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• I'm awaiting full custody of my three girls. How do I get legal help for getting custody?

  Asked in Indianapolis, IN

  Their dad has temporary custody right now, but I don't have a lot of money. How do I get legal help?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• If a Respondent violates an Allocation Judgement of Parental Responsibilities, what legal action can be taken?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  1. Refusal to sign the VAP form which adds the Father to the child's birth certificate 2. Withholding school information (Name, Address, Curriculum, etc.) 3. Refusal to use "Talking Parents" to communicate

  Answered by 4 attorneys

  

• How do I get sole custody in New York?

  Asked in Glen Cove, NY

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My child lives in California and I live in Colorado my child's mother hasn’t let me see my child in over 5 years

  Asked in Durango, CO

  My child's mother had changed her phone number and blocked me from everything. I am paying for child support. What can I do?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My wife took out a 50b and said I was abusing my daughter but it was dropped. What should I do now to stop this?

  Asked in Rutherfordton, NC

  We have been split for 10 years. My daughter had nothing to do with her, and she said I was sexually abusing my daughter. It was dropped at the 10-day hearing. She's going to do something again. I know she's mad as heck. What can I do to keep my daughter and me from being put through this again?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Toddler’s father has history of drug abuse and he is now seeking custody. Odds of 50/50 or more?

  Asked in Medina, OH

  My toddler’s dad & I were never married. He has a history of drug abuse and has not lived with us for almost 1 year, after discovering drugs in the playpen & crib. He admits to drug abuse. He passed 1 hair follicle test recently and is now pushing for “at least” 50/50, but “ideally” full-custody. I have been the primary parent since birth & have handled every aspect of the child’s life. We live in different counties (adjacent). Dad has supervised visitation and is attempting to be involved since court dates have been scheduled. What is likely to happen with custody?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My son and his ex-girlfriend share a daughter. They have tried to work out a schedule where they share time with her.

  Asked in Reston, VA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I would like to file for phyical custody of my children and file for child support. How do I do this?

  Asked in Frederick, MD

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Do I Get Custody in a California Divorce?

  Asked in La Jolla, CA

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I will like to know if I can get an attorney to help me get my rights back to my son

  Asked in Milwaukee, WI

  I lost my rights to my 5-year-old son in September 2023 and am still fighting to get visitation with him. What can I do?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Never married, separated, one child age 4. Mother withholds child visitation at will. Falsely accuses father of abuse. What do I do?

  Asked in Monterey, CA

  Separated as partners 3 years ago. She states she is "afraid" of me (I have never abused her in any way). She makes up stories and has called the police twice. She disapproved of an activity I took my son to, and screamed at me about it in front of the child (and my mother). Then excluded me, my family, and my friends from the child's birthday party, and said if we came she would call the police. There is no custody order at this time, and never any restraining orders or arrests against me after police investigated her claims. I would like 50% custody but I'm afraid court might believe her lies.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I start a child custody agreement in Nashville, TN?

  Asked in Nashville, TN

  My son and his ex-girlfriend share a daughter. They have tried to work out a schedule where they share time with her. However, nothing is formalized and the mother does not adhere to said arrangements. They work at the same store and she complained to her boss that my son was harassing her when he went to her dept. to discuss drop off/pick up for the upcoming week.

  Answered by 1 attorney