Questions answered by John Taylor Hopkins IV

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Trying to figure out the exact sentence imposed.

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

You can divorce him while he is in prison. Are you thinking that you have to wait until he is released? You don't. Hire a lawyer to assist you...

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My custody case is 7 months going now. my lawyer has stated that the petitioners lawyer is seeking removal. what do i do now?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

You follow your lawyer's advice on how to proceed. No one out here knows all of the facts and circumstances and therefore cannot offer you any...

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How do we keep her from taking off, what are his rights, what can he do legally until he can get an attorney secured

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

As the father of a child born to a woman he is not married to, he has no parental rights at all. Because the mother is married to someone else,...

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Does my birth mother have rights to POA if something should happen to me, even though we do not have a relationship?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

If you are an adult, you can make anyone you want to be your POA. If you are an adult, with special needs such that a guardianship is in place,...

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How can my boyfriend be my daughter's father legally? He isn't her biological father.

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

You need to go and sit down with a local family law attorney for the best advice. Here in GA your boyfriend would not be permitted to adopt your...

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What should I do if the psychologist first said how my ex is abusive to my child one week then says she changed her mind

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Hopefully you have a lawyer. Your lawyer will know how to best deal with the situation. If you do not have a lawyer, you need one yesterday! ...

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Does my x husband have to pay back support for the time he did not notify child support of his increase and pay?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

If I understand your post correctly, no he doesn't. He is required to pay the amount set out in the order. Now there is a new order and he must...

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I am from WI and I want to get my sons mothers parental rights taken away.

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

If you were not married to the mother, and you have not established your parental rights pursuant to a court order, you have none. You need to...

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My son only has my last name because his father is not around can I add my boyfriend last name?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

If you complete a step-parent adoption, yes you can. I don't think you are considering changing the child's name to your boyfriend's before you...

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Served with papers childs dad filing for joint custody. Court date 4/3. Am I able to take her out of state for a visit?

John's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

You will need a lawyer to help you with this case, to get the best result and to protect your and your child's interests. You should have a lawyer...

John Taylor Hopkins IV's Answers (7419)

Trying to figure out the exact sentence imposed.

My custody case is 7 months going now. my lawyer has stated that the petitioners lawyer is seeking removal. what do i do now?

How do we keep her from taking off, what are his rights, what can he do legally until he can get an attorney secured

Does my birth mother have rights to POA if something should happen to me, even though we do not have a relationship?

How can my boyfriend be my daughter's father legally? He isn't her biological father.

What should I do if the psychologist first said how my ex is abusive to my child one week then says she changed her mind

Does my x husband have to pay back support for the time he did not notify child support of his increase and pay?

I am from WI and I want to get my sons mothers parental rights taken away.

My son only has my last name because his father is not around can I add my boyfriend last name?

Served with papers childs dad filing for joint custody. Court date 4/3. Am I able to take her out of state for a visit?