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Right away! When the court modifies the child support order it can only be a retroactive modification from the date you file your Motion to ... Read Answer
You definitely have a fighting chance to reverse custody, especially if the children are not doing well in school or are being neglected.
Under California law, once the divorce petition is filed, you would not be able to move a child out of state without first seeking the Court's... Read Answer
That depends on whether there is an actual Order of Guardianship filed with the Court. If not it's just a contract and if you go get you daughter you... Read Answer
If you want to keep your son here, you need to file a Motion to Modify Custody. The problem is that Maryland Courts only accept jurisdiction if the... Read Answer
The question is a medical one. If the two of you can not agree, you need to use the dispute resolution process in your parenting plan. It is doubtful... Read Answer
You file for Contempt and also a Motion to Modify Legal Custody . You need to have sole custody and you have a strong case.
Is there a court order giving her guardianship? If there is, you must go to that court and ask for the guardianship to be terminated. If there is... Read Answer
I would suggest that you or your mother contact child protective services.
You probably need to file in Los Angeles. All the evidence about your child is in LA so the court would say that is the proper venue.
Does this require a modification of a parenting order or a new parenting order through a paternity filing? The answer would be significantly... Read Answer
In Arizona you could file a paternity petition, alleging that he is the biological father. Assuming that the DNA test demonstrates that he is the... Read Answer
If you are unable to agree then you have to file a Petition with the court so a Judge will be able to decide.
First, your move without his knowledge or consent could become a problem if he makes an issue of it, as you acknowledge he has parental rights, which... Read Answer
You need to hire an attorney and file for custody and divorce You might also start be Filing s protective order which can also give you custody... Read Answer
Yes. In fact she should file for shared custody of her children if she lives in the same school district or less than 30 minutes from her home and... Read Answer
Take the judgment and the agreement to counsel.
Okay, first we don't know that she really signed her rights away. She may have agreed to let him keep the kids, but that is not signing your rights... Read Answer
It depends on the judge and how well he can handle an 8-month old child. She won't be that little for long and once she starts walking 50/50 is not... Read Answer
A 50-50 allocation of time is not necessarily going to eliminate child support. The judge will allocate time based upon the best interests of the... Read Answer
Pretty good as your child is so young, and may be breastfeeding.
The court is not likely to order such a schedule.