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Can they take my own child even if its the not the child I agreed to be a surrogate mother to?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Once DNA tests reveal the child is genetically yours and your husbands, they will no longer have any claim.
Once DNA tests reveal the child is genetically yours and your husbands, they will no longer have any claim.

Can they take my own child even if its the not the child I agreed to be a surrogate mother to?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Put your faith in the DNA test. When it proves the baby is not theirs, they have no rights to it.
Put your faith in the DNA test. When it proves the baby is not theirs, they have no rights to it.

Can they take my own child even if its the not the child I agreed to be a surrogate mother to?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Brent R. Chipman   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Utah, gestational agreements are governed by statute and cannot involve a child born to a woman using her own eggs and her own husband's sperm. The fertilization must be by assisted reproduction, so a child conceived with your husband would not be subject to the agreement. In Utah, you are required to file a notice of termination of the gestational agreement with the court, and they can then vacate the order.... Read More
In Utah, gestational agreements are governed by statute and cannot involve a child born to a woman using her own eggs and her own husband's sperm.... Read More

How likely is it that the judge will grant him his appeal for change in parenting tine with this in fact as a possible direct violation?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you can get the pictures in evidence, perhaps. But who was taking the pictures? Was it the supervisor?
If you can get the pictures in evidence, perhaps. But who was taking the pictures? Was it the supervisor?

How likely is it that the judge will grant him his appeal for change in parenting tine with this in fact as a possible direct violation?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Eric K Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your question is not the kind of question that can easily be understood and thus effectively answered online with the brief description you provide. Do yourself a favor and consult with a good divorce attorney. This may entail an initial consultation fee and a visit to an attorney's office, but it will be money and time well spent.... Read More
Your question is not the kind of question that can easily be understood and thus effectively answered online with the brief description you provide.... Read More

What can I do if custody has been rescheduled 5 times?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You must talk with your attorney. If your attorney does not give you answers that satisfy you, get another attorney.
You must talk with your attorney. If your attorney does not give you answers that satisfy you, get another attorney.

Is there any advice you can give me on getting custody of him?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
What you can do is get an attorney and file for a change in custody based on the living conditions. You can mention the other things, but there is no way he should be in the same bedroom with his mother and her boyfriend. You can try and do it yourself, but the attorney will know the right things to say and do.... Read More
What you can do is get an attorney and file for a change in custody based on the living conditions. You can mention the other things, but there is no... Read More

How can I get full custody and what can I do to stop the harassment and threats?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
First and most important, consult an experienced family lawyer in your area. You will probably want to reopen the paternity case and have custody and placement changed. The courts are supposed to seek the best interest of the child and on these facts, if they are proven, you might have a strong case. You may also wish to obtain an anti-harassment injunction against him. Good Luck. Stay safe.... Read More
First and most important, consult an experienced family lawyer in your area. You will probably want to reopen the paternity case and have custody... Read More

What papers do I need if person donating his sperm wants to give up any rights to the child if conceived?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Check with a family lawyer in your state. Many states have statutory forms you can use to protect the donor from being hit for child support later on. Otherwise a skilled family lawyer can draft one up.
Check with a family lawyer in your state. Many states have statutory forms you can use to protect the donor from being hit for child support later... Read More
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