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Can I get custody of my 11 year old stepson?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

Anyone can file for custody of a child, and I have seen a number of cases where the natural parent was denied custody when the court felt that it...

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My ex had our adopted son committed. He is now a "family of one" and Medicaid covers his expenses. Am I liable for support?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

If there is an existing court order that says you need to pay child support, then you are required to abide by that order until it is changed by...

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Can the father of my child who is 2 months old say I can't live with my girlfriend even if he hasn't been in her life barely.

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

You and your child's father each have a right to go to a court to get a determination of custody and visitation. Of course it is possible for...

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Teenagers rights for visitation What are rights for special need children?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

I suggest you get a consultation with a child custody attorney in your area. Even if you cannot afford to hire the attorney to represent you for...

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If my childs father were granted joint custody but he lives in California how would that work?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

There are really two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Most parents have joint legal custody of their children. I suggest...

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If I can prove "physical neglect" defined by Virginia statute, can I get full custody of my daughter who is currently 2yrs old

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

The Virginia standard for custody between the legal parents is the 'best interest of the child.' However, you say that your wife lives in a...

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Is there a way to leave the state with my son without a custody battle? Do I need a petition to leave the state?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Your case involves relocation and that brings up a special set of rules for custody determination over and above the normal 'best interest of the...

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Can paternal grandparents move grandchild out of state without custodial parent going too?

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Any custody order can be revisited when there is a material change in circumstances until the child reaches the age of 18. Moving a child out of...

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My boyfriend wants to adopt my son. im not sure who the birth father is. can my boyfriend adopt my son

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

The short answer is 'yes' your boyfriend might be able to adopt your son. However, that process may be very expensive and time-consuming at this...

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What happens if I don't sign an separation agreement in the state of VA? How can a US citzen geta restraining order on a Canada

Kristina's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

You have more than one question here, so I'll try to answer in the order presented. First of all, you should never sign a document unless you...

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