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Can I legally contact sheriffs and go get my daughter?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Abide by your Court orders if you have them. The sheriff might assist you in getting compliance with Court orders or, if none, in getting access to your daughter. Otherwise, you need to get an appropriate Court order.
Abide by your Court orders if you have them. The sheriff might assist you in getting compliance with Court orders or, if none, in getting access to... Read More

Can I still see my children after almost 2 years?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
There are far too many question marks. I don't advise on orders what have been withheld from my review. If the Cal. Court case has been transferred to Oregon, you need to deal with Oregon and an Oregon lawyer. Otherwise, the Cal. Court case rules.
There are far too many question marks. I don't advise on orders what have been withheld from my review. If the Cal. Court case has been transferred... Read More

Will the court see this as negligent if I leave my child in a fast food 20 minutes earlier the pick up?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Why the question mark in 3rd from last sentence? You proposal appears commendable to me.
Why the question mark in 3rd from last sentence? You proposal appears commendable to me.

What is the age that a child can be left alone and why?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Wisconsin at least there is no statutory law on the subject. It should always depend on the maturity and reliability of the child. Many family lawyers would sayin the absence of specific information about a childthat 12 years old is a reasonable choice.
In Wisconsin at least there is no statutory law on the subject. It should always depend on the maturity and reliability of the child. Many family... Read More

Do I have to get permission from the father or the court to relocate my child?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You need permission from father or the Court. Crime victimization does not equate with moving out of State. The kid has a father.
You need permission from father or the Court. Crime victimization does not equate with moving out of State. The kid has a father.

Can he take my 4 month old daughter in the meantime and how will that hurt my chances when fighting for custody?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Custody is to be determined in view of the kid's best interests. Why would you let your 4-month-old daughter separate from you for an extended period of time. Are you not breastfeeding? That you all still live together indicates that marital therapy might be valuable and reconciliation viable. That you would separate from your child reflects poorly on you.... Read More
Custody is to be determined in view of the kid's best interests. Why would you let your 4-month-old daughter separate from you for an extended... Read More

Can the courts order my husband to pay half of child care costs if they are not needed?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your husband needs to get his orders updated to be able to have "first option" to use you for child care by agreement and/or litigation. The Court may or may not agree with you being an equal/superior/adequate childcare provider.
Your husband needs to get his orders updated to be able to have "first option" to use you for child care by agreement and/or litigation. The Court... Read More

How to change a custody order if parents get back together?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The easiest way is to prepare a stipulated order that both of you sign and which would then get processed and filed with the Court. Otherwise, you need serve and file a Request for Order and get a judicial ruling. Either way you'll need a lawyer; the Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse will assist you free of charge.... Read More
The easiest way is to prepare a stipulated order that both of you sign and which would then get processed and filed with the Court. Otherwise, you... Read More

Can the father of my child sign over his rights to our unborn child?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Robert Andrew Michael Burns (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This depends on context and what is meant. Dad can relinquish all parenting rights to Mom but that can be undone or modified upon consent or a showing of changed circumstances, and doesn't extinguish Dad's support obligations, *unless* there is a stepparent adoption or judgment terminating parental rights.... Read More
This depends on context and what is meant. Dad can relinquish all parenting rights to Mom but that can be undone or modified upon consent or a... Read More
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