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I wanna leave my house after I turn 18 an live on my own but my mom claims I cant till im done with school
answered on Sep 22, 2017
At the age of 18, you can leave. However, you must also support yourself.
Kind of help. There was never no legal papers signed by a judge at anytime. I went to the team mtg at the village family center and they put me on a plan. Which I never signed and they still took my kids. No one will get back to me from there and the worker that started all this has a personal... View More 
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You should contact the nearest legal services office and see if they might assist you.
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
Excuses y I can't have him for the weekend. I did not lose custody. What r my rights for visitation?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
The answer to this question is dependent on your particular situation. Unfortunately, your question does not provide enough information for me to give you an answer.
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
I am leaving the state for much better income. My child will remain in North dakota with my Ex. Can she immediately raise my child support based upon what I "will" earn in the upcoming year, or, only after 1 year of income. This concerns me as I might not stay there and paying the... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
The other party can seek a change in child support through the child support unit. Although the other party cannot unilaterally raise what you owe by simply telling you that you owe more, the state may.
My son has been having problems since birth. We took him in for a COLD and doctors saw him and assumed he was a victim of child abuse because of his appreacnce (eyes are cooked, small head, wiggles his fingers and have seizures about 4 every hour, he is almost 2 but looks like 7 months )... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
As soon as CPS gets involved, you need an attorney. You should ask Justia to remove this question because it could potentially be used against you.
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.
They have child together. What can she do and what are her options
answered on Aug 24, 2017
The answer to this question is dependent on the particular situation and whether a current order exists. Contact an attorney.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
This question has been asked in the North Dakota section but must be answered by an attorney licensed in Connecticut.
According to Florida child support order he owed $312 a month starting 03/01/1994. My siblings and I are taking care of our mother now and were wondering does he have to pay all the back support? How would we even do that? He has never even made one partial payment. We are now ages 21 25 28 years... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
This situation cannot be handled in North Dakota. You need to contact that organization that administers child support in Florida or contact a lawyer in Florida.
Ours is a homosexual relationship and I am student how does our marriage help him get a green card.?
answered on Jun 7, 2017
Same sex marriages are now recognized by USCIS for green card purposes. I have handled cases like this myself and have not had any problems with the immigration office. The best way to proceed would be to get married and file for the green card, just as with any other marriage relationship. All... View More
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