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You'll probably need an expert to testify that can't tell when you smoked from metabolites. If possible do urine test. It only shows non-psychoactive... Read Answer
Where it is illegal, yes it can be used against you.
If you have a prescription, take it along for the test, show it to them and provide it to DCFS. If you are legally using, then there is no issue.
Marijuana use is not legal in Missouri. If you are in a state where marijuana is legal but you are prohibited from using marijuana because of charges... Read Answer
You have a chance to be awarded custody. But your situation is such that you should seriously consider hiring an attorney to handle it. You have a... Read Answer
Yes, it is possible that you could be awarded custody. Michigan courts decide custody based on the child's best interests. One of the factors... Read Answer
I kind of doubt it. You might be able to make a claim because you weren't notified and you were easy to find. However, if you did get notice and... Read Answer
New kid or old one. New one, probably not unless there is another complaint. Of course if the hospital knows of drug use while pregnant, that might... Read Answer
If he's in the US he gets to have time with the child. Custody is not at issue in WA. How much residential time he will get depends on a long list of... Read Answer
If you gave birth to the baby in the US, the baby is a US citizen and does not need a visa for the US. You can probably also register him with the... Read Answer
I would suggest you engage an attorney, under the circumstances and previous agreements it would seem you have the upper hand.
Either parent has equal access to the children. Absent a a court order, you have no legal obligation to return the children.
Child support is always modifiable. However, your former husband's wife has no standing to file for child support so there is something more... Read Answer
His rights should not have been terminated. I think in this type of case, an attorney may be necessary to regain what was stolen from him.
Notify Child Protective Services to start an investigation. Tell him to file for Emergency Custody.
He is the father and has as much right to custody as you do. He can't prevent you from moving from the town, but the court can. More than likely the... Read Answer
First of all insure the children. Your child support order addresses the percentage of uncovered medical each parent must pay.
If there is any doubt, then no, you shouldn't sign the birth certificate. However, the certificate is not generated the same day, so if you inform... Read Answer
If the clerk of the court deems the file still open, and DCSS used it to file for child support, that does not void their orders. You should just... Read Answer
Contact a family law attorney that handles these types of family law issues.
Depends upon the circumstances and how much is owed.