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Can a 16 year old CO resident who lives with her father be prevented from returning by her WA resident mother?
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Answered on September 14, 2010
Normally both parents in a marriage have an equal claim to custody. Since you have lived with your dad in CO for 3 years and are enrolled there in...
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What are the chances of mom's rights being terminated?
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Answered on September 13, 2010
I used to do abuse and neglect cases for DSHS. Termination cases are very dependent on the specific facts. A history of drug addiction and...
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Unborn child custody and Military fathers rights
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Answered on September 13, 2010
When your child is born, either you or the mother can file a Petition to Determine Parentage. Once the court establishes that you have paternal...
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How can a non custodial parent obtian custodial rights when the custodial parent is in jail
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Answered on September 08, 2010
It depends. If there is an existing custody order, the non-custodial parent must file a petition to modify the existing order. If there is no...
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How do I get restraining order reinstated for my son mother until he is 18
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Answered on September 08, 2010
You should consult with a domestic violence facilitator in your county courthouse. If your court does not provide this service, an experienced...
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Can my husband of 6 years adopt my son?
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Answered on September 08, 2010
Yes. There is a special statute dealing with adoption by step-parents. The bio dad has had no contact with the boy since birth. Your husband will...
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Baby's father's visitation
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Answered on September 08, 2010
You ask if you must allow the father to take the baby on extended holidays across the US. No. However, I recommend that you propose a reasonable...
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Does a spouse have to tell the other spouse how much money is in their account if the other spouse is not on the account?
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Answered on September 01, 2010
Not unless there is a court order. However, both spouses are have a "fiduciary responsibility" of fair play to each other. If one spouse hides...
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I am just a aunt can I petition the court for custody due to a drug addicted mom and neglect father?
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Answered on September 01, 2010
You say that you and your husband already have physical custody of the 12 year old child, and that the mom is an addict and the dad has abandoned...
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My sister's husband is leaving her. She is addicted to prescription drugs and her husband is going out of state.
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Answered on September 01, 2010
In certain cases a non-parent can get court-ordered custody of a child. These are difficult cases, however, so you should consult with an...
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