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Will a custody judge take this into consideration??

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

i disagree with the other attorneys. The women's criminal background and or drug use etc. is a consideration for the Judge, but stability is also...

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My son was just sentenced to life without parole he is a juvenile how do I start the appeal?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Contact his public defender to discuss this immediately.

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How would I obtain guardianship of my 15 year old niece?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Louisiana would have jurisdiction over this issue. Contact an attorney there immediately.

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How do i insure my husband get custody of my son if i die? anyway around bio disabled dad not wanting to give up rights?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I agree with Attorney Vodzak's answer. Terminations of parental rights are very fact specific. The relatively new act 101 that allows for...

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My son pays child support for 2 his children, buth the Mom will not let my son see them. What can he do?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

Payment of support is a separate issue from custody in PA. Your son needs to file for custody or partial custody. If an order already exists he...

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I have a biological child but am not the father on birth certificate how can I establish her date of birth

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

With either date, this child is now an adult. What is the importance of establishing the date?

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I would like to know how we can keep our 9 yer old child her biological mom said we can keep her for a year we want her fore eve

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I assume that you are the child's stepmother. If that is the case your husband, the biological father, must file for custody of the child. ...

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If a fathers name is on the birth certicate does he still have to pay child support if a DNA test proves he isn't the father?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

From the facts you have presented this gentleman may be estopped from challenging the issue of paternity at this time and will have to continue...

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I live in pennsylvania. My son's mother moved out and is staying in another city. Left my son with me, biological father.

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 09, 2013

If you have an order you need to seek to modify it. If you do not have an order you must file for custody. If the Judge determines that it is...

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Would i be able to adopt my friends baby?

Tracy's answer | Answered on February 09, 2013

If her children are in foster care then I assume that your county's CYS is involved. You should contact them and present yourself as a resource. ...

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