that. Check the rules of court for your court and for Massachusetts to ensure compliance.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
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I applied for a name change in Massachusetts and then today I received the letter from the court saying about my name change
It's written on the letter : "I, ( the Register of probate at the Probate and Family Court,hereby certify... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
I would recommend contacting the Court or going there during normal business hours, if possible, brining this letter with you. Occasionally errors are made as we are all human, because yes, there is normally a publication unless the name change was part of a divorce which it is not, and you did not... View More
Ex-husband who was emotionally and physically abuse during marriage was not granted visitation through divorce. He is not attempting to get visitation and may have been a party to making allegations through use of his girlfriend to DCF about myself and my husband that resulted in a 51A. There was... View More
answered on May 2, 2017
You may bring opposing evidence. If the issues are relevant, I see no reason that they cannot be brought into the case.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
answered on May 2, 2017
You'd have to file for emancipation in court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
I am pro se and my ex husband has a lawyer representing him in assisting him in getting visitation. Leaving courtroom where I successfully had a motion allowed his lawyer stated I was trying to 'f' the kids. The relationship was Laden with domestic abuse and is stressful enough without... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
You could tell the Court Officer who is handling the Courtroom which you just left or were leaving or complain first to the Attorney in writing of the conduct and request its cessation or report it to the Board of Bar Overseers should this conduct continue, especially.
My daughter's birth father is out of state abusive and a criminal and has never been in my daughter's life but doesn't want to give up his parental rights..My husband has raised my daughter ( our daughter) what do we do???My husband is trying to adopt our daughter.
answered on Apr 28, 2017
You'd have to file to terminate the biological dad's parenting rights, and he may object to that.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
I am a recovering alcoholic, I've already signed custody during when I was at my worst, can they use this against me?
Can they "force" me to give up my kids for adoption?
answered on Apr 24, 2017
They cannot force you, but they can file a motion in court requesting to terminate your parental rights. You could object in court to that. You may file for new custody/ visitation rights.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
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He is a in and out kind of dad he doesnt do much for my children he gets made cause he pays child suport and there health insurance witch isnt much he refuses to give me there insurance cards and always fights with me i dont have custudy my mother does but im getting my girls back and i live in ct... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2017
You can file for a court order in your custody case, and he can oppose it if he feels it will impact his time with the kids. The judge will decide based on the facts.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
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Active army noncustodial parent. Active child support order, irrelevant parenting time schedule. Father is scheduled for a break this week but mother wont allow visits. Due to the time sensitivity of the matter, could father file for a emergency hearing
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Yes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com.... View More
Father signed acknowledgement of paternity to be on birth certificate. We eventually wed, but now going through a divorce. In a motion, he stated there is no proof our daughter is his and that he should not have to pay child support. However, he wants visitations. He lives in Florida and we live... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2017
He cannot challenge Paternity but he can seek visitation , however. The waffling about his level of interest in the child is a concern which you should bring up to the Court in establishing visitation if he indeed seeks it.
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