He was on the streets for 19 hours before we were able to reach him, he was in North Carolina, we took him back to Texas and it took his mother two days to reach out asking about his whereabouts. She struck him in the face before the incident and she has an ongoing cps investigation when she... Read more »
answered on Jul 18, 2022
In a situation like this, a petition for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship can be made to the court alleging abuse and neglect.
Daughter has been living with them for six months, They are now filling for conservatorship even though this was supposed to be a temporary agreement.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Yes, they have the right to file for a conservatorship if the child has lived with them for at least six months. But, that does not mean they will get it. Retain an attorney as soon as possible if you can.
Has taken most of belongs from home. Has vehicle at know drug house and tag in my name. And says car has been towed. Lied to issue a temporary injunction on me. Is clearly on drugs. And a lot more that has happened
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Can you locate your wife or not?
You can file for divorce by publication if you have exhausted all efforts to locate your wife. You must prove that you made genuine efforts to locate your wife but turned to be fruitless. Prepare a dissolution of marriage notice for publication and get it... Read more »
My husband’s original child support order only mentioned he is to pay the basic support amount and that he was to cover 50% of gastos escolares. His most recent modified order includes the basic support plus a supplementary monthly education expense (believes it’s for tutoring) and he is to... Read more »
answered on Jul 18, 2022
The answer to both of your questions is "Yes". Your child's father is responsible for paying half of any and all expenses associated to your child's education, including books, materials, clothing, and extracurricular activities.
They made a motion to transfer and we’ve been here for over a year so more than likely it will be transferred. Our attorney on this case is over 5 hours away and we will more than likely hire a new one up here in new location. Do we have a little time or can we file something to get us some time... Read more »
answered on Jul 18, 2022
The transfer doesn't happen immediately so you will have a little time.
You should check the court website for the county the case is being transferred to at least once a week to see if it has been transferred. If the county does not have a court website contact the district clerk... Read more »
Will Seeking full custody be hard to get? Parent has not paid child support ever. It been 3years.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
You can file a Motion to Modify and a Motion to enforce, You should be able to get sole.
Will Seeking full custody be hard to get? Parent has not paid child support ever. It been 3years.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
There are a few options depending on what direction you want to go. Here is a couple: 1. You can request termination of his parental rights or 2. You can file for a modification to make you the sole managing conservator with exclusive right to make the major decisions and ask for enforcement of the... Read more »
Nasty custody battle long story short- ex husband started rumors about new husband, told police and they never investigated,they just put warrants out and arrested him. CPS sent me the ruling that HE IS INNOCENT and went to the jail to apologise to him. He has been in county for 16 MONTHS for... Read more »
answered on Jul 17, 2022
If he has been in jail for over 90 days and the DA has not obtained an Indictment against your husband, then he could get released with a Writ of Habeas Corpus.
You shouold find out if he was indicted. If he has, then you need to understand that if Indicted, CPS has NO control over the... Read more »
I am wondering if there is anything else I can do. I applied many times already. And almost lost hope. I hope I can get help
answered on Jul 17, 2022
The best place to find out about the evidence requirements to obtain a Social Security number and card is at 20 CFR 422.107. See https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/422/422-0107.htm. To obtain an original Social Security number card, you must submit convincing evidence of:
1. your age,... Read more »
marriage green card
answered on Jul 17, 2022
A US citizen can sponsor his wife who entered the country on a student visa, and thereby adjust status to get a green card. This is true even if your wife is currently out of status. Any lawyer from any state can represent both of you in this process. Some of us handle these types of cases on a... Read more »
I lived with them the entire time and took care of them and still live with them. My mom passed away recently.
answered on Jul 16, 2022
You need to file a motion for return of the children first. Until you do, you will not be eligible to draw for them.
He has mentioned several times that I need to take him off child support and take care of my children myself. They are his responsibility as well, but I don't need his money as I have been raising these kids on my own for 4 years, and he was late on child support so many times it wouldn't... Read more »
answered on Jul 16, 2022
No. Not unless that is the deal you negotiate. Even so, that will not negate his arrearage, again, unless that is something you negotiate.
Notice of intervention to a current court case?
answered on Jul 16, 2022
It could be for child support purposes or dependency and neglect purposes.
Sister's husband, whom I do not trust, has been meddling in my deceased mother's house sale. Mom did not leave a Will but she instructed the monies be divided between all 4 children. Sister is remainderman as it seems at some point someone advised them to put the house as a Life Estate.... Read more »
answered on Jul 16, 2022
If your mother conveyed a remainder interest to your sister, while reserving to herself a life estate, you would in theory not be entitled to anything. Consult with an attorney.
I was written as being entitled to a certain % in my grandpas will but the will states that my mother serves as my trustee and she will have to distribute my part of the will to me. What happens if my mother doesn’t give me my part of the will.
answered on Jul 15, 2022
You need to know what you’re entitled to and when. You can hire an attorney to assist with that, and also to petition the court if there is an issue with the distribution.
I live on my own with my partner and my ex lives with his mother. My partner and I want to move out of state to where his family lives to better our lives but my ex wants full custody now so the kids can’t leave the state at all. He has a past record and I’m pretty sure still can’t legally... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2022
I'm seeing two different issues here. First, finish up your divorce. It doesn't matter if he agrees or will or will not sign something. You got your default, now proceed to judgment. Second, if you want to be able to move out of state with your children, you will need to file a motion... Read more »
I received a notice of entry by mail from the petitioner's attorney with the incorrect reference to the case at hand. the attorney refered to the case in the notice of entry letter as an "order of protection" instead of a "temporary order of visitation". what do I do about... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2022
You don't have to do anything. Notice of Entry is important only for appeals. Since the order is only a temporary order - one that can change later on, nothing has to be done, the order is clearly a visitation order not an order of protection.
It's a complicated story. I've lived with my grandma since I was 10 days old, she claimed guardianship of me because her daughter was deemed unfit. My grandma passed in 12/2019 and I've still stayed here as I have nowhere else to go. I don't have friends and most of the family... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2022
Hire a competent AZ lawyer to determine Heirship. If you are an Heir, then record an Affidavit of Heirship and file suit for Partition against the other owners.
I am left from my family. My brother never married or had children. He passed in 2011. A bank in Boston has money of his. How can I retrieve it?
answered on Jul 15, 2022
You will need to follow the process for a Voluntary Statement filing in the Probate Court for the County where your brother was living and you will also need to obtain his death certificate which the funeral home can help you with and you can also contact the town where he died .
I brought my 5yr old son to reconnect with his absent father since 1 yr of age in which time his dad filed emergency custody, I was denied interstate compact beings were from Oregon and resided there at the time, and got me for abandondment and never seen my son again even still today and I was in... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2022
File a motion for reunification with the children in the underlying action in which dad was granted custody. Ask the court to send everyone to reunification therapy so you can begin a graduated Re-entry into the childrens lives.
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