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If the environment the child is residing has had previous safety endangerment, how likely that the other parent gain custody?

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

It sounds like the child was born outside of wedlock. The father of a child born outside of wedlock has no parental rights until they are...

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Can I still take away my son's dad's rights?

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

What rights does he have? If the child was born outside of wedlock and the father has no visitation rights or shared legal custody rights, then he...

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Does my son have to pay?

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

The post is a little bit confusing, The child is the child of your son's wife and the other man, yes? If that other man, the biological father...

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What legal rights does my son have for visitation with his four year old daughter & new baby (to be born in December )

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

It sounds like the child and the expected child are born outside of wedlock. The father of children born outside of wedlock has no parental rights...

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Can my spouse legally dispose of (or give away) my personal belongings prior to filing for divorce? Domestic abuse issue.

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

You need a lawyer to help you deal with all of this. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on AVVO and search for local Family Law Attorneys and contact...

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I HAVE A COURT ORDER FOR VISIT WITH MY GRANDSON EVERY OTHER WEEKENDS AND 2 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER.HIS MOTHER HAS VIOLATED THE COURT

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

No, you cannot have her arrested. You can file a contempt action against her. You need a lawyer. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on AVVO and search...

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Family court date set for modification of visitation schedule, but still dealing with father's non compliance

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

If you do not have a lawyer, you need one. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on AVVO and search for local Family Law Attorneys and contact them. Most...

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I need some help and advise as to what I need to do about situation with ex husband and custody situation of my two oldest child

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

You need to consult with a lawyer and discuss all of the specifics in a confidential forum, which this is not. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on AVVO...

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My daughter is in the process of a divorce and pregnant, she does not want the father on the birth cert. is this a problem?

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

Most states presume that a child born to a married couple is a child of the marriage. Does your daughter have a divorce lawyer? If not she needs...

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My son is currently incarcerated and prior to going to prison he and his girlfriend planned a child. She left him after that and

John's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

Your son is the father of a child born outside of wedlock and he has no parental rights until he takes the appropriate court action to establish...

John Taylor Hopkins IV's Answers (7418)

If the environment the child is residing has had previous safety endangerment, how likely that the other parent gain custody?

Can I still take away my son's dad's rights?

Does my son have to pay?

What legal rights does my son have for visitation with his four year old daughter & new baby (to be born in December )

Can my spouse legally dispose of (or give away) my personal belongings prior to filing for divorce? Domestic abuse issue.

I HAVE A COURT ORDER FOR VISIT WITH MY GRANDSON EVERY OTHER WEEKENDS AND 2 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER.HIS MOTHER HAS VIOLATED THE COURT

Family court date set for modification of visitation schedule, but still dealing with father's non compliance

I need some help and advise as to what I need to do about situation with ex husband and custody situation of my two oldest child

My daughter is in the process of a divorce and pregnant, she does not want the father on the birth cert. is this a problem?

My son is currently incarcerated and prior to going to prison he and his girlfriend planned a child. She left him after that and