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How can I stop her from going if the court approved the move?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You cannot stop anything. You are the grandparent, not the parent. Grandparents have very limited rights under a statute passed to allow for visitation.
You cannot stop anything. You are the grandparent, not the parent. Grandparents have very limited rights under a statute passed to allow for... Read More

How old does a child have to be to pick a guardian to live with?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
18.
18.

How can I change my son's name back?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The reason that your son calls himself that and his social security card says what it does is because you taught him and filled out the forms incorrectly. You can't use your own poor decisions as justification for a name change. Notice has to go to the father of any attempt to change his name, and then the court will decide whether it happens. If you are now married and your husband would like to adopt, it certainly sounds like that could happen. Either way, an attorney in your community can prepare the appropriate petition to file in court.... Read More
The reason that your son calls himself that and his social security card says what it does is because you taught him and filled out the forms... Read More

What is the legal age of emancipation?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Age is 18, whether you have graduated from high school or not. That goes both ways; your parents can throw you out whether you have graduated or not.
Age is 18, whether you have graduated from high school or not. That goes both ways; your parents can throw you out whether you have graduated or not.

Do I still have to take and pay $20 per month for my 19 year old that is still in high school?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Child support in Indiana now terminates at age 19. If you are paying this money because of a child support order, then no. If it is for any other reason, then you need to explain what that reason is before an answer is given. (It would be very unusual that you pay child support top a store instead of the other parent).... Read More
Child support in Indiana now terminates at age 19. If you are paying this money because of a child support order, then no. If it is for any other... Read More

My daughter signed temporary guardianship of her two children to me and moved out of state, can she take them any time?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, the court who approved the guardianship has authority to determine where the children are. Now, if you think that by her just signing a piece of paper that you have guardianship without court approval, you don't, and you need to contact a family law attorney in your community now to actually get guardianship.... Read More
No, the court who approved the guardianship has authority to determine where the children are. Now, if you think that by her just signing a piece of... Read More

If my daughter's dad hasn't paid any support at all and he was ordered 7 months ago, can I file financial abandonment?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Indiana, "filing for financial abandonment" does not mean anything. You should go to your local prosecutor's office and request enforcement of the support order (assuming there is one.) After you are remarried, you can consult with an attorney about adoption by your new husband.
In Indiana, "filing for financial abandonment" does not mean anything. You should go to your local prosecutor's office and request enforcement of the... Read More

Can my son be emancipated if he graduated 2010 at 18 and did not go to school after that?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
He is emancipated already, assuming her is not disabled in some way.
He is emancipated already, assuming her is not disabled in some way.

Can he keep me from bringing our daughter to another state even if I am willing to make fair visitation arrangements outside of the school schedule?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, the court might decide to keep him here in Indiana with him rather than permit the move with you. You need to hire an attorney to deal with this issue now.
Yes, the court might decide to keep him here in Indiana with him rather than permit the move with you. You need to hire an attorney to deal with this... Read More

Is there a way she can be emancipated or have her custody signed off as she can’t stay with her father due to a court order?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No court is going to emancipate a teenage child so she can live with her boyfriend. You need to find another solution.
No court is going to emancipate a teenage child so she can live with her boyfriend. You need to find another solution.

where could I print out custody paper to file in the Indiana courts?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Cathy Lynn Naugle (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Select "Court Forms" at http://www.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/  
Select "Court Forms" at http://www.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/  

How old do you have to be to move out on your own and why?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
18. State law.
18. State law.

