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The mother of the child refuses to let the father see their son because he does not want to be with her. It’s been 2years since he’s seen his son. The mother is married to someone else and does not want the father to know anything about their whereabouts. She told the father in order for him to... View More 
answered on Dec 27, 2019
He needs to hire an experienced family law attorney in the jurisdiction where the child lives and take mom to court.
She has some medical issues but it is of very sound mind. He physically roughed her up 3 months ago and she went to a local women's shelter. He is stealing all manner of money from her as she is retired and has a good pension. She left home and is living with my friend, her son. Her husband... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2019
She needs a family law/divorce attorney with experience in domestic violence issues, who practices in the county where she lives or where her husband lives.
He hired an attorney and they came up with a much lower figure. I declined that offer and have a court date set for Feb. I have no idea what happens next. I believe he is not reporting income from a family business. Will this be addressed and can someone educate me on what happens in Child... View More
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answered on Dec 13, 2019
If it goes to Court to make a decision, Child Support is not an 'offer' that you can simply decline. If you and your spouse can not come to an agreement, you will likely be held to the amount set forth in the guidelines. If it comes to that, the only things at issue are whether all... View More
Father was granted custody temporarily his name is the only one on the ex parte motion his girlfriend has no relation to child
answered on Dec 11, 2019
A parent who has custody is presumed to be making reasonable decisions for the child, which includes care arrangements. It would be your burden to establish that his caretaker is inappropriate or a danger to the child.
I have betrayed their trust before but that's becuase I want to independent and live with my dad like i've wanted since 13, I go to school and have a job, Could go i just to my dads or can my mom force me to go home even if i bring a cop with me
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answered on Dec 4, 2019
No cop who values their job will go with you at 17. Just wait it out until you are 18.
are no longer together. She is seeking child support. Could the $900 be considered part of child support when they do the calculation?
I pay for before/after school day care. His medical insurance and life. I pay 300 for tutoring. At the present time I give him $200 a month spending change... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
No, sorry. Since you have no legal obligation to the support a child after your death, it cannot be considered child support.
Family court dismissed the order against me. But my son's father still refuses to let me have my son. My son is being neglected And possibly abused because his father is a alcoholic. How can I get my son back.
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answered on Nov 27, 2019
If there is no order currently in place, he has as much right to the child as you do so he can refuse to let you get the child (although that will make him look bad in future court hearings if he does not have proper cause for the refusal). So you need to get a custody order of your own if you... View More
Together. She is seeking child support for the 10yrs ago. Can i carry my daughter as a dependent why im asking is because i retired from my job. And retirement is $160 000 less then what i was making. Carry my daughter would help reduce her child support money received. Right now we have joint... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2019
Your question doesn't really make much sense, if your daughter is your wife's step daughter she would have no claim to child support at all let alone from 10 years ago nor should she have any sort of custody. You daughter will be a dependent until she reaches the age of 18 and possibly a... View More
She doesn't have a place to live, she smokes weed, and had another man in our home while the kids were there. She calls me names in front of the kids and yells at them all of time. I am trying to get custody and the grandmother said she would drive here to take care of them is that an option?
answered on Nov 25, 2019
These are all issues and facts if proven are factors for the Court to consider in the best interest of the children. A parent not working is not a big factor as it is hard to relate to how that would effect the children, and in fact may be a positive for mom if it provides her more time to be... View More
Separation and alimony now. The child was 12yrs old when i marry my wife and i had custody of my daughter. And will i receive child credit for her in child support hearing because we also have a 6yrs during the marry and she is seeking support for the child we have together.
answered on Nov 25, 2019
No and no. As your older daughter is not your wife's, she has no responsibility for her financial care. Second, child support ends when children turn 18 and graduate high school.
Because she is over 18 you do not ot get an offset for any of her expenses in college.
You each... View More
called CPS and made a out cry allegation.
answered on Nov 25, 2019
You did the right thing. They will do an investigation. You can request kinship placement but it takes time to complete a home study and coordinate between the states.. she may be in foster care during this process.
They have to consider placement with the other parent first. Where is her... View More
Getting in trouble with authorities. I’m not running away we are just going to hang out for a little while
answered on Nov 24, 2019
No. This is not a legal question. She is your parent. When you are an adult and can support yourself, are 18 and out of high school, you can make decisions on your own, but you are also responsible for the outcome of those decisions.
Late teenage years are difficult, but your parents... View More
North Carolina. We have a child together and I will be carrying him on my insurance.
answered on Nov 21, 2019
Generally yes, until there is a divorce decree or other court order addressing the issue.
Got into a argument over responsibility. Then she text message me that I can have the girls.
answered on Nov 20, 2019
Any communication from an asverse party is admissible as a statement against interest.
He had not seen her for 4 months prior to this text message, and has seen her three time since. He has brought us all her belongings from his home. I have not heard form his attorney after asking several times, and the attorney that previously represented me is waiting for the other party to act.... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2019
You need to go back to your attorney - you have no idea what you are doing.
My 17yr daughter has become extremely defiant. Has gotten suspended from school. I s choosing not to go to school. Lying, manipulating and I am at my wits end. Can I put her out of my home?
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answered on Nov 17, 2019
Of course not - do your job and discipline your child. At 18 then put her out.
My ex inlaw told me I have 2 for failure to pay child support. How can I find out for sure & can I get rid of them without going to jail?
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answered on Nov 16, 2019
Hire an attorney.
How do I now when child support was filed
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answered on Nov 6, 2019
You will be served.
We all lived in NC together... Wife/Mother of our child had an affair, openly admitted to it. She is pursing a relationship with the person she had an affair with, making arrangements to live together etc...
My wife moved our daughter out of state to NY and is not allowing me to see her.... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2019
There are specific rules on this. You need to file suit in NC immediately and based on what you represented you should have grounds for emergency custody. The uniform child custody jurisdiction act controls in this situation and as long as she has not been gone for more than 6 months, the Court... View More
I kept my friend out that I was living with because she was stealing from me and she ended up calling DSS on me and saying that I’m doing drugs around my child will DSS came out and talk to me and look them up please and said that everything was fine that it doesn’t look like I’m on any drugs... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
First, you shouldnt be using any illegal and non prescribed controlled substance while having the care custody or control of your children as this endangers them and is grounds to restrict your contact. The way to establish you are not engaging in such activity is to submit to a drug test showing... View More
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