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Does it needed to go back to court if the child says that she wants to be with her mom?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Please post again and be more specific. It sounds like you may be talking about YOUR biological child? Are you? What do you mean by "state to state"? Where is the child? Where is the legal guardian of the child? Where are you? Where is the person who may be seeking to have the child living with them? If you are not the biological mother, what is your place in all of this? You might be able to obtain an answer if you provide more facts as part of your question.... Read More
Please post again and be more specific. It sounds like you may be talking about YOUR biological child? Are you? What do you mean by "state to state"?... Read More

Can my best friend be the legal father of my baby though he is not the biological dad?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, this is fraud, a crime for everyone participating in Indiana in falsely making a statement on a birth certificate. Your choice as to how to raise the baby is not a legal one until there is a court dispute.
No, this is fraud, a crime for everyone participating in Indiana in falsely making a statement on a birth certificate. Your choice as to how to raise... Read More

Do I have a shot at winning custody?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
A shot, sure. A probability? You need to sit down and talk to an attorney about that; more information needs to be exchanged that can be in this forum.
A shot, sure. A probability? You need to sit down and talk to an attorney about that; more information needs to be exchanged that can be in this... Read More

How long do you have to petition the courts to appeal the overturn rights being taken and adopting your child out?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
30 days from the decision terminating parental rights.
30 days from the decision terminating parental rights.

Should I contact CPS for my friend who is living with her abusive felon father?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you believe your friend is being neglected or abused, you should call CPS and report it. If you are unsure whether the facts given to you constitute abuse or neglect, you should sit down and talk to a counselor at school or another trusted adult to help you make this decision.
If you believe your friend is being neglected or abused, you should call CPS and report it. If you are unsure whether the facts given to you... Read More

What more should I do to get my daughter back?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Apparently hire a different lawyer, I am afraid. At least talk to a different one in your community to get a second opinion.
Apparently hire a different lawyer, I am afraid. At least talk to a different one in your community to get a second opinion.

If I missed court for my son's DNA test, what's going to happen?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If your son is being tested to see if HE is a father of a child, than nothing. If YOU are being tested to see if you are the child's father, and you were ordered to appear, a warrant can be issued for your arrest. If you were to bring in the baby so the baby could be tested along with you and a putative father, and you were ordered to appear, then a warrant could be issued for your arrest.... Read More
If your son is being tested to see if HE is a father of a child, than nothing. If YOU are being tested to see if you are the child's father, and you... Read More

What do I have to do if a judge rules that I have to be supervised when visiting my son due to my demeanor and so called evidence that was told?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Listen to the judge and obey, or hire an attorney and appeal his ruling if it was made within the last 30 days.
Listen to the judge and obey, or hire an attorney and appeal his ruling if it was made within the last 30 days.

How old does my daughter have to be in order for her to decide where she wants to live?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That would be 18.
That would be 18.

Am i still legally and physically the guardian of my child and what are my rights?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If there has been no change in the court's orders, then your son can come home and stay with you. You should be able to accomplish this at your next visitation. If you have not seen your son in two years, you should talk to an attorney in your community about the best way to accomplish this WITHOUT turning it into a spectacle involving the police.... Read More
If there has been no change in the court's orders, then your son can come home and stay with you. You should be able to accomplish this at your next... Read More

Can my ex get custody of our child because my boyfriend is a felon?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, he really does have a chance. Your bf's comments to the father hurt, not help, your case, no matter the explanation you have. Get him to shut up and stay out of it.
Yes, he really does have a chance. Your bf's comments to the father hurt, not help, your case, no matter the explanation you have. Get him to shut up... Read More

What can I do if I cannot contact my spouse for divorce and child support?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your lawyer can handle this. If you are trying to do it without one, stop and get one, unless you are willing to give your husband custody.
Your lawyer can handle this. If you are trying to do it without one, stop and get one, unless you are willing to give your husband custody.

