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Is a child allowed to live away from parents with parental permission.

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

The age of Majority in Utah is 18 years old. He is legally an adult at age 18 and he can live wherever he wants, whether you agree with it or not....

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Is residential custody easier to have granted than full custody and what rights as a parent does residential custody provide?

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

If you were not married to the father and he has not established his parental rights by court order, he has none. The mother of a child born...

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Seeking custody of my child, nothing happening w/ case (since october '14) now wanting to relocate in same state, new town

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Were you married to the father? If not, and if he has not established his parental rights by court order, he has none. Is there a case pending...

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When you go to court for contempt of court on child support, can I ask for a public defender and get another court date?

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

A contempt case regarding child support is a civil case. You have no right to a public defender in a civil case like that in GA. That being said,...

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Is there a specific paper to file in kansas for a child support response

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Who has filed for child support? The mother? If it is her, then you may have some defense. If it is the State pursuing child support, and he is...

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Can i Terminate my ex's parental rights as he's a felon?

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

If you were not married to the father and the father has not established his parental rights by court order, there are no rights to terminate. So...

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Can I move out of state with my child?

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Because he is the father of a child born outside of wedlock and he has not established any parental rights by court order, he has none. You have...

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Let me be more specific, I am asking the following: What should the motion say pertaining to the assault to get the judge to gra

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Trying to represent yourself in a case like this is most likely doomed to failure. This website cannot substitute for actual counsel to represent...

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Where do I need to start looking to get help with child custody and divorce answers in a domestic abusive marriage?

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

The first thing you need to do is to sit down with a family law attorney and discuss all of the particulars. You need a lawyer to represent you in...

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I have gotten answers to this, but need follow up question answered. Okay, father in custody battle for son. Child being

John's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Filing a criminal case for assault and battery against the mother will not necessarily help you win custody. The assault was between you and her,...

John Taylor Hopkins IV's Answers (7419)

Is a child allowed to live away from parents with parental permission.

Is residential custody easier to have granted than full custody and what rights as a parent does residential custody provide?

Seeking custody of my child, nothing happening w/ case (since october '14) now wanting to relocate in same state, new town

When you go to court for contempt of court on child support, can I ask for a public defender and get another court date?

Is there a specific paper to file in kansas for a child support response

Can i Terminate my ex's parental rights as he's a felon?

Can I move out of state with my child?

Let me be more specific, I am asking the following: What should the motion say pertaining to the assault to get the judge to gra

Where do I need to start looking to get help with child custody and divorce answers in a domestic abusive marriage?

I have gotten answers to this, but need follow up question answered. Okay, father in custody battle for son. Child being