What can I do if my child's mother sent him to live with relatives out of state without my permission?

When you say that she has custody, what do you mean? Generally, if you have parenting time rights, the other parent cannot simply remove the child...

Child abandonment by noncustodial parent

Abandonment and neglect are the exact reasons why the child support system was established in the first place. You aren't going to be able to sue,...

How do I give notice to an absent parent?

You can't. The court will probably demand that you (a) make a dililgent effort to locate the father, and (b) publish a notice of the hearing...

How do you evict a family member who has never paid rent and refuses to leave?

Call the police and have him charged with trespassing. Tell the cops to remove him from the home, then change the locks. Or, the next time he is...

Can i give family member power of attorney to prevent investgagation

Your plan won't work. First, you cannot simply "give" your parents "guardianship" of your kids. That's a legal process. Second, the state will...

What is needed to have my 16 year old sister move in with me?

What is needed is a court order from NY granting you custody of your sister. Her father may contest such a request. What you don't mention is why...

There is no age where a child can choose a parent to live with. It doesn't work that way in MN - the judge could, if they wish to, take the...

It means to hold off on awarding a support amount for 6 months. No one can permanently waive support.

Does my son's biological father have rights to his medical records without a court order?

If you were never married to the father, and there are no court orders establishing parental rights for him, then you have every right to exclude...

Do I need to file something with the court to move my child out of the state of Minnesota

In my opinion, I would advise that you absolutely need to have a signed court order authorizing the move along with a new parenting time schedule...