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can cps take my kids if i live in an rv

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No not for living in an RV. If the living accommodations are dangerous or the children do not have room to themselves there may be a problem
No not for living in an RV. If the living accommodations are dangerous or the children do not have room to themselves there may be a problem

Restraining order while pregnant

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You need a protective order from a court. Call the district attorney to get instructions to file it
You need a protective order from a court. Call the district attorney to get instructions to file it

Can my mom have the police remove me from her hoise if it is my legal residence?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You have rights only if you have been paying rent to live there or have a property right in the home. If not you will be required to move
You have rights only if you have been paying rent to live there or have a property right in the home. If not you will be required to move

i have a c.p.s. case against me

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You need to call for us to contact CPS to see if we can get an agreement. Call Ken Wincorn at 214-630-1221
You need to call for us to contact CPS to see if we can get an agreement. Call Ken Wincorn at 214-630-1221

My husband and I have been separated for 3 years. I want to buy property but do not want it to be claimed as community property. Somone mentioned a :d

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
To solve the problem you need a divorce. Call to discuss. Ken Wincorn 214-630-1221
To solve the problem you need a divorce. Call to discuss. Ken Wincorn 214-630-1221

Who do I contact If a spouse of 11 years abandoned my daughter and I?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Alison Silber   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Divorce law is state-specific.  Contact an attorney in your state, specifically in your county, to get guidance as soon as possible.  If you are short on funds, you may be able to find an attorney who handles matters on a limited assistance basis.
Divorce law is state-specific.  Contact an attorney in your state, specifically in your county, to get guidance as soon as possible.  If... Read More

What do I need to for a legal separation?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Texas does not recognize legal separation. Until you and your husband get a divorce, you will still be legally married, although living apart. You are well within your rights to make other living arrangements while you contemplate getting a divorce, but until the divorce is finalized, you will still be married. ... Read More
Texas does not recognize legal separation. Until you and your husband get a divorce, you will still be legally married, although living apart. You... Read More

How do I go about getting a legal separation from my spouse of 33 yrs.

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Wayne Roger Goralski   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
The separation may be accomplished by an agreed contract.
The separation may be accomplished by an agreed contract.

need to know how much will it cost for my sons father to change last name on my son me and father are not married

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You would need to get the legal father to agree to the name change. 
You would need to get the legal father to agree to the name change. 

Can paternity of a child be challenged in the State of Texas if the child has already been declared on a divorce decree?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You are the presumed father of this child because you were married to his mother at the time of his birth; however, this can be confirmed or denied by a suit to adjudicate parentage in the county where your child currently lives. The court will order DNA testing to confirm whether or not you are this child's father. If you aren't, you will no longer be obligated to make child support payments. ... Read More
You are the presumed father of this child because you were married to his mother at the time of his birth; however, this can be confirmed or denied... Read More

COMMON LAW MARRIAGE VERSES A CEREMONIAL MARRIAGE. MY FAMILY MEMBER HAS LIVED IN A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE AS HUSBAND AND WIFE FOR OVER 30-YEARS.

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You cannot be common law married to an individual who is legally married to someone else. Until the husband divorces his first wife, your family member is not common law married to him because he is married to another person. Once he divorces the first wife, she may then marry her divorced partner, but the time she has spent with him prior to divorcing the first wife does not make her common law married. She is simply dating a married man. ... Read More
You cannot be common law married to an individual who is legally married to someone else. Until the husband divorces his first wife, your family... Read More

Do I have to provide a cell phone for my daughter or can a source or contact be my cell phone? I can't afford a cell phone for her anymore.

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
As long as your x husband has a means of talking to your daughters, then you do not have to provide cell phones to them.  If your x wants the children to have cell phones, then he should pay for them.
As long as your x husband has a means of talking to your daughters, then you do not have to provide cell phones to them.  If your x wants the... Read More

Becoming Legal Guardian of child

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You can get an attorney to prepare a Power of Attorney for education and health care.
You can get an attorney to prepare a Power of Attorney for education and health care.

im a grandparent seeking my visitation rights

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
The father needs to file a Petition for Parent-Child Relationship and go to court for Temporary Orders granting him the right to access and possession assuming the parents are not married. If the father's name is not on the birth certificate then he must do an action for Paternity as well and get a patenity test.  As to grandparents rights, you can petition for visitation.... Read More
The father needs to file a Petition for Parent-Child Relationship and go to court for Temporary Orders granting him the right to access and... Read More

Wanting to relocate. Final hearing still pending.

