Can my 12 year old decide not to go to her dads?

I agree, the answer is no. However, he can threaten you with court but if you make her available and he cannot convince her to go either, that is...

Can my ex get jail time for going against a court order?

Jail? Probably not. You have remedies in the family case and possibly with the IRS. Contact a local family attorney about the procedure in the...

Need help with child custody in my family?

If you are being abused, you should call the police or the local County Department of Human Services to report your abuse. If that is too scary,...

Can I get my daughter back? It's time.

If the guardian will work with you on reunification, you can work together to terminate the guardianship. If not, I encourage you to consult with a...

Can I not allow maternal grandparents to have my son overnight if I have full custody ?

Your facts are a bit confusing. If by full custody, you mean you have sole legal custody and primary placment, how is the son getting to the...

Can I make a legal document about custody without going to court?

No placement agreement is enforceable unless made an order of the court in your family case.

How much pull does GAL havr?

The Commissioner or Judge generally rely heavily on the GAL recommendation. However, there are no guarantees about predictions. A local family...

Can i file abandonment on my childs father if he has not seen or asked about her in over a year?

The action you choose to take depends on whether it is more important to keep him from taking a more active role in her life or obtain financial...

STOP discussing potential criminal charges online (or anywhere) and speak in person with a criminal defense attorney ASAP. And remove this post.

This is a question for a family therapist, not a lawyer. But perhaps her dad should be figuring out how to handle this sensitive situation. If he...