I have 3rd party custody, of a now four year old (my nephew ) Due to state removing him from only parent (drug addict) mother We

There is no question asked. If I wanted to adopt, I would definitely use an experienced local family law attorney who regularly handles...

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I am not on the birth certificate nor married to the mother, I want to file for temporary custody which form do I use?

As I understand it, you are confident that you are the father (hence, the parentage litigation.) So don't use anything dealing with a "nonparental"...

How would i go about sueing CPS?

I agree with Mr. Hawkins' answer, and also have one other observation. It appears that your chief complaint is that CPS may have believed the...

Requirements for default in family law case

First, I assume that respondent HAS ignored the summons and other paperwork which were properly served. In a dissolution action, it does little...

Can new information be presented at time of trial and since the adequate cause hearing in family court this is for modification.

The judge may allow testimony about anything which might affect his/her ruling on any issue in the modification action. The fact that it hasn't...

In adding additional information prior to trial and after the adequate cause hearing. Do I just submit my declaration and cover

The adequate cause hearing indicates that this is a parenting plan modification. At trial, the court usually does not base its decision on...

If i have a baby will cps take my child away from me when i have a case thats been closed for 3 years?

Other factors should enter into your consideration whether to give birth. Does the father want a child? Are you both financially able to support a...

How specific can a parenting plan be?

Yes, these provisions may be included in a parenting plan if you feel they are necessary, especially if the parenting plan is an agreed...

Can I collect child support if I took care of someone else's child?

However, a problem lies in your statement that she "lived" with you, suggesting that she no longer does. With few exceptions, court orders about...

My teenage step daughter is spending the majority of her time with us, can we get custody & child support changed?

Modifying a final parenting plan is not encouraged by the courts, because they want to promote stability and reduce conflict involving a child....