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What to do with an 81 yr old man who won't bathe or allow others to help him?
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Answered on May 21, 2013
It may be time to seek a guardianship from the court. This is something you should discuss in confidential detail with an attorney before you take...
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Can I terminate my ex husbands parental rights to our 6 year old. My husband provides all her support and wants to adopt her.
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Answered on May 21, 2013
Probably not. Terminating parental rights is a dramatic solution and not one favored by the courts except in extreme circumstances, or when all...
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Court order states dad picks up son from school, but my parenting time is mon-fri. can i pick up my son regardless of order?
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Answered on May 21, 2013
You really must comply with the existing order unless you have an agreement form th other parent to do otherwise. Also, if you think there is any...
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Can I get sole custody of my 11 year old daughter in NY, the father has been absent the last 10 years?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Yes, I think you probably can get an order of sole custody if the father has been absent for the past 10 years. Indeed, you already have de facto...
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Can I refuse to have visits with my child who is 16yrs old, because the visits are never consistent , because of my ex?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
You cannot be forced to exercise your parental rights, but neither can you abdicate your parental responsibilities. As frustrating as the...
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Can i file to give up my rights for using parental alienation or extensive harassment?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
You may not "give up" your responsibilities, but you may choose not to exercise your rights. An alternative, would be to seek a change in custody...
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If I am in trial to get custody back for my son whom is presently in foster care is my new baby going to be taken from me
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Yes, if you have a TPR pending, you should assume that DSS will remove your baby from the hospital, unless you take active steps immediately to...
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Daughter injured year ago by husband, I took pictures but did not report to the police.
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Answered on May 20, 2013
You may be able to use the photos as "proof" of injury, but whether you can prove it was intentional domestic violence is questionable. Moreover,...
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I am planning to get a divorce , I am married to a US citizen & have a conditional green card . Pleases reply in Detail
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Of course, if you are looking for an online consultation many attorneys offer that option, but it is impossible to give you a "detailed" solution...
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Are children of the same gender as the grandparent allowed to sleep in the same room and till what age
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Answered on May 19, 2013
Yes, unless there is a court order stating otherwise.
