Is a psychiatrist legally obligated to notify the parent of a minor child that it is harming itself?

I am going to assume WV law is similar to that here in Mass. A therapist would be a mandatory reporter of suspected neglect or abuse, and could do...

Is it possible to get children back when you intervene in a case and parents rights are being terminated?

If the parents are going to be taken out of the picture, CPS' goal should be the best foster placement possible, and if you have had this child for...

Can a grandmother take custody of a child over the father?

It can. Your status as father is not an automatic win. The court will make the determination of what is in the best interest of the child, deciding...

As the prior answer suggested, this would be more easily done with an attorney because none of this is easy for the lay person. First, you need a...

In Massachusetts, is it possible to suspend the right to vote of delinquent condo owners.

I will defer to my colleagues in the condo mgmt field, but there is no equivalent of the FL statute in our condo statute. MGL c. 183A, s. 6...

As soon as Ma. becomes his "Home State" can I file for legal custody of my 14 yr old, father has sole custody in fl. but does

Will ex in FL cooperate to the extent that he would sign a stipulation agreeing to the change in custody? If so, you might be able to then file a...

Are there laws regarding the use of security cameras in Condo buildings? Also are hard wood floors a finable offense?

Your board still is the overall governor of your condo. Presumably, they approved of the camera installation, as they could in the common areas,...

Let's be clear on your terminology. Childcare, as in daycare or a babysitter? Statutory child support can be implemented through wage garnishment....

Can my parental rights be reinstated if I proved that I have left a bad situation???

The goal should be to reunite families, although sometimes it is hard to see that the child protection authorities actually believe that. One would...

Medical bills incured due to ex spouse not providing medical coverage as he was ordered to....do I have any options?

You clearly have grounds for a contempt action. Where to bring it is your first issue. A WV court will have jurisdiction if kids are there with...