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I have been the primary care giver to my daughter since birth, to current. she is age 3, she has always lived with me. We live in North Dakota. We were getting ready to move to Michigan, and I already have a job and daycare lined up, and my boyfriend is there also. Aaliyah's father in ND has... View More 
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You need an attorney in this situation. The internet is not an appropriate place to address this answer because information about your case that is required to address your question should not be shared publicly. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact legal services.
We do both live in different states but When I told him he was wanting a abortion bad. When I said I was keeping it he wanted to file full custody of my child. But has not came to any of the doctors appointments. I have moved down to texas where he is for a period of time and he still didn't... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
It is unclear whether you plan a return to North Dakota and which state jurisdiction would belong to. However, full custody is generally not an option absent extraordinary circumstances or the agreement of another party. You have no legal basis to demand that he shows up to appointments. When your... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Social services generally has a right to intervene. However, each case is unique.
We are both from the same tribe. Would I need to go through the tribe and file or just ask them if I can.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Your question is difficult to address because it does not disclose who currently has custody of your son.
My son is 7 years old and was born in WI. I moved to ND to be with family, with consent from child's father. He has had zero contact with his son in 5 years and is in and out of jail. I want to go for full custody now. I am engaged to be married to my boyfriend, also the father to my twin... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2017
Yes, you should absolutely get a lawyer in this situation. Too many mistakes can be made that could forever impact your relationship with your sons.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
I see that your question is in the North Dakota section but your location is West Virginia. These states have different laws. However, if your case is located in North Dakota, it can be difficult to escape a default judgment. Although you are facing an uphill battle, it would be wise to contact an... View More
I wanna file for divorce but I have a child involved...we have been married since 2009 but haven't lived like a married couple since he's been in and out of prison. But he found out I moved on and I'm pregnant with a new baby so now he's threatening me on taking my daughter n i... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
I answered your question on the other post you have made. Hope it helps.
Judge stated i was not unfit nor was it likely i would harm kids. I rescheduled an appt. Once which did not stand in violation of any order. I notified the guardian when she asked. She told opposing counsel who by letter requested a hearing . the letter included the date for rescheduled test... View More
The court date was for temporary until the initial court date. I am the defendant in the case and doing this pro-se and the plaintiff has an attorney. There are also dual protection orders. The plaintiff has broken his and there is a seperate case for that.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
There is not enough information in your question to provide an answer.
mother was told to file for custody and has, but court said it would be 30 days and he has to be served papers, the person serving papers hasn't been able to find him. when filing mother was told the father has equal rights until judge decides. how can they keep her son from her that long?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
Go through the court, serve him by publication. An attorney is likely needed.
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