What can i do to keep my child if i have never been in any trouble at all before but have recently failed a drug test for OCS

You will need to hire a lawyer if possible to guide you through the process of dealing with OCS. In some cases the juvenile court will appoint an...

Can we get Custody?

To answer your question, "Can WE get custody?" the answer is that your boyfriend, being the father, has the right to petition the court for a...

18 year old daughter moved out of mother's home to live with me (father) and 12 year old wants to do the same, what can I do?

The 18 year old is no longer a minor and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the court in a custody proceeding. She can live where she likes....

18 year old daughter moved out of mother's home to live with me (father) and 12 year old wants to do the same, what can I do?

The 18 year old is no longer a minor and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the court in a custody proceeding. She can live where she likes. ...

How do I go about giving my rights up

You can't give up your legal parental responsibilities on your own. If someone else is trying to legally adopt your children, they will need to...

If I leave home to live with my dad and grandmother at 17 without going to court can the police make me go back home?

Technically, the police could try to force you back to your legal guardian, but in my experience they usually don't do that when the minor is 17.

False/abussed protection order

It is difficult to have a person who alleges abuse, but then fails to obtain the protective order, sanctioned by the court beyond the court costs...

Options when ex doesn't obey judgment.

Yes, you can seek emergency relief in court under certain circumstances. You can also file for contempt of court if your ex is violating the...

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How to Prove the lies

This is posted in "child custody" but I'm not sure if you are describing a custody proceeding or a criminal prosecution. In a criminal case, the...

Can my son father wife income be considered in child support calculation.

In some cases the income of the father's spouse can be taken into account when calculating child support. You should hire an attorney and discuss...