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What do I do if I want to file for divorce but I can’t afford to take care of our two children?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
When you file for divorce, you can ask for child support. If you believe that you cannot contribute in any way to support the children yourself, then you consider whether the other parent should have the children. I would suggest you sit down with an attorney in your community and discuss these issues.... Read More
When you file for divorce, you can ask for child support. If you believe that you cannot contribute in any way to support the children yourself, then... Read More

What can I legally do if my ex wants longer custody time of our children than stipulated in our divorce agreement?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You fight him if he files something. I don't know of an Indiana court that will send a child back and forth like that.
You fight him if he files something. I don't know of an Indiana court that will send a child back and forth like that.

Should I still pay support if she move out of her mother at 15 to live with her boyfriend and she quit school at age 17 and got married?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can ask the court to terminate your support, or modify if you are still paying for other children. Marriage automatically emancipates a child.
You can ask the court to terminate your support, or modify if you are still paying for other children. Marriage automatically emancipates a child.

Will I be forced to go back after my dad kicked me out?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You have to return under the law.
You have to return under the law.

What can I do if I have temporary guardianship of the baby and now they took off with her?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Who is "they"? If you have an order, your attorney can seek enforcement of it in court.
Who is "they"? If you have an order, your attorney can seek enforcement of it in court.

Can we fight getting full custody if the mother is half paralyzed?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your husband should sit down alone with a family law attorney in your community to discuss his desire and likelihood of obtaining custody.
Your husband should sit down alone with a family law attorney in your community to discuss his desire and likelihood of obtaining custody.

Does a contract need to be notarized for it to be legal?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Answer for most contracts is no. Real estate contracts are different.
Answer for most contracts is no. Real estate contracts are different.

What steps do I need to do to modify custody and child support since I am still paying her over $600 per month?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Hire an attorney to file a Motion to Modify Custody and Support in the court that granted the dissolution of marriage.
Hire an attorney to file a Motion to Modify Custody and Support in the court that granted the dissolution of marriage.

Can I at least get guardianship if she spends a large majority of her life with me and I am the one who provides for her?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Sure, you should hire an attorney and give this a try. That lawyer can get a lot more of the facts and will be able to tell you what things can be done or shown to improve your chances.
Sure, you should hire an attorney and give this a try. That lawyer can get a lot more of the facts and will be able to tell you what things can be... Read More

Can my wife stop me from moving back with my son if we are probably getting a divorce?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Back where? How old is your son? Where does your wife live, and are you living with her now? Lots of questions here. Flesh out your post a little bit and someone might be able to help you.
Back where? How old is your son? Where does your wife live, and are you living with her now? Lots of questions here. Flesh out your post a little... Read More

Can we get a guardianship notarized without going to court or can an attorney notarize it?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Notarizing means nothing. You need to have an attorney get guardianship from the court.
Notarizing means nothing. You need to have an attorney get guardianship from the court.

What can be done if my fiancé’s stepdad just went to jail this morning over not paying child support?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Figure out a way to get support paid, through raising money or guaranteeing a stream of income that can be garnished by the state for support. Hiring an attorney obviously a good idea as well.
Figure out a way to get support paid, through raising money or guaranteeing a stream of income that can be garnished by the state for support. Hiring... Read More

What are my rights if she moved my 15 year old daughter out of state?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Hard to tell if the divorce is still pending, exactly what your rights are. You need to sit down with your lawyer and discuss your concerns. If you are not satisfied with the explanation then, yes, you should get another lawyer.
Hard to tell if the divorce is still pending, exactly what your rights are. You need to sit down with your lawyer and discuss your concerns. If you... Read More

Is there anything I can do if my wife is not letting me see my daughter?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes. When you file your petition for divorce, ask for custody or parenting time, depending on what is best for your daughter. There is nothing you can do to force visitation without seeking relief from a judge.
Yes. When you file your petition for divorce, ask for custody or parenting time, depending on what is best for your daughter. There is nothing you... Read More

Is there any way that she can grant me full custody without having to involve the court?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You may reach a written agreement that must be filed with the court. Typically the court will approve any such agreement prepared by a lawyer.
You may reach a written agreement that must be filed with the court. Typically the court will approve any such agreement prepared by a lawyer.

What can we do in order to stop this false reports from happening again?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
We can't do anything. You can recommend that your friend talk to an attorney about the whole situation to see if anything can be done.
We can't do anything. You can recommend that your friend talk to an attorney about the whole situation to see if anything can be done.

Can I still legally move my fiancé recently passed and his mentally unstable mother is trying to get grandparents rights to my children?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
As long as there is no court order to the contrary, yes you can move.
As long as there is no court order to the contrary, yes you can move.

Can I change my daughter's name from her biological father’s to my husband’s?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
With notice to the biological father, yes. Not sure why you would do that if your husband is not adopting your daughter.
With notice to the biological father, yes. Not sure why you would do that if your husband is not adopting your daughter.

Is it true that we both have to agree to allow anyone other than family to allow be an emergency contact/access records?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The two of you as joint custodians are to decide together if a third person should have access to records and authority to deliver for medical treatment. Perhaps when your GF becomes your wife, signaling a permanent commitment, she might change her mind.
The two of you as joint custodians are to decide together if a third person should have access to records and authority to deliver for medical... Read More

If I was to have the father of my child write that he wants to sign off his rights to my child, would it help me?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Rights cannot be signed away unless someone is replacing him as the father through adoption.
Rights cannot be signed away unless someone is replacing him as the father through adoption.

Can I stop a week-long visitation?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Not just because of one infestation, no.
Not just because of one infestation, no.

What is the best course of action to get physical custody of my child?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Hire an attorney.
Hire an attorney.

Will my daughter go to her grandmother’s care upon the mother’s passing?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The presumption under the law is that your daughter will go to you. What you need to do now is talk to your ex about what is going on, and what your plans would be, working it out with her now while you can still speak with her. (She can't "will" a child to anyone, only recommend a guardian in her will if none is otherwise available.)... Read More
The presumption under the law is that your daughter will go to you. What you need to do now is talk to your ex about what is going on, and what your... Read More

If my child mother takes me off child support, can she put me back on paying support?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, you have the obligation to pay support until 19. Neither parent can make that obligation for the two of you to support your child go away.
Yes, you have the obligation to pay support until 19. Neither parent can make that obligation for the two of you to support your child go away.

Can a mother who is not married to father of child keep child away from father with no reason but to hurt the father?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This is why the father needs to talk to a lawyer for protection of his rights so they are not abused at the whim of the mother.
This is why the father needs to talk to a lawyer for protection of his rights so they are not abused at the whim of the mother.
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