If a parent voluntarily gave up custody of their child and allowed the grandparents to adopt, can the child come live with them if they choose at age 12? Or come live with them again at all?
In a short answer, No and yes. You can no longer get the child back as your children because your rights have been terminated. If the child wants, and if the child's legal parents (your parents it appears) choose to let the child stay with you, that is their right as the parents, however, in... Read more »
Hire an attorney in the state where the case will be filed and they will be able to help you.
Unsure what the question relates to. inheritance rights do not diminish because of distance or estangement.
Nothing happens unless someone takes some type of legal action.
Not sure what you mean by siblings having rights. Rights to what?
There is not enough information provided to give you a more specific answer.
My brother takes care of his kids full time. They were born out of wedlock and the mother has a history of mental illness. She has been like this for the past 2 years. She often states that God tells her to do things, says horrible things and has been in and out of hospitals. She just wrote him a... Read more »
He needs to hire an attorney to file a petition for custody. He should act fast before the situation changes.
First, don't agree to any support order without first conducting genetic testing to make sure the child is yours. If this has already happened there may or may not be something that can be done now. It is very fact dependant so schedule a consultation with an attorney asap to learn your options.
I didn't want him arrested, there was no asphyxia as I could still breathe. There is no bruising. I don't want to press charges. I want him released, but I don't know what to do to make that happen.
First, your husband needs an attorney. The charge is a serious one. Once the case has been submitted to the DA by the police, the decision on whether to proceed and how to do so rests with the prosecutor. You may no longer wish for the prosecutor to proceed (whether through a declination of charges... Read more »
I have a case going to try and modify my divorce decree to get visitation. But because it has been a long time since I saw my children it is taking a while. My question is, if my ex gets enough money can she hire a lawyer even though we've had a hearing and a review. The modify hasn't... Read more »
Yes, either party can hire an attorney at any time.
I was denied the right to find another lawyer for our divorce. Hard to explain in a summary. But my lawyer was Haha hehehe with my ex husband's attorney when u arrived for court my lawyer pulls me aside and quits and takes everything like police reports domestic violence pictures and so... Read more »
If you mean does the court appoint an attorney for you like in a criminal case, no.
You would need to hire an attorney to represent you in a divorce case.
He filed for a divorce under same ID im driving 6 hrs neither of us are residents of the state he then lied and put an exparte on me the judge rolled her eyes when I chose to fight an attorney I paid did not go to court dropped it seeing me for 10,500 I paid him 1500 up front he made me print out... Read more »
Did you have a question?
CPS went to a young mom's house, saw she had a physical disability and claimed it would hinder her ability to pick up her newborn child and that she couldn't be alone with the child and told her to take the child to the sisters house (mom is in a wheelchair). That was a year ago and the... Read more »
Sounds like there are probably more details to this case than what has been included here. I think she should be prepared to explain why she didnt take legal action the very same day the child was removed instead of waiting a year.
Before she does anything she needs to have an attorney... Read more »
If there is a court order for visitation then the child visits when the order says the child visits. If she wants a job it would need to be a job that does not schedule her during visitations. In the alternative, if the parents are both mature enough to coparent, they can talk and try to work... Read more »
I have asked several times for him to stop sending that way but he still does, the papers say the 1st of every month but I always get it between the 12th and 15th. Is there a way to garnish it without Child support enforcement?
Yes. You can hire a private attorney to help you get a wage assignment. Support would then be withheld from his check and sent to you directly.
Yes.
before but i always think we’re past it and she’s very passive aggressive and harps on my relationship constantly and it’s really driving me away from her. i’ve been wanting to move out for a long time now but i’m not sure how to go about leaving. i have a place i can stay but no job yet... Read more »
Until you are 18 your mother makes the rules. You only get one mother so you should show her the ultimate level of respect.
Regarding the false accusations with dhs and myself
Hire an attorney before you do anything. Your attorney will tell you the best way to move forward and what information they will need to defend you.
Dhs took my son and said he and I both tested positive for fentanyl but come to find it it was the anestelogist that gave it when I had a emergency c section. But I have a previous dhs case that has been closed. Will it do me any good to find it.
Yes, no doubt about it you need an attorney.
Is it still not complying with the court ordered payments for 6 of the previous 12 months? Also is paying partial payments considered complying or not since the full amount was not received?
There is no termination of rights unless it is done in an
adoption proceeding. Must show no support and/or no relationship for 12 of the last 14 months to adopt without the consent of the parent. See an adoption attorney to learn more about the process.
My brother was arrested yesterday for domestic a&b after my sister attacked him. She pressed charges against him but he did not against her. She wont show up to court she is addicted to drugs and hardly there. What should I expect? I am very scared he is going to get prison time over this. She... Read more »
If it is a first offense, it should only be a misdemeanor. That means the worst he can get is 1 year jail time. If she is not going to testify against him then most likely it will be dismissed unless he gave a statement incriminating himself or someone else witnessed the altercation and they are... Read more »
I am 16 and havent lived with my parents for almost two years but they have complete control over me and they dont want me to have a social life and my step mom doesnt like me but my cousin wants me to live with them and like I really want to but im scared of my parents and dont know what to do!!!
You would need to ask your parents for permission.
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