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If CPS knocks on my door, can I turn them away without talking to them or submitting to a drug screen or tour of my home?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes you can. They may have certain rights to take action based upon the facts they had before coming to your home, however.
Yes you can. They may have certain rights to take action based upon the facts they had before coming to your home, however.

If I have a restraining order against the father of my child, does this relinquish his rights as a parent?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a no.
That would be a no.

Is a temporary online custody form signed by the mom and notarized makes me a legal guardian of the kids?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a no.
That would be a no.

Can grandparents take another grandparent that has legal custody to court to request visitation?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a yes.
That would be a yes.

If my half sister got taken from her mother and is in CPS and our dad doesn't want her, do I have a chance to get her?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a yes.
That would be a yes.

Can a man bastardize a child that was born during a marriage that is not biologically his after 12 years?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a yes.
That would be a yes.

Can I be made to pay his support order after we get married?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a no.
That would be a no.

What do I do when I know my husband is heavily drinking with my kids and driving drunk?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Don't let him drive with the kids.
Don't let him drive with the kids.

If a father who owes child support gives up parental rights, will he still have to pay?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
He can give up his parental rights if someone else is adopting the child and will be the new father. Otherwise, no. If an adoption happens, ongoing support stops; still have to pay back support.
He can give up his parental rights if someone else is adopting the child and will be the new father. Otherwise, no. If an adoption happens, ongoing... Read More

Can my boyfriend of over for years adopt my children?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be a no.
That would be a no.

Is it legal to have informal guardianship of my grandchildren if it was signed by a notary through grandparents as parents?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
There is no such thing as "informal guardianship".
There is no such thing as "informal guardianship".

Can I get supervised visits if my ex husband leaves loaded guns where my daughter can get them?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
For how long? For the rest of the child's period of minority? Does that seem reasonable? There are other ways to try to get this message across other than this. You need to try them. Your attorney can help you with these options.
For how long? For the rest of the child's period of minority? Does that seem reasonable? There are other ways to try to get this message across... Read More

Can I get into any trouble by moving out of state if I’m the primary and sole parent in the court papers?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You apparently have already done it, so if you did not establish custody, support etc. through the court here, you should talk to an attorney in your new home state about doing that, or contact the local child support division of the prosecutor's office.
You apparently have already done it, so if you did not establish custody, support etc. through the court here, you should talk to an attorney in your... Read More

Can I keep my children from going with him so I can continue taking our son to school?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No. This is an obvious issue when people try to be "fair" by alternating weeks, which is not something I, or most experts recommend. You need to wait until the court makes a decision to change what you are doing. Be sure to talk to your attorney about your concerns, and if you do not have one yet, find one.... Read More
No. This is an obvious issue when people try to be "fair" by alternating weeks, which is not something I, or most experts recommend. You need to wait... Read More

Is my kids' mom allowed to deny me my rights to my children?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Hire a lawyer. Your rights are being denied, but there is no way for anyone to tell you on this forum how to enforce those rights on your own. Good luck.
Hire a lawyer. Your rights are being denied, but there is no way for anyone to tell you on this forum how to enforce those rights on your own. Good... Read More

What can I do to keep my wife from leaving the state?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Nothing, She is a grown woman. If you are asking about keeping in state your minor children that are in her custody, that is a separate question which merits a conversation with a lawyer.
Nothing, She is a grown woman. If you are asking about keeping in state your minor children that are in her custody, that is a separate question... Read More

Can police question 9 year olds without a parent knowing?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Just as you "can" talk to a 9 year old without their parents knowing, so can the police. Such questioning may make the answers inadmissible if the kids are being prosecuted, but not the parents.
Just as you "can" talk to a 9 year old without their parents knowing, so can the police. Such questioning may make the answers inadmissible if the... Read More

What are my chances of getting custody of my 5 year old nephew?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, you should contact an attorney and request guardianship.
Yes, you should contact an attorney and request guardianship.

Should I have papers drawn up before the child born giving me full custody at time of birth or wait until child is born?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
1. Hire a lawyer; do NOT try to do this yourself. 2. Fill out a registration form for the putative father's registry to protect your rights. You should be able to get a form online or at your local health department. 3. With the help of a lawyer, you can obtain custody with mom's consent after the child is born.... Read More
1. Hire a lawyer; do NOT try to do this yourself. 2. Fill out a registration form for the putative father's registry to protect your... Read More

Do I have a chance to win full custody with father losing his visitation rights for bringing the child to a party where they drank heavily?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Do you have a chance to limit or suspend his visitation rights? Yes. Should you try to do this on your own based upon my answer, and skip hiring a lawyer who can present this evidence in the most effective way? No.
Do you have a chance to limit or suspend his visitation rights? Yes. Should you try to do this on your own based upon my answer, and skip hiring a... Read More

How can you terminate parental rights when you have no address for the missing parent?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Easy to do for the adoption attorney who is handling your case. They will not be terminated privately otherwise, and you should not be trying to complete an adoption on your own.
Easy to do for the adoption attorney who is handling your case. They will not be terminated privately otherwise, and you should not be trying to... Read More

Does a father who is the non-custodial parent need to be informed when his 13 year old is going to another state with a 23 year old cousin?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In most situations, no. Any noncustodial parent who believes that the custodial parent is not living up to her responsibilities may petition the court for relief.
In most situations, no. Any noncustodial parent who believes that the custodial parent is not living up to her responsibilities may petition the... Read More

What do I do if I'm under 18 but I am not looking to be emancipated?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you are not looking for emancipation, what is your question?
If you are not looking for emancipation, what is your question?

Is it right to keep a child from the father who wants to be in his child's life?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Answer to both questions is no.
Answer to both questions is no.

At what age can a kid have a say where they want to live?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
A say? Any age. Significant influence? 14 or over. Absolute control? 18.
A say? Any age. Significant influence? 14 or over. Absolute control? 18.
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