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Your child's choice is an important factor, but not the only one. The court will rule based on what is in the best interest of the child after... Read Answer
Not on her preference alone, generally the inmates do not run the asylum.
If you are in Florida, there is no age where a minor child gets to "decide" where they want to reside. So no, you don't have to let her move.
The "reasonable preference" of the child is but 1 of 12 factors a Court must look at when deciding whether or not to change custody. The 12 factors... Read Answer
A judge will do what is in the best interests of your daughter. If your ex- can provide for her, the court may consider what your daughter wants.
The problem with answering your question is that it deals with semantics and interpreting what is the custom and language used by that magistrate. ... Read Answer
Without more information it is difficult to answer your question. I would suggest that you get an attorney to find out why you have been summoned to... Read Answer
Apparently she has done that. So now it is time for the court to intervene.
In Ohio, if you were never married, the child's father must seek visitation from the court. The father only has rights with the child when the court... Read Answer
It was mentioned you have engaged an attorney, that is where you are wisest to go for advice as they have all of the facts.
It starts as of the day that the petition for support was filed.
Have your lawyer surrender you on the warrant and buy a date book for important dates.
There are too many variables and too many details not stated in your question to provide you with an accurate answer. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
If you brought a child into this world then you will be responsible for it's support until it is an adult. You cannot simply walk away and let the... Read Answer
If he has no income, how can he possibly pay you support?
Contact the courts that could potentially have the case and find out if a case is pending.
He should file for custody.
Generally, to have joint decision making, you need to have shared parenting, not a custodial and non-custodial situation. If your court agreement... Read Answer
In Ohio, an unmarried mother has custody by law. To change that, the father would have to file for custody, and then you would have a trial on who... Read Answer
I would suggest that you hire an attorney to help you through this process. What you are trying to do is called a stepparent adoption. In order to... Read Answer
If you only have a verbal agreement then both of you have rights to the child if you are married.You may want to consider a divorce, that way you can... Read Answer
Hire an experienced divorce/child custody attorney. If you can prove drug use you should win.
You can file for a divorce in Alaska if you are a legal resident. There are exceptions for the military for you to do this. But you must prove your... Read Answer