If they say they want her back at their house, what can I do so she can stay with me?
answered on May 1, 2017
I am assuming you are the father. You have no legal right until you establish custody and parenting time. It is highly suggested you retain an attorney for assistance. I have helped fathers and have also stood against individuals without attorneys - things tend to go poorly for the individual... View More 
My child was born in Minnesota and has always lived in this state. My child has overnights at his father's house on Fridays, they usually stay at my child's father's home but have traveled and stayed in hotels or at relatives. I've asked to be informed of where they are but... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2017
In Minnesota, the mother has sole custody until the father receives an order establishing custody and parenting time. If you were never married, you don't need to give the father any visitation until he establishes that right with the court. Being reasonable will go a long way for you in the... View More
I am going through a divorce and custody dispute. My soon to be ex is playing hard ball and I want what is best for the kids,
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You pay for an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you seek help from your local legal services organization. However, the local legal services organization is not under any obligation to represent you.
His wife claims she never loved him and only married him because she was going to try to make herself love him. They had a courthouse marriage to proceed with the adoption 2/16. She has mental health issues and suffers from PTSD although she acts bipolar and has told him he would not be granted any... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Divorce? The daughter-in-law sounds like quite the keeper! All jokes aside, the fact of the matter is that no attorney can predict the outcome of any case. In fact, we are prohibited from guaranteeing outcomes to our clients. With that being said, joint custody is the preference of the courts in... View More
We live with his parents. He now wants half custody and says I cannot leave the state without his permission. What can I do?
answered on Mar 3, 2017
This would certainly depend on whether a court order exists and what that court order states.
I have requested that I see my daughter on three different occasions to no avail. He claims my daughter doesn't want to see me or talk to me, via Notice of Motion and Motion served to me. What teenager wants to hang out with the disciplinarian? We have 50/50 physical and legal custody. Can... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
I cannot answer this question without first reviewing the order that is in place. There is a good possibility, based on the information provided, that you could bring your ex to court for his wilful denial of parenting time. This should only be attempted with an attorney due to the procedural and... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
You should seriously consider why you are not motivated to seek child support. Generally, agreements to waive child support will not be enforced because they are contrary to public policy. Child support is the right of the child, not the parent.
My ex put a restraining order on me against my children. One night they told her I had disciplined them at the library for being brats and she freaked out and ran to the court house. She is well versed in using fear to fool people into thinking she is a victume. It has got her a lot of attention... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
Any advice given on this website would not adequately address your needs. An attorney needs to know more about your case and see the various orders to make a determination. You will need to hire an attorney to determine if there is anything that can be done. Expect paying a nominal fee for the... View More
I have joint legal custody and pay child support. She agrees to our son to come and finish school here in MN. He will be coming 8/31. Do I need anything in writing?
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Depends on the language of any existing order, but you would likely need to petition the court for the move. I am unsure where the proper venue for this case might be because there is not enough information - could be Minnesota, could be Alabama.
The Judge ruled in favor of my ex saying I was instilling fear in my children because I disciplined them at the library and she didn't like that. He ruled that I should take a family class and family therapy with the children and he would allow me to petition the court to remove the OFP. We... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
An attorney is the way to go. An attorney can help you make a motion and represent you at a hearing to establish your rights, although results cannot be guaranteed. More information is needed to determine if this would be possible in your particular scenario.
is there a required number of times a parent must see their kid in a year before they void their rights to custody? i have a 4 year old whos dad from april 2015 to april 2016 only saw her roughly once a month if that. showed little to no interest in 4 years until now.
answered on Aug 4, 2016
This question is too vague to answer here, you should likely retain an attorney. Not enough is known about your situation.
My boyfriend has a 6mo daughter named Amelia. And i want to meet her really badly ive already bought over $100 of stuff for her. But samantha, my boyfriends baby momma, doesnt want me around amelia only because i am dating him. And doesnt let his side of the family see amelia either. Is that legal... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
I do not know enough of the particulars of this situation to address it here. Frankly, your boyfriend needs to establish his visitation (aka parenting time) and should retain an attorney.
I live in MN she lives now in GA father passed away and guardianship went to grandmother. And now grandmother passed . The uncle of my daughter is now asking for temporary guardianship and I feel she should come 2 me. I am willing 2 transition her slowly here to Minnesota but need to know my rights.
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Call your local legal services office for help. Considering you have no income, you likely qualify for help.
I asked her via text with date and time over a month ago and she agreed. When I picked my daughter up a couple of days ago she mentioned they would be traveling this weekend during the event. Can she do that? Do I have any right in this situation?
Legal custody is joint and physical custody... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2016
If she volunteered her time to you, then no you do not have any rights in this particular situation as she has the right to exercise her parenting time as she sees fit and (based on the information you provided) there does not seem to be a binding agreement. If you would like to explore options to... View More
I read online that these motions are prohibited unless there is compelling evidence which must be submitted to both parties. I haven't received anything other than the date. This is for a child custody case.
answered on Jul 18, 2016
I will provide a simple answer here because I do not know the information in your case. Firstly, you should retain an attorney. Secondly, there is likely a brief somewhere in the court system that an attorney could help you find. Your attorney should write a reply brief and build a strong case for... View More
I've had my son since he was 8 months old, after struggling for my son to have his mother involved in his life in her willingly ignoring our phone calls and text. She'd have to argue every time I asked for her to help out. Claiming she did not have a job or a car or license but she was... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
You need to hire an attorney for competent help in this matter. Based on your question, I am unsure if a primary custodian has been established by way of court order or if this has simply been the arrangement. These battles can be tough, so be sure to hire an attorney who is equally tough. Hope... View More
Media contact with my children yet the refuse to even let me speak to them unless, my children are with me on visits. As well as they have completely alienated my children from family and they go nowhere and see nobody except , one aunt occasionally and that aunts exhusband. My mother has had... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
I understand your concerns. You should find the number for your regional Legal Services office, give them a call, and go from there.
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