Questions answered by Joshua T. Mathews

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What papers do i need to file and can i do it myself because I do have a limited income

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

The case will have to involve the father, and if she really doesn't know who it is, then she will have to go through a long process. When you say,...

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How do I change child visitation for my son and his ex step father?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Was his visitation court ordered? It should be relatively easy to stop, based upon your statements. I don't know how old the child is, and that...

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I have a son with a girl, we are not married and she will not let me see my son. What forms can I file with the court

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Forms won't do much of anything. You'll have to file a petition for paternity, custody and parenting time, but that's just to open the case. The...

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How to I become a guardian to my niece when I do not have the consent of her mother ?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

I agree with Ms. Zigtema. You would file a Petition for Guardianship to be heard by the probate judge. Guardianship is an emergency action, and...

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Is it legal for a sole custody parent to keep a child away from the other parent once that parent is cleared by Doctors?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

This is a difficult question. You say that you have been "cleared to see [your] children;" cleared by whom? If there is an order for protection...

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Child Custody question. My sister has very low income and needs a lawyer that specializes in child custody cases.

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

I agree with the prior answers, but I'm curious about the first part of the question. When you say she doesn't want to wait until the children are...

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Step by step on what my options are to regain custody or terminate guardianship of my kids.

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

This is definitely not a "step by step" process. Every single option will depend on your specific circumstances, and the reasons why someone got...

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Getting full custody of my 11year old

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

There is no such thing as full custody. There is sole or joint custody, and refers only to the right to be involved in decisions regarding health,...

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I have just denied the non-custodial parent visitation for the first time. Will the judge find me in contempt after one denial?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

I agree with Mr. Barrett. It is unlikely that he would get a contempt order this time, but he could get compensatory time with the child, and if...

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Do I need a Child Custody attorney?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

A lot of the information you're getting may be a little questionable, but the bigger concern is that you've filed to pay child support. Paying...

Joshua T. Mathews's Answers (529)

What papers do i need to file and can i do it myself because I do have a limited income

How do I change child visitation for my son and his ex step father?

I have a son with a girl, we are not married and she will not let me see my son. What forms can I file with the court

How to I become a guardian to my niece when I do not have the consent of her mother ?

Is it legal for a sole custody parent to keep a child away from the other parent once that parent is cleared by Doctors?

Child Custody question. My sister has very low income and needs a lawyer that specializes in child custody cases.

Step by step on what my options are to regain custody or terminate guardianship of my kids.

Getting full custody of my 11year old

I have just denied the non-custodial parent visitation for the first time. Will the judge find me in contempt after one denial?

Do I need a Child Custody attorney?