What do we do as the grandparents to gain custody of our grandchildren?
Depending on what happens in the DCF case, you may have custody of the children for a good amount of time. This should be handled through the DCF...
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Depending on what happens in the DCF case, you may have custody of the children for a good amount of time. This should be handled through the DCF...
You mentioned you were never married to the father, has a paternity action been filed yet?
Mr. Rose's advice is spot on, if everyone is in agreement it makes the process much easier as well.
If DCF is involved, child support is not the only hoop you need to get through before you get your kids back. While hiring an attorney may not be...
My colleague is correct that more information is necessary in order to properly advise. Especially which state these actions have been proceeding...
Yes.
I agree with Mr. Hirsch. Even more, the child support is for the benefit of the child and not the mother.
If the agreement does not have specific language to the contrary then no, he cannot just stop paying child support.
At this point sitting down with an attorney might be best. There is a lot that goes into proving child neglect but if DCF is involved then that is...
Is there an open dependency case with DCF? Is there a case plan? Have her rights been terminated? There is a lot that goes into a case like this,...