I'm 14 years old, I've been in foster care for a month. My mom is fighting for custody. Can I choose where I go for the best?

You definitely will be given a voice, though you won't be asked to choose. Ms. Whitbeck is right - you should continue to advocate for yourself...

Who has more rights to our child?

Assuming there were no custody orders entered before now, then you arguably have primary physical custody by operation of law (see NRS 126.031). ...

Can my ex-husband re-open a custody case that was closed by the DA's office?

When you say "per the court order, I was required to pay child support. . ." I take that to mean you had a custody order that awarded her specific...

Nope. He's obligated to pay child support regardless of his choice not to have a relationship with the children. In fact, the courts are under...

Child custody court confusion

Your description of the events is a little confusing. I'm unclear as to where you are in the overall process, but assuming personal service is not...

I filed a petition to relocate with children. He has, supposedly filed for emergency custody. What Is next?

This sounds like a fairly common emotional response in a high-conflict case. Your petition to relocate will not be deemed grounds for a change in...

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I have just started the process of a divorce from my spouse and had the judge sign a prelimanry injunction.

If he believes the joint preliminary injunction is an order, then he might live by it. Unfortunately, if he's inclined to ignore it, it won't...

Do I need a child custody attorney?

Handling contested child custody disputes is like doing surgery on yourself without a doctor. Attorneys have specialize training and personal...

So how can I go about getting a lawyer for soul custody

If you can demonstrate that you have had 20 out of 30 days (on average) for the last year, then you should petition the court to "confirm" the de...

Deadline to remove my name from the mortgage has passed. What are my options?

If your ex has listed the house, she has met the first condition of the decree. What you need to do is ask the listing broker, as well as...