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Can the court keep my husband in jail after completing his jail time sentence due to nonpayment of child support?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Depends upon the circumstances and how much is owed.
Depends upon the circumstances and how much is owed.

Can DCFS stop visitation due to my ex medically neglecting our daughter?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
They can and should stop visits.
They can and should stop visits.

What will happen if I ran away and refuse to go home to my mother?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your dad will have to go to court and, if he really cares, he will do it now.
Your dad will have to go to court and, if he really cares, he will do it now.

How old do I have to be to move away from home without parental consent?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Idaho, the legal age of majority is 18 and that is when a minor can move.
In Idaho, the legal age of majority is 18 and that is when a minor can move.

Can I force my ex to vaccinate our son?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, go to court and ask the court to order her to have your son vaccinated or, in the alternative, remove custody from her so that you can take the necessary steps.
Yes, go to court and ask the court to order her to have your son vaccinated or, in the alternative, remove custody from her so that you can take the... Read More

What are the father’s rights if the mother and grandparents of the baby wants to take the baby away from him?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Only if there was an allegation of abuse. Dad needs to file for custody now so that there is a court order the parties will have to obey.
Only if there was an allegation of abuse. Dad needs to file for custody now so that there is a court order the parties will have to obey.

What can I do if my son’s father will not tell me where he is and we share custody?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Go to court to enforce the custody order. If there is no order, petition the court to determine custody. Get a family law attorney to help you.
Go to court to enforce the custody order. If there is no order, petition the court to determine custody. Get a family law attorney to help you.

What can I do if my son’s father will not tell me where he is and we share custody?

Answered 12 years ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you have joint custody he has to tell you. Go to court and get a court order.
If you have joint custody he has to tell you. Go to court and get a court order.

If I have lost custody a few years ago and I am not sure as to why, can regain custody?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can petition the court to modify the custody arrangement if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances. You need a family law attorney to help you with that. If by losing custody, you mean your parental rights were terminated, there is nothing you can do.
You can petition the court to modify the custody arrangement if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances. You need a family... Read More

If I have lost custody a few years ago and I am not sure as to why, can regain custody?

Answered 12 years ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can certainly petition for it and try to find out why you lost it in the first place. If the situation has changed then you might get it returned.
You can certainly petition for it and try to find out why you lost it in the first place. If the situation has changed then you might get it... Read More

How do I find my ex boyfriend who is hiding my child from me?

Answered 12 years ago by Ms. Joanna Marie Mitchell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The police won't do anything because it is a civil matter, not a criminal one. You need to file a legal action to have a Judge Order the child returned to you. I strongly suggest that you immediately consult with an attorney in order to make sure everything is done properly.
The police won't do anything because it is a civil matter, not a criminal one. You need to file a legal action to have a Judge Order the child... Read More

What can I do if my son’s mother is smoking crack?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Good. It's about time. You should have done this as soon as the child was born. You need an appropriate parenting plan so the child is not a football to be passed around. If you tell (in writing) the court about her crack habit and ask the court to order an substance evaluation, the court will order it and will limit contact with the mother. Get some legal help so you put everything before the court that needs to be there.... Read More
Good. It's about time. You should have done this as soon as the child was born. You need an appropriate parenting plan so the child is not a football... Read More

Can a person file for joint custody before the baby is born?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No you can't file anything before the baby is born. Nor can joint custody be given to any of these people. They can file a third party custody action if they can show that neither parent is a fit parent. If that is proven than any one of them can have custody of the baby. The state will only take the baby is there is a reasonable fear of harm to the child.... Read More
No you can't file anything before the baby is born. Nor can joint custody be given to any of these people. They can file a third party custody action... Read More
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