If the settlement was a "lump sum" settlement classified as damages for mental and physical pain and suffering, then the settlement should be...

My childs father took my son for a year bc he does not want to pay child support.

It would be hard to giving advice without knowing whether the hearing is for custody, support, or both. Hopefully, you have an attorney already...

How do I get temporary emergency custody ASAP of my daughter?

You can hire an attorney to file for emergency custody, and to review the current judgment to determine if it allows you take physical custody of...

How can we get a 15 y/o emancipated without parental consent?

Filing for custody would probably be a better alternative than trying to have her emancipated at 15.

Need to know the steps for at least visitation rights?

Unless the grandparents agree to set up some visitation, you will need to hire an attorney to file for it in court.

How can I have my child's father relinquish his rights?

You can obtain a custody judgment that restricts the father's ability have contact with the child.

My sons father will not answer my calls when my son is with him. He will only communicate via text. Is this legal?

It's not illegal for him to communicate only via text. You can have some regulations and restrictions concerning communication and physical periods...

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I have provisional custody by mandate what do I have to do to get full custody of these two kids?

Hiring an attorney would be a good start. If the parents of the children agree to transfer custody, a consent judgment can be prepared to submit to...

OCS can intervene and remove a child or place restrictions on who cares for the child if they deem the child is in danger. Many times, OCS...

Can I obtain full custody of my daughter?

He could file in court and ask for "full" custody, but, based solely on the information you've stated, it doesn't sound likely that he would be...