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How does the father of my child sign his rights over and have his name removed from birth certificate?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sabina Tomshinsky   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The father may not just give up his parental rights. There must be someone else ready to take over his parental duties. In other words, the father may give up his parental rights if there is another person ready to adopt the child.
The father may not just give up his parental rights. There must be someone else ready to take over his parental duties. In other words, the father... Read More

If I have a young child that receives SSI disability, will changing his last name to my maiden name affect his SSI benefits?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It shouldn't since his SSN will be the same. However, you will need a court order to do that legally and the dad may not agree.
It shouldn't since his SSN will be the same. However, you will need a court order to do that legally and the dad may not agree.

If I have a young child that receives SSI disability, will changing his last name to my maiden name affect his SSI benefits?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That should not change his benefits.
That should not change his benefits.

How does one go about changing mediation agreement and would it be easy?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If the mediation agreement calls for remediation in the event of a dispute, you should start the mediation process. If that step isn't necessary you need to file an Application to Modify asking for either custody or more specific parenting time, whichever you want.
If the mediation agreement calls for remediation in the event of a dispute, you should start the mediation process. If that step isn't necessary you... Read More

How does one go about changing mediation agreement and would it be easy?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Andrellos Cordell Mitchell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
As a former Social Worker, it sounds like a very sad situation to me. You need to go back to court. You have to Petition the court. The Agreement is unworkable and is not in the best interest of the child. It needs to be modified. You may just want to fight for full custody. The environment is counter productive to the child's development. It does not sound like it is in the best interest of the child. The legal battle may be long and costly. Good luck!... Read More
As a former Social Worker, it sounds like a very sad situation to me. You need to go back to court. You have to Petition the court. The Agreement is... Read More

How does one go about changing mediation agreement and would it be easy?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your husband needs to go back to court and ask for a modification of the present custody order based on a material and substantial change in circumstances. I would suggest that the daughter start therapy so that a record can be made of any issues. The therapist probably won't want to be involved in the custody case, but his or her records should be available. I also suggest that he get an attorney. It will be worth the expense because the attorney should know the best way to present your husband's case to the judge.... Read More
Your husband needs to go back to court and ask for a modification of the present custody order based on a material and substantial change in... Read More

How does one go about changing mediation agreement and would it be easy?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
File a RFO to change the terms of visitation.
File a RFO to change the terms of visitation.

How does one go about changing mediation agreement and would it be easy?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It sounds like a completely incompetent parenting plan that is not working as would be expected from a document that leaves it up to the parents to decide when the child sees one of them. The father should file a modification of the parenting plan, get a GAL appointed to see what is going on with the child and in the mother's household and to get a functional parenting plan into place that provides set times for the child to be with each parent regardless of which is the primary home. And he should get a lawyer so that there isn't another parenting plan with lots of loose ends.... Read More
It sounds like a completely incompetent parenting plan that is not working as would be expected from a document that leaves it up to the parents to... Read More

How do I go about terminating my daughter’s father’s parental rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Why would you want to? You cannot force your child to see her father. Seems drastic given that statement. Why don't you modify visitation? Whether the father pays support has nothing to do with entitlement to visitation.
Why would you want to? You cannot force your child to see her father. Seems drastic given that statement. Why don't you modify visitation? Whether... Read More

How do I go about terminating my daughter’s father’s parental rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You might be able to based on abandonment. Talk with a local family law attorney to help you figure out if your state's laws will allow it.
You might be able to based on abandonment. Talk with a local family law attorney to help you figure out if your state's laws will allow it.

How do I go about getting a pro bono assistance if the mother of my children took my kids and now trying to take my property?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Ms. Amanda Bowden Johnson   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It is very likely no attorney will represent you pro bono with that story because it is very obvious you can afford an attorney. I if you can afford to support your children, step child & your ex - you can afford an attorney. Especially now that you don't have the children.
It is very likely no attorney will represent you pro bono with that story because it is very obvious you can afford an attorney. I if you can... Read More

Does my ex husband still have rights to our daughter if his status has been revoked?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Immigration status has nothing to do with his rights to his child. A court may or may not require that you send the child to Mexico to see the father, but he can certainly ask the court to do so and as long as he is in the US he can see the child as per any court orders that have already been entered.... Read More
Immigration status has nothing to do with his rights to his child. A court may or may not require that you send the child to Mexico to see the... Read More

Does my ex husband still have rights to our daughter if his status has been revoked?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
He has whatever rights were granted in the divorce. If he cannot exercise them because he is in Mexico is his problem.
He has whatever rights were granted in the divorce. If he cannot exercise them because he is in Mexico is his problem.

Under what circumstances can a person admit someone to a mental hospital?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
She can ask for him to be held on a psych hold if he is a danger to himself and others. However, the real problem is that a highly functional 24-year old is letting his mother control his life. If he cannot move out and make his own way, then there is nothing you can do for him.
She can ask for him to be held on a psych hold if he is a danger to himself and others. However, the real problem is that a highly functional... Read More

Under what circumstances can a person admit someone to a mental hospital?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If he is a competent adult, he is free to move out and does not have to put up with his mother. A person can't just be admitted to a mental hospital unless the person shows signs of a problem requiring hospitalization. If your boyfriend is a functional adult, he needs to start acting like one and get out of his mother's house.... Read More
If he is a competent adult, he is free to move out and does not have to put up with his mother. A person can't just be admitted to a mental hospital... Read More

Under what circumstances can a person admit someone to a mental hospital?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
A person can be legally held involuntarily for 72 hours under a 5150 hold. The person making the determination must be a clinician or a qualified officer. The person to be held must be a danger to himself or to others and or is gravely disabled. Unless he falls into one of these categories, he cannot be involuntarily detained. Read California welfare and institutions code 5150, 5151 and 5250. This will fill in the gaps.... Read More
A person can be legally held involuntarily for 72 hours under a 5150 hold. The person making the determination must be a clinician or a qualified... Read More

Under what circumstances can a person admit someone to a mental hospital?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No not unless she can prove that he is a danger to himself or others.
No not unless she can prove that he is a danger to himself or others.

Can legal use of marijuana cause you to lose your kids and what are my rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 of child abuse (I assume this because you mention DCFS), then you won't be able to successfully dispute the dirty drug test.
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 More

Can legal use of marijuana cause you to lose your kids and what are my rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Where it is illegal, yes it can be used against you.
Where it is illegal, yes it can be used against you.

Can legal use of marijuana cause you to lose your kids and what are my rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
I don't know that you can. The allegation is that you smoke marijuana around your children. They should have somebody report that they have seen it. Even if it is legal for you to use, it is not safe to do it when you are taking care of children. Just as if you were drunk around your children, even if you did not drink around them.... Read More
I don't know that you can. The allegation is that you smoke marijuana around your children. They should have somebody report that they have seen... Read More

Can legal use of marijuana cause you to lose your kids and what are my rights?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Some jurisdictions are really being zealous with these types of prosecutions. You need to look for an attorney that specializes in family law and abuse and neglect cases as well as the medical marijuana act.
Some jurisdictions are really being zealous with these types of prosecutions. You need to look for an attorney that specializes in family law and... Read More
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