Questions answered by Mary Katherine Brown

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Will the judge send my daughter to her dad's if he is working?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

It's not likely the the judge is going to order your daughter to be at her father's house when her father is not there if his absence is regularly...

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How do I get sole custody of my daughter if fathers constantly in and out of jail constantly?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

From the brief information is included in your posting it sounds like you have a very good chance of getting sole custody. I suggest you contact a...

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I am the custodial parent, yet my ex husband claimed my infant without my knowledge and gave me $0 and doesnt take care of her

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

If he didn't contribute to the child's support and the child didn't live with him, then he's not entitled to claim the child as a dependent for tax...

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I'm planning to move out of state with my children.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

It depends on what your court order says, but if it was a New York order and you've already moved to Nevada, it's unlikely the father who is in New...

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If im a custodial parent do I have to allow the non-custodial parent have visitation???

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

If there's no court order now, you do not have to allow visitation; however, refusing visitation would be a good reason for the father to get a...

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I live in n.c.can I give up my parental rights.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

You may give up your rights, but not your responsibilities.

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What does a mother need to get out at a FCA 1028 in order to have her child returned? How does she prove "imminent risk"?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you. You have asked a question that requires an analysis of the confidential...

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Can I lose custody of my son to grandparents? He has been staying with them (until I find a job), now they're suing for custody.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

Yes, it is possible they could obtain full custody! I suggest you contact a local attorney immediately. You can find attorneys by searching among...

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Do I need an attorney if my son states that he wants to live with me? He is 15 years old and will be 16 9/2015. He lives in AL.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

You can file a petition on your own, but your chances of success are better if you have an attorney help you. Moreover, hiring an attorney will...

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Does my son's father have a right to go to my child's school, access information or visit with him?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

If he's not yet established "legal paternity" then he has no rights to access or information concerning your son.

Mary Katherine Brown's Answers (10838)

Will the judge send my daughter to her dad's if he is working?

How do I get sole custody of my daughter if fathers constantly in and out of jail constantly?

I am the custodial parent, yet my ex husband claimed my infant without my knowledge and gave me $0 and doesnt take care of her

I'm planning to move out of state with my children.

If im a custodial parent do I have to allow the non-custodial parent have visitation???

I live in n.c.can I give up my parental rights.

What does a mother need to get out at a FCA 1028 in order to have her child returned? How does she prove "imminent risk"?

Can I lose custody of my son to grandparents? He has been staying with them (until I find a job), now they're suing for custody.

Do I need an attorney if my son states that he wants to live with me? He is 15 years old and will be 16 9/2015. He lives in AL.

Does my son's father have a right to go to my child's school, access information or visit with him?