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Can I get I get custody I work full-time she hasn't worked in 8 yrs
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes you can. But you would have to prove that you are a better option than her and the best lawyer would be able to do just that. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation with an attorney to go over your options.
The mother is involved with dcyf for neglect and substance abuse
answered on Nov 28, 2017
. . . are they walking down a grassy meadow, or a busy highway?
If DCYF is involved and has an open case, I doubt that this would not go unnoticed.
After few months of not contacting the child, can that parent stop other parent from taking child out of the country? Can one parent stop other parent from seeing the child from other country, if that parent cannot stay here? what if other parent has no job and cannot afford attorney to take to... View More 
answered on Nov 28, 2017
That's quite a few questions. Depending on the travel of your case and any orders now in effect, the answers will vary. Meet with a family court attorney in private to go over the documents and evaluate your options.
answered on Nov 27, 2017
If your child's father is not in agreement, he may petition the family court. Meet with a family court attorney to establish court orders regarding parenting time, custody, and support.
I do not want to disrupt any relationship between him and my child. Is there any legal action I can take that will stop him from all of the verbal abuse? My child is now starting to show signs she is affected by this.
answered on Nov 20, 2017
Talk to your attorney about including order that address the problem. If they continue after that(or if those orders are in place already) you may want to file a contempt motion.
My daughter has a hold by dcyf due to my past. My husband and I wanna give custody to someone whos visiting from NC. Her and her husband would take her until we're able to. How do we go about doing it
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Meet with and retain a family court attorney to assist you in making proper arrangements. If DCYF is still open, they may be the ones who presently have legal custody . . . but it is impossible to tell without a thorough review of the case.
Who do I call to have this modified in RI? We never received notice. And I just spoke to our son's child advocate lawyer in CT. She told me that the grandmother has tried several times in CT to obtain full custody and was denied. So even my son's lawyer thinks the grandmother has been up... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2017
This sounds like a complicated situation that may be best addressed with the assistance of a qualified family law attorney engaged to assist you.
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so I'm working on fight for custody of my daughter against Dcyf and I have done everything they have asked me to do. Now they are trying to just terminate my rights.i was told I could wave my self to superior court but I'm not to sure how
to Fl. and We travel back and forth, My grandD is always with me and never left with her mother. I have our flight info proving she has been with me in Rhode for months at a time. My grandD is 9 and doesn't want to go back to Florida . She wants to stay here in RI and attend school, she has... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2017
If she is not willing to consent to allow you to be the guardian of this child, or even if she is, you will do well to enlist the assistance of one of our practicing family court attorneys to assist you.
i recently left my boyfriend of 5 years we have 2 boys together . He found out i had a new boyfriend and since hasnt let me see the boys its been a full month i havent seen then . i tried having police escourt me to pick them up but they told me they couldnt interviene because neither one of us... View More
answered on May 24, 2017
Find those birth certificates and set up a meeting with a family court attorney. This sounds like it shall have to be resolved in Family Court. The police officer was correct. This needs to be resolved in family court.
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answered on May 22, 2017
Talk to your lawyer if you are unable to find relevant documents in your prior court orders. If there was a protective order issued by the court to impound your address, for example, through a restraining order, you may have the answer you seek.
answered on Apr 16, 2017
Talk to your favorite family law attorney and review the visitation parenting time orders of the court, the present circumstances, and your desire to create an arrangement that is in the best interest of our children.
answered on Apr 16, 2017
If you agree, the court may approve of your arrangements. If you do not agree, you will have to show that this arrangement is not suitable, nor in the best interest of your child.
He has to complete 20 classes... it's already been 6 months since he was convicted. they offer classes once a week equaling 20 weeks. If he doesn't complete it in time of his one year probation, what happens to him? He pleaded nolo and they gave him 1 year probation and 20 DV classes.
answered on Feb 26, 2017
He may be needing to talk to his lawyer soon if he is found to be in violation of the terms of his sentence . . .
Basically, I was in a pretty bad relationship that resulted in the pregnancy of my ex girlfriend. Although my son is due in June, she continues to consume wine. Even before the pregnancy while she was breastfeeding her daughter, she would consume wine and other types of liquor. She even smoked a... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Custody matters are complex and best addressed with the assistance of a professional. Look for, and retain a family court attorney, to make sure you case is presented well.
he calls me thru facebook and looks very worried and nervous but when i say i will come get him even though its not my day he says no it will just make it worse. his anxiety and stress just seems to be getting worse. he father and i have joint custody and shared placement since the divorce. his... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Work with his counselor and your best to help establish healthy co-parenting support. If it becomes necessary to modify the custody situation, meet with and retain an attorney to assist you.
answered on Feb 6, 2017
It is time to meet with and hire a local family court attorney to establish your co-parenting rights.
Multi generation house(Sons)Dad in basement,grandma/her mom level 1, aunt & fam upstairs.All lie to me & keep info. Including his dads drug use & inappropriate acts involving my son & 2 of his cousins, they just keep pushing that my son is lying & pointing a finger at me (i... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2017
This sounds like a complex mater that will require the assistance of a seasoned family court attorney. Do the best you can for your child, keep good records, and be prepared to present this when the time comes in court.
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