Can i get custody of my 9 year old if she hasn't lived with me for the past 5?
This is one of those cases where you really must go in for a real consult.
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This is one of those cases where you really must go in for a real consult.
A court must make a finding that doing so would be in the best interest of the children, not the best interest of the father who wants a new start.
Your continued acts of being protective of this man, over the best interests of your children, could cause you lots of future legal problems....
Call your local Bar Association to inquire about free legal service providers available in your area.
Hopefully you are not getting that advice from an attorney. Not disclosing assets will be one of the worst things you could possibly do for your case.
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It looks like you found a bunch already. Off to a good start!
No assets? Oh, there is an asset and it will require some unraveling to determine who gets what. AVVO has many fine lawyers whose profiles and...
What do you mean by "sole custody"? Since we don't use the term "custody", I'm guessing you don't have an actual legal document regarding...