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No, custody of a child does not justify erasing a criminal warrant or excusing a crime. Sounds like foster care is where the child needs to be.
Your friend needs to talk to a lawyer about what to do. The question you pose is not really accurate or relevant to the situation.
You say he wants sole custody - did he actually file a petition in court or is he just talking? If he filed something, then we have to... Read Answer
Yes. Parents have great discretion on raising their children, including whom they associate with.
Only a judge can grant a guardianship.
For a level 6, .5 to 2.5 years. For a level 5, 1-6 years.
Until the order is changed OR the dissolution action is dismissed, yes, the order remains in effect regardless of your moving back in together.
You can't do it now under those facts. If you are serious about adoption (forget the name change as a separate action; that would go with an... Read Answer
Sit down with a family law attorney and discuss your desire for custody. I seriously doubt you would want your case to be entangled with any other... Read Answer
Not for that reason, no.
One visit late is not harassment. Did you allow your son to stay at a friend's one or two nights, or is it an indefinite stay? There is nothing here... Read Answer
There is no way for an attorney to answer a question about whether you "should" do anything. That is your moral, ethical and practical decision. If... Read Answer
Doesn't matter what he said. If your relationship is over, why do you have to have him "taken away"? More facts are needed here.
Yes, that's right.
When the child is born, file a joint paternity petition that gives him custody.
You do until a judge says you don't. On these facts, you may be able to get a judge to emancipate her due to her not living with either parent.
The facts in the question make no sense. You cannot permanently give up the right to support under Indiana law, and nothing a father does will allow... Read Answer
The answer to this question is a practical one. If the father is in jail, how would he pay it? If you have an answer to that, then you can still get... Read Answer
Termination of the bio father's rights is part of the adoption process itself, so there is nothing for you to do beforehand. Your adoption attorney... Read Answer
Tell her the address of the courthouse and let her know you will be glad to meet her there if she asks for an increase, and glad to pay it if the... Read Answer
The judge grants for my fiance to keep children away from me because the other parent doesn't like me. The court can do that. Can I sue this... Read Answer
If he is under 18 and his mother has abandoned him, call the Department of Child Services. If he is over 18, try the sheriff/police, and if they... Read Answer
Who pays for travel expenses will be an issue for the court to decide. A parent is supposed to file a notice of relocation, so that these... Read Answer
You want to make sure the child is legally yours, and that no problems could arise later. Go through with the paternity court. The... Read Answer
Any guardianship has to be approved by a court, and yes, both parents have to be notified and/or consent.