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My daughter just gave birth. The baby’s father refused to sign the birth certificate. My daughter is unfit to take care of the child and so I took temporary guardianship from the hospital signed and notarized to take the baby home. What is the process of either...
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My neighbor submitted charges against me for trespassing and stalking their two kids. The peace order was denied. On his petition to the court, he stated I was stalking his kids, but during court proceedings he did not mention it. Can I sue him for making false claims...
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After mutual protective orders were dismissed, my husband filed for absolute divorce. What do I do and how do I fight it? He has addiction problems, a criminal record, and a recent bankruptcy. ANSWER After being properly served with a Complaint for Absolute Divorce,...
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Mother has a history of drug abuse, homelessness, absconding with the child, and cutting off all contact. Her behavior has escalated recently. She will not disclose her latest address. My child is having personality changes, nightmares, and accidents. There is an...
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It’s been a long road but my children’s father has done everything possible to not return my children even though the court order states I have them Monday until Friday and he has every other weekend from Friday to Sunday. He keeps showing up at school and taking my...
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My ex is on the run but I am still paying back child support for kids that are in my care. ANSWER You owe “back” child support or arrears until they are paid off regardless of which parent has custody.
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I have protective order on him since August 2018. I’m going back home so that we can try to make our marriage work. Will I get in trouble with the Court if I do this since I’m the one who has a protective order against him? ANSWER You cannot get in trouble — but he...
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I own my own business and make most of the money in our household. I am married but it’s very rocky. In the event of a divorce, can my husband attempt to acquire the funds I work hard for? I do pay more bills than he does. ANSWER If you own your own business your...
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My ex is taking me back to court to try to get one of our two kids after 13 years. I answered her complaint and counterclaimed. We had a scheduling hearing and I was told I can amend my answer and counterclaim to include child support. ANSWER The Contempt Petition is...
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Their mom recently started a new relationship with a guy who is an alcoholic and stays in his mom’s one-bedroom government housing apartment. Their mom stays there with him and doesn’t have an actual place to live and the kids are currently with us. When they are...
