If a parent refuses to follow a permanency plan for reunification can they file an involuntary termination of parental rights?
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Answered on November 16, 2022
They can request if of the State, but the parental rights of both parents need to be terminated. You can not terminate only one parent's right...
What happens if a court orders split custody and placement of a child but the parent refuses to be involved in the child’s life?
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Answered on November 13, 2022
You can then file a Motion for Modification of Custody and Placement because of that parent's failure to exercise those placement and custodial...
Do children have to be removed from the home if a parent is charged with felony abuse of one of the children in the home?
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Answered on November 13, 2022
Most often, the answer is yes. However, it may differ on a case to case basis if the perpetrator of the abuse has been removed from the home and...
Can my 16-year-old daughter move out without my permission if she has a place to stay?
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Answered on November 09, 2022
The answer is no. Parents have full decision making authority until she attains the age of 18.
Am I legally separated/divorced if I haven't seen her in over 12yrs.
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Answered on November 06, 2022
You are not legally divorced or separated unless one of you has filed a Petition for Divorce and/or Legal Separation and a Judgment of Legal...
When a temporary permanent placement order is ordered due to a drug addiction of one of the parents can that order later change?
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Answered on November 06, 2022
This can be changed prior to the entry of a final Order if you are taking steps to deal with addiction and maintain drug free. A track record of...
At the Enforce Physical Placement Hearing am I allowed to ask to change the temporary permanent placement order?
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Answered on November 06, 2022
You can request make up time for lost placement, but would need to file a separate Motion for Modification of Placement.
Parent intentionally using wrong last name for child.
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Answered on November 05, 2022
If you share joint legal custody, this is a violation. You could file a motion for contempt and for an Order restraining her from such further...
Can children be removed from a home if evidence of physical abuse surfaces from several years ago?
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Answered on November 05, 2022
It will really depend on the nature of the abuse and the allegations. if the abuse is likely to repeat and it has een investigated that it is...
Who claims our children as dependents on taxes?
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Answered on November 02, 2022
The Court Order still controls as to who is awarded the tax deductions for the children.