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Can my fiancé adopt her and how hard would that be?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Courts are generally less than eager to allow the adoption of a child by a "fiance", however that is rectified by advancing the status of the individual seeking to adopt to husband. If your ex-husband was allowed to terminate his parental rights (but generally that would not of extinguished his responsibilities for support etc.) I do not believe it would be difficult to adopt.... Read More
Courts are generally less than eager to allow the adoption of a child by a "fiance", however that is rectified by advancing the status of the... Read More

Is it legal for him to ignore the power of attorney and do what he wants to the child?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This is a complex questions of parental rights. I would have to review the orders and agreements as well as the actual circumstances. Normally, but not always, the parent has the primary rights if the other parent is not available or absent. A power of attorney is not a court order, but rater a delegation of power.... Read More
This is a complex questions of parental rights. I would have to review the orders and agreements as well as the actual circumstances. Normally, but... Read More

Is he allowed to just sign over his rights without any responsibility and how likely am I to be awarded child support?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Michigan he is in for support. Get an attorney.
In Michigan he is in for support. Get an attorney.

How would I know if it is a legitimate company?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John R. Ceci (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This sounds like a scam to me. I have never heard of child support paid like that.
This sounds like a scam to me. I have never heard of child support paid like that.

How would I know if it is a legitimate company?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Take the communications to an attorney, provide no confidential information to them, in writing, electronically, or by phone until you do. This is commonly a scam.
Take the communications to an attorney, provide no confidential information to them, in writing, electronically, or by phone until you do. This is... Read More

How do I get child support to stop?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Prove it is not your child, or wait until the child is no longer a child.
Prove it is not your child, or wait until the child is no longer a child.

How do I get child support to stop?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John R. Ceci (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You file a motion with the court explaining your reasons why you think support should stop. Chances are there will be at least one court hearing you will have to attend.
You file a motion with the court explaining your reasons why you think support should stop. Chances are there will be at least one court hearing you... Read More

What can I do so I don't miss out on my mother’s day with my children?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John R. Ceci (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Well it is now the day after Mother's Day. Sorry you had to deal with this. If your ex won't give your kids back then you should go back to court to address the situation.
Well it is now the day after Mother's Day. Sorry you had to deal with this. If your ex won't give your kids back then you should go back to court to... Read More

How can a mother get sole custody of her child?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Very Little. Sorry to burst bubble but the Legislature is pushing joint custody, 50/50 time share. The formal statute passed in 2013 but the Governor vetoed it. Judges have been told joint custody 50/50 time share will pass at next session of the legislature but they are to act as if the statute has already passed.... Read More
Very Little. Sorry to burst bubble but the Legislature is pushing joint custody, 50/50 time share. The formal statute passed in 2013 but the Governor... Read More

How can a mother get sole custody of her child?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If your lawyer is non responsive, you need to get a new lawyer.
If your lawyer is non responsive, you need to get a new lawyer.

How can a mother get sole custody of her child?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Dennis Joel Leffert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You should consider ?firing? your lawyer and getting another ASAP! Your lawyer should be your advocate and seek all possible evidence of child neglect or child abuse prior to the hearing. Don't wait,
You should consider ?firing? your lawyer and getting another ASAP! Your lawyer should be your advocate and seek all possible evidence of child... Read More

Will the primary residence parent still need to file a modification to previous state's divorce decree to try and force child support payments?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The mediation agreement moving both children into primary residence with one parent, needs to be filed with the court. Then a modification of child support needs to be filed.
The mediation agreement moving both children into primary residence with one parent, needs to be filed with the court. Then a modification of child... Read More
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