You must request relative placement of your grandchild with the Children’s Division and the Juvenile Court that jurisdiction over your grandchild....

Can you legally move to another state with your child with a opened cps case?

If there is an open case with the Children’s Division, then the State has legal custody of your children and you only have physical placement of...

If you are still paying child support for a 19-year-old, then the child is either still in high school or in a post-secondary educational program....

You cannot file for an adoption of children in state custody unless the state agrees to the adoption. The parental rights of the biological...

If I gave my aunt permanent guardianship but I still have my parental rights, am I allowed to have visitation?

You may be able to request visitation through the guardianship case. You may also be able to file a Motion to Terminate the Guardianship if you...

You need to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the original child support...

You have to follow the court order unless your ex agrees to reasonable modifications. If the court order gives him time that would interfere with...

Can I hand deliver a notice of moving to the custodial parent?

The law requires that the notice be sent by certified mail, return-receipt requested. Presumably the post office will pay closer attention to...

If your husband denies that he drinks excessively, or is an alcoholic, then in any court case the burden will be on you to prove that his drinking...

Is it smart for me and my ex to have a notarized Custody plan if so what if she decides to go back on it?

Yes, she can change her mind. A notarized custody plan is nothing more than an agreement, which can be revoked at any time. You do not have an...