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My ex girlfriend and I seperated after she had my son. She doesn't let me see my son so can I sign over my parental right?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 24, 2011

No you cannot sign over your parental RIGHTS and thereby escape your legal DUTY to support your son. If courts allowed fathers to sign away their...

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My sons Biological father is trying to see him after 9 years of being gone, what are my rights?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 24, 2011

I am a California lawyer. Laws in your state may be different. You do not have to let him see the boy UNLESS there are existing court orders...

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Mother's son is denying our agreement and not letting me see my son and threatening to move out of state what do I do?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

The answer is obvious; You cannot make enforcible orders re custody, only judges can. So you need to go to court to see a judge for orders. You...

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Will the mediator suggest for the father to go get a job to help support the our kids because he is relying on his moms income??

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

1. Child support is NEVER discussed at custody mediation. However, once a parenting plan stating the amount of time each party has with the...

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My son wants equal time with his newborn infant but she says she will breastfeed and he will have no overnight visits.

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

I am a California lawyer. Laws in your state may differ. The courts generally favor breastfeeding IN INFANCY, but only so long. The courts will...

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My ex told my 11 year old that he cannot join sports or anything else if it falls on his weekends, can he do this?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

I am a California lawyer. Laws in your state may differ. Father can do what he wants with the child while the child is with him. And you...

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I need a lawyer that is not going to cost an arm and leg

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 04, 2011

I am a california lawyer, laws in your state may differ: First re "expensive custody battle" some attorneys (myself) also provide a service of...

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My daughter got merried 11 years ago.she lived with him about 6 weeks she cant find him now to get a deviorce what are her

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 02, 2011

I am a California lawyer. Laws in your state may differ. If you cannot find him then you must petition the court to "Serve by Publication"...

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How can we ensure that our daughter´s custody goes to her maternal grandparents in case of death of both her parents?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 02, 2011

Bottom line. No you cannot absolutely guaranty who gets custody if you and wife predecease your children. Courts always have the right to make the...

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Can my ex really gain full custody of our minor children?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 02, 2011

I am a Californi a lawyer. Laws in your state may differ. Dont be a Polyana: Of course the court can grant custrody to a father. yiou know...

Thomas Allen Neil's Answers (929)

My ex girlfriend and I seperated after she had my son. She doesn't let me see my son so can I sign over my parental right?

My sons Biological father is trying to see him after 9 years of being gone, what are my rights?

Mother's son is denying our agreement and not letting me see my son and threatening to move out of state what do I do?

Will the mediator suggest for the father to go get a job to help support the our kids because he is relying on his moms income??

My son wants equal time with his newborn infant but she says she will breastfeed and he will have no overnight visits.

My ex told my 11 year old that he cannot join sports or anything else if it falls on his weekends, can he do this?

I need a lawyer that is not going to cost an arm and leg

My daughter got merried 11 years ago.she lived with him about 6 weeks she cant find him now to get a deviorce what are her

How can we ensure that our daughter´s custody goes to her maternal grandparents in case of death of both her parents?

Can my ex really gain full custody of our minor children?