Should I keep my son away from his father who is threatening me?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Is his threat "Gee, I will come in the middle of the night and kidnap him", or more like "Gee, I will go to court and have the judge give me custody" The first should be reported to police; the second is not legally a "threat" at all.
Is his threat "Gee, I will come in the middle of the night and kidnap him", or more like "Gee, I will go to court and have the judge give me custody"... Read More

How can my husband and I change my son’s name and him to adopt my child?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Sit down and talk to an adoption attorney. There is nothing you can do without hiring a lawyer, and it sounds from these facts that an adoption would be successful; you do not necessarily have to have the father's permission to adopt.
Sit down and talk to an adoption attorney. There is nothing you can do without hiring a lawyer, and it sounds from these facts that an adoption would... Read More

I have an existing counsel but I needed help with child custody. Is it possible to hire a lawyer specifics for my divorce and one for my child custody

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Andrew Jon Thompson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes it is; please contact our office today to set up a time when we can discuss.   Drew Thompson THOMPSON LAW OFFICE 317-604-1276
Yes it is; please contact our office today to set up a time when we can discuss.   Drew Thompson THOMPSON LAW OFFICE 317-604-1276

Does he have the right to take my son who is 13 if my son does not want to live with him?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The father has the right to ask the court to change custody. The court decides, not the parents, unless the parents can agree on what should happen.
The father has the right to ask the court to change custody. The court decides, not the parents, unless the parents can agree on what should happen.

If a have a burglary and fraud charges from 4 years ago, would the judge not let my girlfriend get joint custody because of my past?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It is a negative factor, but probably will not be a major one in the court's decision making.
It is a negative factor, but probably will not be a major one in the court's decision making.

What can I do to make it so he either has very little rights to the baby or has no rights at all?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
1. Place the child for adoption 2. If you choose not to do the first option, when he seeks visitation, ask that it be supervised. As a parent, he has rights that were created about 8 months ago, and it may be quite a struggle to continue to deal with this father because of the choice that you made, but raising your baby means that you are willing to deal with that struggle.... Read More
1. Place the child for adoption 2. If you choose not to do the first option, when he seeks visitation, ask that it be supervised. As a... Read More

Sevice Member moving to Hawaii, wants child for the summer.

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Andrew Jon Thompson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You have good prospects of obtaining what you desire, however, she could make it a difficult process.  I suggest getting started now so you can have it resolved by Summer.  If she wants to, she can make it a very challenging and expensive process - but if you take the right steps, there is a very good chance you will get something close to what you want.... Read More
You have good prospects of obtaining what you desire, however, she could make it a difficult process.  I suggest getting started now so you can... Read More

Would there be any problems on moving out if she turns 18 in papers this year but her parents tell her she’s turning 17?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
"Her papers" and "what her parents tell her" are phrases that indicate to me someone wants to play games. When one is 18 they can move anywhere they want, and can no longer expect any support from their parents if they do so. Your gf knows how old she is. If she doesn't, you should not have a relationship with her until she confirms her age and gets a checkup to make sure she is a mentally competent adult.... Read More
"Her papers" and "what her parents tell her" are phrases that indicate to me someone wants to play games. When one is 18 they can move anywhere they... Read More

Even though I'm still in school, can I move out when I turn 18 years old?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes. Keep in mind that your parents have no obligation to support you in any way after age 18 if you do that.
Yes. Keep in mind that your parents have no obligation to support you in any way after age 18 if you do that.

What will happen if I up and move out of my residential state and relocate my son?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you do this without complying with the statute regarding relocation notice, a lot can happen, including loss of custody. If you do it with notice, and if she objects, after court approval, nothing other than a change in parenting time for her.
If you do this without complying with the statute regarding relocation notice, a lot can happen, including loss of custody. If you do it with notice,... Read More

Can I be emancipated under my circumstances?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Not likely at all.
Not likely at all.

What do I have to do to get emergency custody?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This is a very confusing question. Do you want custody, or do you want to disown her if she is not your biological child? (If you did not contest that issue in the divorce, it is probably too late anyway.) There is no emergency here; you simply need to file a request to change custody to yourself. I advise you to get the help of a lawyer to make sure you are successful.... Read More
This is a very confusing question. Do you want custody, or do you want to disown her if she is not your biological child? (If you did not contest... Read More

Is there a way to get DCS to close my CHINS case and stop the services all at once?

Answered 10 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
: Is there a way to get DCS to close my CHINS case and stop the services all at once? Under these circumstances, probably not. Your best avenue would be to follow your lawyer's advice.
: Is there a way to get DCS to close my CHINS case and stop the services all at once? Under these circumstances, probably not. Your best avenue would... Read More
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