Custody Jurisdiction

Too much missing information. There are local rules which may apply here. Normally one Court will not over ride a prior court order but there can...

Emancipating a child who has his own child and not having to pay support anymore

This is a major maybe and very fact sensitive. Under certain circumstances you can emancipate an 18 year old but not just because he fathered a...

I am not in possession of a green card yet. can I leave the country without a legal separation? What would the implications be?

You need to repost this as an immigration question. Also, it is always better if the person involved posts. best of luck

My ex takes our kids to dr then doesn't pay the bill and I have no knowledge until it goes to collections. Am I liable for it

Sorry to say you are going to need a lawyer to straighten out this mess. First, are the children under your insurance? if so the Doctor is going...

Father on my birth certificate passed away 5 yrs ago do i have a right to his estate?

You need to consult a probate attorney in MA. If you can prove you are his daughter you may have some rights. Not all estates have to be probated....

How can my husband gain visitation rights to see his son who lives out of state?

The first question is what does the Decree of Dissolution say about Parenting time. Is the Mother following whatever is provided in the Decree. ...

Is both parties informed about subpoenas issued in regards to post divorce case?

There are two kinds of subpoena available to your husband. Note, that he must get any subpoenas approved( signed by the court) prior to service. ...

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My son is 13. Recently, he has been refusing to see or talk to his father. The father is non-custodial.

Your son in a minor and cannot legally refuse to visit his father, however there may be some mitigating circumstances here. First if the Court...

Generally the answer is no, at least in Indiana. Unless you make it possible for your BF to be un or underemployed your income should not matter. ...

Indiana requires Court Orders for legal guardianship. What you have now will not stand up to a challenge. Further, it may not be recognized by...