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Failure to obtain proper medical care could certainly be a basis to change custody. I would like to see the original custody order and what it says... Read Answer
My initial question would be whether she is being appropriately supervised when she's there. My next question would be how many nights is she... Read Answer
I've never seen one used in a domestic relations court. I would, however, be uncomfortable with you submitting to one. I have seen differing test... Read Answer
The short answer is no. Once an adoption has occurred the adoptive parent is just like a biological parent. He/she has rights to custody and... Read Answer
Please contact a lawyer. If this were in Cuyahoga County, by waiting seven years you could increase a spousal support obligation by as much as two... Read Answer
Start by going to the school where your son will attend while living with dad and ask what they need to enroll him. Likely, they will require a... Read Answer
The only "safe" thing to do is to do an agreed entry regarding the child support stopping (or her paying you child support now) and making provisions... Read Answer
You right thing by contacting family services. By law they are bound to investigate and, if necessary, to seek custody or other means of protection... Read Answer
There is no simple answer. If there has never been a divorce, the Court in a custody dispute will generally look to what is in the best interests of... Read Answer
If your only "offense" is seeing another woman, it would be very unlikely either of you would end up in Ohio with sole custody. Be aware that nobody... Read Answer
Your nephew should ask the Court to issue "temporary orders" regarding his time with his son, when they file regarding custody.
The form would be valid, but?I don't know whether you actually have guardianship, I assume, of your grandchild. I can't speak to Indiana law, so I... Read Answer
You would need to file an application or complaint for custody with the juvenile court. I would also suggest that you file soon for the reason that... Read Answer
Unless he has been declared to be the father in a court proceeding or you and he have executed a paternity affidavit, he has no rights since he is... Read Answer
Without a great deal of additional information it would be impossible for me to express an opinion as to whether or not a change in custody could be... Read Answer
It is very possible for you to get full custody, or shared custody, depending on all of the facts and how the case is prepared and tried. Per... Read Answer
You will need to oppose the motion if you do not want the Court to grant it. If you do nothing, the Court will most likely grant his requested... Read Answer
If the children's mother had custody of the children pursuant to a court order and she is now incarcerated and/or facing charges and the children's... Read Answer
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paste into your browser and then look... Read Answer
The court decides custody and visitation rights, not a parent. Now a custodial parent can ask the court to issue a domestic violence civil protection... Read Answer
If you do not believe the child is yours, even if you signed the birth certificate, in IL you have the right to request a DNA test.
Call the Ohio Secretary of States election section they will be able to answer that for you.
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It depends on which state you are in as each state has different requirements. Try Googling the requirements for your state.
No. But you may have to wait a month. Do you have a place to go and a support system? A 2 year old is a big responsibility.