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At the age of 14 the court will consider the child's preference and is required to have some input of the child. It is still the Court's discretion... Read Answer
If you had your child 3 years after the suicide attempt it should not be an issue.
It is difficult to follow your question. If what you are saying is that you have joint legal custody of a biological child, the child was residing... Read Answer
You have to pay child support as long as she is a dependent child. If she goes off to live with the boyfriend and is self supporting, that's a... Read Answer
Is there a court order in place. If not, he has as much right to the child as you do. So you need to petition for a custody order. Being in jail... Read Answer
You could have done it at the first hearing or after the first order was signed. It seems a little late now. The other question is whether his... Read Answer
You have the right idea and should have an attorney assist you.
I suppose it would be nice if you could do that, but if he wants to be part of the child's life and he is stable, non-violent and is not addicted,... Read Answer
Unfortunately you can't stop him from filing a lawsuit asking for custody, if that is what you meant. But you don't have to wait or wonder for him to... Read Answer
You have a parenting plan not custody. What is he actually threatening to do ask for the majority of time? If you already have a parenting plan in... Read Answer
I don't think so. While the courts will sometimes allow a petition for more than one child, given the way this case has started, I think Grandpa... Read Answer
It sounds as if you have a basis to file an action to terminate her parental rights. You should consult with an experienced Arizona... Read Answer
Nebraska is one of the hardest states to take a child from a noncustodial parent and move. However, the facts you present here do seem to lean toward... Read Answer
There is nothing you can do to keep the father from having his rights if he wants them. He is the father and has the right be a parent to his child.... Read Answer
Nothing to do until he makes a petition for parental rights, then of course he would also be made to pay child support.
Not much. If he is the biological father he has parental right unless and until his parental rights are terminated.
If he'll sign a power of attorney, I would simply have him sign a stipulation to modify the decision-making order. You can spell out exactly what... Read Answer
You must prove to the court that you can provide a stable home for your child.