Can I move with my children to another state?

If father has visitation or actual relationship with the child, he could file a paternity action and ask that you return the child.

Can one county enforce child support differently than another county?

The difference might depend on whether DCSS is the Petitioner or just the enforcer; if just the enforcer, they aren't a party so they can't modify...

Can a protected person drop a peaceful contact order / restraining order?

You can show up at the hearing at ask that it be dropped; you can call the department clerk and ask that the hearing for the permanent order be...

I have received legal separation papers from the court asking for my response. Can i check the box divorce and get a divorce?

Yes - by checking the 'dissolution' box, the case is changed from Legal Separation to Divorce. No urther complications.

Child custody and visitation. is it OK to ask my child's mom to see if she will be willing to keep our child on my weekend?

It is of course ok but it would have been better to have included a provision that when the other parent is exercising the right to first refusal,...

Spousal Support?

The best way is be convincing with sufficient evidence of disability that prevents you from supporting yourself.

You've already done it - scheduled mediation and a court hearing for visitation and/or custody. Until then, there's very little you can do.

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What does change in orders, services, placements, custody or status: terminate dependency, custody to mother.

I would say that his parental rights are not being terminated - CPS is terminating the dependency case - and giving custody to you. If dad wants...

How can I get all my money back from a default judgement that was found to be void in a child support case??

The money went to the mother of the child so any request for return of the money would have to be directed to the person who received it. I...

My ex-wife is asking that I sign a Caretaker Relative Agreement. I have primary physical custody of our son.

It's difficult to say without seeing the form, but it's title suggests that it's contents name a person other than you as your child's caretaker -...