Questions answered by John Taylor Hopkins IV

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Do I need my child's fathers concent to move from tennessee to Mississippi?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

If the child is born outside of wedlock, and the father has not established his parental rights by court order, he has no rights to the child and...

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If the father isn't involved, or contributed what do I do? Or if I file for custody what are my chances of getting full custody?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

The father of a child born outside of wedlock has no parental rights unless and until he establishes them by court order. That also means that the...

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Should I switch the school my children go to?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Yes she could. Think about it, you would be telling the school system that they live there with her. She can absolutely use that later on and you...

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Do i need to file to b able to relocate out of state

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

If the father will agree to your relocation in writing, then you can go ahead and move. If he will not agree to it, you need to file a petition to...

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Can an adoption be contested if we are chosen as the adoptive resource?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Sure they can continue to fight and it sounds like they will. If you do not have a lawyer, you need one to ensure your best chances of success.

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My daughters step dad wants to adopt her. What do I need to do to stop it?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

As the father of a child born outside of wedlock, you have no parental rights unless and until they are established by court order. That you have...

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If dhs dont have a case and want to see me do i have to go

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Most likely if you do not go or blow them off, they will escalate the matter and file a proper case and force you to come in.

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30 days into a GA year lease, my tenant told me she was leaving the next day. She has left. Do I still need to file eviction?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

To be safe, you need to go ahead and file the eviction case. Particularly if the tenant left any personal property in the dwelling. The only way...

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What happens if the original will cannot be found by the deceased attorney. I am the only beneficiary and surviving relative.

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

The probate of the decedent's estate will take place in the county where he/she resided, in NY. You need a NY probate attorney to assist.

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Notice to produce and request for production of documents - Can I redact the information that is irrelevant to the matter?

John's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

What kind of case is this? You very likely need the assistance of an attorney if you want a good outcome. What one side believes is irrelevant...

John Taylor Hopkins IV's Answers (7419)

Do I need my child's fathers concent to move from tennessee to Mississippi?

If the father isn't involved, or contributed what do I do? Or if I file for custody what are my chances of getting full custody?

Should I switch the school my children go to?

Do i need to file to b able to relocate out of state

Can an adoption be contested if we are chosen as the adoptive resource?

My daughters step dad wants to adopt her. What do I need to do to stop it?

If dhs dont have a case and want to see me do i have to go

30 days into a GA year lease, my tenant told me she was leaving the next day. She has left. Do I still need to file eviction?

What happens if the original will cannot be found by the deceased attorney. I am the only beneficiary and surviving relative.

Notice to produce and request for production of documents - Can I redact the information that is irrelevant to the matter?