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answered on Oct 27, 2023

Hire a MN attorney to search the title and determine ownership. You have not stated the necessary facts.

In most situations, you would have been notified. You can likely contest the adoption.

A lie detector test isn't worth a thing. You can request information as well. I am sorry, but it doesn't seem you have a good grasp of what is happening. The court has information on its website and the law library is a great resource. Obviously, an attorney would be advantageous.

The United States and Minnesota Constitutions both establish the right to an attorney for anyone facing a charge punishable by “loss of liberty.” This would not apply to protective orders.

It seems South Dakota has jurisdiction.

If there's no OFP concerning you, you should be able to see your daughter.

You don't ask a question. Are expecting attorneys on the internet to give you the go ahead? Is there are reason your Massachusetts support system cannot help you pay for an attorney?

This seems like it needs to be addressed in CO and/or WI.

Unless and until you stipulate (or the court orders) otherwise, the divorce decree governs. She cannot get additional back support and you cannot count voluntarily payment of expenses toward support.

He has several options when the other parent isn’t following a court order. He should contact family directly to find one willing to work with him. Some attorneys are affordable. Some attorneys are not.

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If you can trace it and keep it in a separate account, it would not be considered commingled.

Unless you need to pay down the debt now, it may be beneficial to wait until after the divorce is finalized.

It would be the midweek schedule. That is specifically differentiated from years when July 4 falls directly adjacent to a weekend.

You could certainly contact law enforcement. You could apply for an OFP against your brother on behalf of your child. You could choose to keep your child away from your mother and brother. You have a multitude of options here. You just need to decide how you want to approach this situation.

I believe "cps [can] right a closer letter and not use everyone’s legal name in the state of Minnesota." In some cases protecting someone's identity may be important.

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The short answer is Yes. The long answer is you must comply with Minnesota Statutes § 524.3-1201. It must be 30 days since your father passed away and there cannot be an open or pending probate case having been filed.

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option here could be to look into whether pro bono or legal aid resources could assist here, due to your mother's financial hardship. You could also check with the Minnesota Bar Association. You could... View More

If the issues is not addressed in the decree, IRS rules govern. The parent with the child the majority of the time gets to claim the child. If both parents have equal time, the parent with higher income claims.

You could bring a motion for custody as a de facto custodian, if you’ve cared for the child at least six months in the last 24 (need not be consecutive), however the statute also requires that you be the “primary” caregiver. If the child is with you on weekends and with mom during the week,... View More

It isn’t generally handles as a contempt issue at this point. You would bring a motion to enforce the decree. If she still withholds her, you could then seek contempt.

You can also ask that she be ordered to pay your attorney fees.

It depends upon the language of the Judgment and Decree. If it says nothing, you are generally free to take them. The Decree may still require you to notify the other person and provide contact information for everywhere you’re staying.