Can a mother use a ex parte to get kids back

You may have enough for an ex parte order. It really depends upon the amount of exposure the children have to potentially dangerous individuals....

This does not sound like a well-written child custody order. A good order would have visitation as agreed with a specific schedule as a back up if...

Do I really need an attorney for juvenile shoplifting?

An attorney can investigate defenses and make effective arguments at disposition (sentencing). An attorney can help get the juvenile into...

What can I do

If he left without telling you or giving you and/or the court his new address, the court could determine that he is purposefully trying to prevent...

How can the courts legally accept a continuance, when the petitioner does not have an attorney or legal aid yet?

Any party can file for a continuance. If there is good cause, the court can grant the motion.

Do i just get her by the schedule then or does it go back to court? Im not sure how it works.

If your housing is appropriate. You should get the new parenting schedule. If your boyfriend was deemed by the court to be part of inappropriate...

Does a father have rights to his baby over the mother of a minor (aged 16)?

A mother, even a minor mother, is the legal custodian of a child born out of wedlock. A father is placed on equal footing once the father is...

I am curious to find out who is responsible for child support when the baby's father won't get a job

If the father has a child support order, he may have a responsibility to seek work. If he fails to regularly seek work, he could then be in...

Shoplifting? What do I do?

You are going to have to face the charges in court. You may be able to keep this off your record if you qualify for a diversion program. A...

Can a parent refuse to return children/a child home to the other parent when the children/child wants to come home?

The court would enforce the parenting time order as written. He is entitled to have his parenting time as written. Changing the order may not be...