Is there any way for a stepfather with a criminal record to adopt children he is raising?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
It is possible, but it would be a difficult process, especially if the biological parent does not consent.
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CCan dcs only take one child out of a home when theres 5 kids in the home?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
It is unusual, but technically yes.
If a DV case defendant has a no contact order, and has been contacted by the victim, can the defendant’s lawyer reply directly?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
A no contact order does not bar an attorney's contact with the victim.
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The court put a restarting order on me and my boyfriend if he doesn’t show up to my court dates will it get dropped ?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
There is no guarantee the case would be dropped. It would in part depend on what other evidence the State may find. That being said, if he fails to...
I’m unmarried and had a child he wants her ss# only to claim taxes we have never been to court do I have to give it to him?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
Without a court order you do not have to allow him.
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Ex was in prison for 13 years an is out now but ordered before he went in to pay support can I get back support tho kids are gro
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Answered on July 27, 2019
That answer would depend on what the prior order was and whether the support obligation was stayed during the period of incarceration.
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How do I get a copy of my child support agreement
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Answered on July 27, 2019
The best thing to do is to get a child support printout.
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Court ordered child support from the father?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
The best thing to do is file for post-secondary education expenses for the parents to assist in paying for her schooling. That must be filed before...
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When a parent moves out of state can the court order the other parent to pay or drive half?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
Absolutely. In Indiana, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines contemplate just that.
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Am I able to terminate parental rights of father who has had no contact with minor in 3 years in the state of Indiana?
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Answered on July 27, 2019
Courts will rarely terminate parental rights outside of an adoption or DCS case.
