Questions answered by Jill K. Whitbeck

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I need to get personal items from my residence my child father put a order of protection on because i wanted to end relationship

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You need to read your protective order carefully, as it may have a provision in it for you to make one visit to the home with a law enforcement...

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I've decided to terminate services w/ my lawyer and I'm afraid I won't find another lawyer soon. Should I proceed?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Such a decision is very personal, although being without an attorney is a really bad idea. There is no reason you cannot remain represented by...

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If a custodial mother becomes long-term institutionalized, does the non-custodial father automatically get custody?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Nothing legal is automatic. If there are existing court orders, you need to file to have them modified based on the changed circumstances. If...

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What is the process for a step-parent adoption, when there's no father on the birth certificate?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Yes, parental rights must be terminated even if there is no father on the birth certificate. In fact, you may need to terminate as to the...

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When regarding an unmarried couple, why would be it negative for the child to have a different surname than the father? Mother?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You have the right to name the child. He has no say, and any petition he files to change the child's name would not be successful (although you...

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What are my options? How do I prove the abuse?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

It would take you longer to get emancipated than the month until you turn 18. Your best option at this point is to ride it out for the next month,...

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How do I give up my rights to my daughter on my own?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You cannot terminate your own rights. You have a financial obligation to your child, even if you choose to have no contact with the child, and you...

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Can I move out of my mothers house cause she beats me so bad she don't stop someone else has to pull her off me

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You cannot just move out, without filing reports and following through, as your mother can report you as a run away or delinquent and get you...

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Girl I dated says she's pregnant, now she needs money for an abortion. What do I do?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

If you believe she is pregnant, and you believe she will use the money to obtain an abortion, and you do not wish to be a father, then you should...

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If CPS removes a child and allows the out of state parent to come get them, does the non custodial parent now have custody?

Jill's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You are the custodial parent, but only as to CPS in Texas. You need to file a motion to modify child support in whatever jurisdiction issued the...

Jill K. Whitbeck's Answers (6923)

I need to get personal items from my residence my child father put a order of protection on because i wanted to end relationship

I've decided to terminate services w/ my lawyer and I'm afraid I won't find another lawyer soon. Should I proceed?

If a custodial mother becomes long-term institutionalized, does the non-custodial father automatically get custody?

What is the process for a step-parent adoption, when there's no father on the birth certificate?

When regarding an unmarried couple, why would be it negative for the child to have a different surname than the father? Mother?

What are my options? How do I prove the abuse?

How do I give up my rights to my daughter on my own?

Can I move out of my mothers house cause she beats me so bad she don't stop someone else has to pull her off me

Girl I dated says she's pregnant, now she needs money for an abortion. What do I do?

If CPS removes a child and allows the out of state parent to come get them, does the non custodial parent now have custody?