Can my ex take our son out of state if he has only temp. custody?

Your ex is normally allowed to take the child out of state unless the court order prohibits this. If the trips he took are unusual, harmful to your...

Can an open application for SSA Disability negatively affect a marriage dissolution/child custody case?

Your open application for SSA, including mental health information, cannot be accessed by your spouse to use against you in a custody case. Under...

I am with child and I want to keep it I have c.p.s history The father is involved what should I do ? To keep my child ?

It sounds like you adopted out three children, you have a CPS history, and you are now concerned that the state will take away your fourth child...

The term "deadbeat dad" normally refers to a father who is not paying child support. Deadbeat dads cannot claim their kids on their taxes because...

Should I let him see the kids or should I hold him to the parenting plan?

Q: "Should I let him see the kids?" A: No. Q: "Should I hold him to the parenting plan?" A: Yes. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody,...

If I am mentally disabled, then am i able to get custody of my grandchild if she should need me to?

Your chances to get non-parental (grandparent) custody depend on the circumstances, and the degree of disability. It’s always best to consult with...

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If my child support has been raised to an unfair amount, can I abandon my child which would eliminate paying child support

There is no way to avoid child support by abandoning the child. Your parental rights and responsibilities continue unless the child is adopted....

I was looking for advice filling a parenting plan for my daughter. Her and her mom live in california and i live in washington.

If your daughter has lived in CA less than 6 months and you and the mom were not married, you need to file a Petition for Residential Schedule (if...

What do I need to file? and how do I prepare to represent myself pro-se in my divorce trial?

You should follow the requirements of the Case Schedule and the Local Rules. With trial only 30 days away, it's possible that the court will only...

First step in adopting, non custodial parent won't sign over rights.

You should consult with an adoption attorney. The procedure for step-parent adoptions is easier than other adoptions. If the bio mom won't agree,...