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Many counties have Standing Orders that prohibit you from relocating the children's residence during the divorce proceedings.  If you filed the case and no response has occurred you can dismiss the case and refile in another state after you meet the residence and other requirement of that state.  You need the advise of an attorney to review your situation in its entirety.... Read More
Many counties have Standing Orders that prohibit you from relocating the children's residence during the divorce proceedings.  If you filed the... Read More

Can my child have my last name is the mother is still legally married to someone else?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
first you med to know if this is your child. This can be done through DNA testing. This should be done to see if you have the right to demand anything
first you med to know if this is your child. This can be done through DNA testing. This should be done to see if you have the right to demand anything

According to the Civil Code (Puerto Rico) does a will expires after a certain amount of years 15 + have passed without claiming it?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Roger M. Yale (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Each state has specific deadlines for pronating a will.  In Texas the time limit is 4 years from the date of death.  so it is necessary for you to contact an attorney who practices in that jurisdiction to see what the limitation are.
Each state has specific deadlines for pronating a will.  In Texas the time limit is 4 years from the date of death.  so it is necessary for... Read More

Re-marriage query

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
I would have the groom agree to sign a premarital agreement before the wedding. This way any outstanding debt that he owes (alimony, child support, etc.) will be deemed his sole and separate property and responsibility. If your daughter marries this individual in India, their formalities will prevail but it will be recognized as a valid marriage in the United States. ... Read More
I would have the groom agree to sign a premarital agreement before the wedding. This way any outstanding debt that he owes (alimony, child support,... Read More

What can my grandma do to keep her from losing her money to a ex husband son?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Your grandmother has a right called Homestead in the property if it was owned by her husband at the time of her death.  If her name was not on the deed, then she can still claim rights to the property. Your grandmother needs to see a probate attorney.
Your grandmother has a right called Homestead in the property if it was owned by her husband at the time of her death.  If her name was not on... Read More

Chances of getting custody of grandchildren

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You can file a Petition for Parent-Child Relationship  for all four children.  The court however will be reluctant to have the children separated.
You can file a Petition for Parent-Child Relationship  for all four children.  The court however will be reluctant to have the children... Read More

My x wife is under investigation for neglect, the case worker came and interviewed me and my current wife she then comes back a couple of days later a

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Martha Feigenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You do not have to consent to drug testing unless a court orders it.  However, CPS may think that you have something to hide.
You do not have to consent to drug testing unless a court orders it.  However, CPS may think that you have something to hide.

Can a 16 year old pregnant girl marry her 22 year old boyfriend ?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
in pa, if he had sex with her before she was 16, it could be a variety of criminal violations. if not, it would just be a corruptions of minors charge. ask a TX local lawyer
in pa, if he had sex with her before she was 16, it could be a variety of criminal violations. if not, it would just be a corruptions of minors... Read More

can parental rights be terminated without the parent signing over her rights?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
unless there was abandonment and no support that should not happen. If you are hoping to appeal there are strict time limits. See an attorney quickly.
unless there was abandonment and no support that should not happen. If you are hoping to appeal there are strict time limits. See an attorney... Read More

Custody of 15 yr old

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Need details. A fifteen year old has a strong say in custody.
Need details. A fifteen year old has a strong say in custody.

How can I disown my adult daughter?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Jessica M Cotter (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Family
This would generally be the type of thing that would be done through estate planning documents, such as a will, or in a trust. In Arizona, as in most states, you must specifically identify a child you wish to disinherit, it must be in writing, and signed by you. There is no requirement, again in Arizona, that you state any reason why you are disinheriting the daughter, just the name, (I would include the date of birth) and the fact that you specifically intend to not leave her any property of money when you pass.... Read More
This would generally be the type of thing that would be done through estate planning documents, such as a will, or in a trust. In Arizona, as in... Read More
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