If the children are emancipated should the father still pay for college?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If there is an existing order from the court to pay, he has the obligation to pay until changed. If there is no existing order, he can stop paying anytime, as the children are 19 and now emancipated as a matter of law.
If there is an existing order from the court to pay, he has the obligation to pay until changed. If there is no existing order, he can stop paying... Read More

Do I have to allow my son's father to take him in their vehicles if they are uninsured?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Why do you believe that will endanger your son? When you can answer that question, please post your reasoning and your question can be answered.
Why do you believe that will endanger your son? When you can answer that question, please post your reasoning and your question can be answered.

Do I have to pay for my son's mother's lawyer?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It is possible, but not likely.
It is possible, but not likely.

Can I request a change of venue if our child and I live in a different county from original filing?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
1. Venue question: Possibly yes. 2. Support question: This would not change it enough to justify filing a Motion to Modify. The result would have to change 20% from the current order.
1. Venue question: Possibly yes. 2. Support question: This would not change it enough to justify filing a Motion to Modify. The result would have to... Read More

If my ex-husband says that I am required to disclose to him if I am dating/living with another person is this any of his business?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Dating, no. Living with another person, no. Living with another person WITH the minor children from your marriage to that ex-husband, yes, you should tell him.
Dating, no. Living with another person, no. Living with another person WITH the minor children from your marriage to that ex-husband, yes, you should... Read More

How can I make my ex-husband sign over his parental rights to our son?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, but the attorney handling the adoption can ask the adoption court to determine that a consent is not needed, which the court may do depending on the facts of your case.
No, but the attorney handling the adoption can ask the adoption court to determine that a consent is not needed, which the court may do depending on... Read More

Does me not currently working and my husband does mean I wouldn’t get custody of my children if we divorced?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This is a relatively minor factor in a court's decision.
This is a relatively minor factor in a court's decision.

Can non-custodial parent keep mother from taking religious trips?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, just figure out a way to make up the time with him. Each of you will have week long vacations with your daughter for a variety of reasons, and it is perfectly OK, as long as you can make up the time with him.
No, just figure out a way to make up the time with him. Each of you will have week long vacations with your daughter for a variety of reasons, and it... Read More

Will the judge allow relocation of custodial parent if other parent and both sets of grandparents are active in the children's lives?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, it would be possible. There is no way to predict for sure what would happen given these facts.
Yes, it would be possible. There is no way to predict for sure what would happen given these facts.

Is there a way for my dad to give legal temporary guardianship to my friend's mom?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, but your father needs to talk to a family law attorney about the best way to do this, based upon a lot of facts that are not in your post.
Yes, but your father needs to talk to a family law attorney about the best way to do this, based upon a lot of facts that are not in your post.

Where do we go to file a motion to waive a home study for a step parent adoption?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Burton A. Padove   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
File at the court where the adoption is being heard.
File at the court where the adoption is being heard.

My brother had married 4 years ago. After the marriage, they have one sweet baby (daughter). After that, there was some misunderstanding between them.

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Lawrence C. Arany (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Ask to modify the support. This must be a written petition to the court, with a copy to the ex. Use an attorney if your brother can afford one; otherwise, try meeting with the co. prosecutor directly. Good luck!
Ask to modify the support. This must be a written petition to the court, with a copy to the ex. Use an attorney if your brother can afford one; ... Read More

Can I have a court order stating that my ex-husband cannot have our kids around his new girlfriend that has a drug felony from 3 years ago?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Lawrence C. Arany (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Hello, I understand, and the court understands, your concerns. However, if your ex will assure you that his girlfriend's past is her past and you can point to nothing other than the past conviction; i.e., neither you nor the kids have seen any evidence of drug usage....then its very doubtful that the court will restrict your ex's parenting time so as to keep him from having the kids around his girlfriend. Another issue: Especially if the kids are young, if your ex brings new women into his life regularly, and involves the children with several different people...that is something the court might find is inappropriate and in that instance the court might act to protect the children.... Read More
Hello, I understand, and the court understands, your concerns. However, if your ex will assure you that his girlfriend's past is her past and you... Read More
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