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If I am 16 years old but dont live with my parent, they technically have custody of me though so how do i change that?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

I don't know of a way to relieve your parents of the duty to take care of you if you are 16. You should find someone to discuss this with...

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My children were removed from their mothers custody and placed into foster care. I am the father and wish to get the children

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

DSHS is required by their own regulations to give preference to family members for permanent placement. There are exceptions, however, where...

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My husband is not paying rent and I want him to leave because he is a freeloader, what can I do he wont "just go"!

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

You can't legally kick your husband out under these circumstances. As a marital comunity you both have equal rights to the nome you share, until...

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I have been married to a permanent resident for 24 years he abandoned me 4 years ago and is living with another woman

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

You ask if this makes him a bigamist under Texas law. I've never researched this issue, but I doubt it. You would need to consult with a Texas...

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Im married and taking care of a free loader I met on the internet a year ago and I want to remove hime from my home, how can I?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

Is this free loader the one you married? Is he paying rent? If he's not your husband, and is not paying rent, you can probably get an ex parte...

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My daughter-in-law (Russian) has had green card for 8 years, has bi-polar disorder. Last week she was arrested for reckless

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

You ask if she will be deported. You should re-post this question in the "immigration" category. Family law deals with divorce and custody...

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How does spousal support work in Washington state

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

Spousal support is not favored in WA. There must be a long term marriage (7 or 8 years), ability to pay, and a demonstrated need. A lazy spouse in...

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At what point is a child considered abandoned by a parent?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

There is no set time. Three weeks is not abandonment; one year is. You should consider filing a petition for nonparental custody. You should...

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Custodial parent for last 16 years w/o much regular child support/help, if child lives with other parent, will I have to pay?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

Normally the noncustodial parent has to pay support. This is likely in the situation you describe. If tne dad takes custody and applies for state...

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I want my son's biological father to sign over his parental rights. I am not married yet, but will be in the future.

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

The facilitator is basically right. The bio dad can relinquish rights, but only in an adoption. After you are married your husband can file a...

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If I am 16 years old but dont live with my parent, they technically have custody of me though so how do i change that?

My children were removed from their mothers custody and placed into foster care. I am the father and wish to get the children

My husband is not paying rent and I want him to leave because he is a freeloader, what can I do he wont "just go"!

I have been married to a permanent resident for 24 years he abandoned me 4 years ago and is living with another woman

Im married and taking care of a free loader I met on the internet a year ago and I want to remove hime from my home, how can I?

My daughter-in-law (Russian) has had green card for 8 years, has bi-polar disorder. Last week she was arrested for reckless

How does spousal support work in Washington state

At what point is a child considered abandoned by a parent?

Custodial parent for last 16 years w/o much regular child support/help, if child lives with other parent, will I have to pay?

I want my son's biological father to sign over his parental rights. I am not married yet, but will be in the future.