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1 year old baby

Sharon's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

Your question is answered by the Department of State Website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/under-16.html#consent

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I have a pfa against my son's father I made a report but I do not want to testify but I was served personally can I use my fifth

Sharon's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

The District Attorney does not represent you or your interests; the DA represents the public and the state. If you're a victim of domestic...

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DO GRANDPARENTS HAVE STANDING IF YOU ARE NOT MARRIED, BUT ARE ENGAGED, AND HAVE CHILDREN?

Sharon's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

Based on the facts you presented, I do not believe that the grandparents have standing to seek custody rights.

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What rights does my son's father have?

Sharon's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

Yes, he could seek custody rights, given that he is the biological father. How much time he would have with the child based on your facts presented...

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What kind of lawyer do I need?

Sharon's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

You need a good family law attorney in your area. Check out the "Find a Lawyer" tab and look at each lawyer's website. See if they practice in...

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If someone 25 years old gets someone 17 years old pregnant, are there any laws to keep him away from her? Corruption minor?

Sharon's answer | Answered on September 12, 2014

I'll defer to my colleague above regarding the adoption resources, but in terms of your question of keeping him away from her, she may be entitled...

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Child custody

Sharon's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

You should speak to a family law attorney in your area to discuss specifics about your situation. You may be entitled to seek a Petition for...

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In PA (Northampton county) will the court hear a child custody case along with a relocation, or are they separate hearings?

Sharon's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Even though you do not have a custody order in place, it is generally recommended that you comply with the custody relocation procedure outlined in...

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If a child is being hit or punched by a parent, what would need to be done to have that child remove from that home?

Sharon's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

You can also make an anonymous report to ChildLine, which is open 24/7....

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If you have shared custody with someone and there no communication what can be done to change the order?

Sharon's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

If the level of communication has significantly broken down and you do not believe the child's father is engaging in the child's best interests,...

Sharon Dudee Barney's Answers (39)

1 year old baby

I have a pfa against my son's father I made a report but I do not want to testify but I was served personally can I use my fifth

DO GRANDPARENTS HAVE STANDING IF YOU ARE NOT MARRIED, BUT ARE ENGAGED, AND HAVE CHILDREN?

What rights does my son's father have?

What kind of lawyer do I need?

If someone 25 years old gets someone 17 years old pregnant, are there any laws to keep him away from her? Corruption minor?

Child custody

In PA (Northampton county) will the court hear a child custody case along with a relocation, or are they separate hearings?

If a child is being hit or punched by a parent, what would need to be done to have that child remove from that home?

If you have shared custody with someone and there no communication what can be done to change the order?