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Me and my ex-wife have two children together (9yr old daughter & 5 yr old son). In June/July 2020 she took me to court accusing me of being an abuser. Her accusations did not have any evidence and I was awarded the children's primary residence. We had joint custody but with primary residence with me. Every other week the kids were to visit their mother's from Friday 10am-Sunday 5pm. The kids are homeschooled. Between Sept 2020 - Feb 2022, she made petitions and motions to have that order changed. Each time her motions were dismissed because of lack of evidence. She made another petition and motion in the past few months. Again accusing that the kids are abused and mistreated under my care. The kids are homeschooled and she made allegations that their education isn't being take care of properly. Anyway there was trial set for Dec 29th 2022. I had everything prepared and all the evidences ready to show that everything she was saying was false and the kids themselves are happy with the set up that's been in place since Sept 2020. I was never given a chance to defend myself as the Defendant. I walked in...her attorney and my attorney talked about a deal...my attorney told me apparently the Judge was going to change things to 1 week with me and 1 week with their mom. So either I take that or the best that can happen is 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. I was really confused where all this was coming from. My attorney never told me there would be offers made. Even when we spoke the night before, she did not tell me anything other than advise on how to be prepared for the trial. No trial occured. And I lost my days with my kids. On Thursday Dec 29, it was ordered that it will be "shared residence" for the children with 2 weeks with dad and 2 weeks with mom.
JA: Has a petition to modify custody been filed?
Customer: By who?
JA: What is the basis for the custody modification?
Customer: Mother of children alleged that kids are mistreated and not educated properly with me. But I though there would be trial and the burden of proof would be on her to prove why kids should lose primary residence with me. That did not happen
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: That is the overall situation, but ofcourse little details here and there can be mentioned later. But this is the main issue.

1.3.2023

My spouse and I are separating. We have 2 daughters. Do I need a lawyer
JA: What are the assets involved here? Are there any minor children?
Customer: 2 minor daughters, a home, vehicles, retirement
JA: Were any marital funds used for the mortgage or property improvements?
Customer: Yes
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: we want 50/50 custody but I still will need child support

1.3.2023

My step daughter's mother wants to move long distance while our current custody agreement states we all must reside in Colorado Springs. If we can't civilly agree on a new plan what can we do if she decides to move with the current agreement in place?
JA: What's the reason for the relocation? How much advance notice has been given?
Customer: Her husband(daughter's stepdad) want to move closer to his family for support and to support his family since his father died. They may be moving summer 2023.
JA: Has there been any mediation on this issue?
Customer: We've only just found out they want to pursue moving. We're hoping we can agree on a schedule to avoid any legal concerns, but our daughter is 7 now and has been established in a school and we've been living here since she was born and strongly enforced staying in CO from both parties since she was born
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Right now we have 50/50 split with no child support. I am active duty military, my husband is active reserve. Her mother is a stay at home mom and her stepfather is about to separate from the military.

1.3.2023

my husband and I have contacted CHFS Ky faces over this holiday break about adopting a sibling group. We are home-studied approved! Just wondering what are the requirements and if we meet them?
JA: Have you filed any adoption papers in KY family court?
Customer: Not as of yet. We haven't been approved by CKFS
JA: Do the biological parents consent to the adoption?
Customer: They're on their page as available.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: that's all.

1.3.2023

I am in need of a pro bono lawyer who will go up against CPS
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: No they're in the process of terminating my parental rights and adopting my child out I have court coming up in January the 26th
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: California
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I'm not exactly sure what you mean by anything else they should know before they contact me

1.2.2023

If the mother doesn't return a child how long to you can report it to law enforcement
JA: What steps has the mother taken? Has she filed any papers in family court?
Customer: I have custody she gets visit from Thursday to Sunday
JA: Family law varies by state. What state is she in?
Customer: She sent a message to me and said she would not be at the drop off. We are in Fayetteville Wv
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

1.2.2023

I have guardianship for a foreign exchange student. Am I liable for her as a teenage driver?
JA: What state are you in? Guardianship law varies by location.
Customer: california
JA: Do the biological parents consent to the guardianship?
Customer: yes they are vietnamese living in vietnam
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

1.2.2023

well its a doozy
JA: What steps have been taken? Have any papers been filed in family court?
Customer: my mom and dad were married in louisianna sep 1977, but he was not divorced from his exwife in texas till may of 1978. my dad passed away saturday and we need to fill out the death certificate.
JA: Has he talked to a lawyer about this yet?
Customer: the exwife thinks that she is still married to my dad, but my mom says that she is married to him. the funeral home states that the ex wife is just that, the ex wife, but unsure about the marriage to my mom. since the divorce was not final. how does this work
JA: The Family Lawyer will be able to walk you through that. Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no i think that is the biggest question right now

1.2.2023

please, my son is with his father and for safety reasons i asked for his address and he told me no and that i couldn’t come get him. My son and i stay in Ga and the father stays in VA but i am currently in the state the father stays in.
JA: Who currently has legal custody?
Customer: I do, we did not sign any legitimize paperwork
JA: Is there a child custody order in place?
Customer: no
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

1.2.2023

I need an attorney
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: Not yet
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: TN
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I have to respond to the petition by 1/19/2023.

1.2.2023

what can I do to stop my son baby mother from taking the baby out of state she don't have custody of any of her other children children because she's a drug addict now she wants to take the baby back to Michigan where she don't have a place to stay that's why she came to Oregon so they wouldn't take the baby after birth
JA: What's the reason for the relocation? How much advance notice has been given?
Customer: Because she cannot be here anymore in my house because she just get drunk argue about stupid stuff and pick your fights with my son cuz she either don't have anything to drink or any cigarettes or any other drugs
JA: Has there been any mediation on this issue?
Customer: ?
JA: What confuses you?
Customer: Meditation
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Yes I just don't think the baby will be safe if you go back to an environment which she came from she's going to be in the same boat she was in before and I don't want my grandchild to be in the sister I rather take care of her myself

1.2.2023

If I transfer real property (i.e. my home) into a family (Grantor) trust will my heirs lose the benefit of a stepped up basis upon my death?
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: No. I'm just doing some estate planning and have a family trust but want to know if transferring real property into the trust would then prohibit my heirs from getting a stepped up bases in that property at my death.
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: Utah
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No.

1.2.2023

I'm 66 years old, divorced, I have a minor child who turns 14 this month. She primarily lives with her mother, but by legal agreement I get to claim her on my taxes. She is eligible to receive social security child benefit. Can I receive it and use it to pay child support and other expenses?
JA: How old is the child? What state does she live in?
Customer: 14, Florida
JA: Is there an agreement for payment of child support?
Customer: Yes
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I dont think so

1.2.2023

My divorce occurred back in 2010. Along with that information I would also like you to know that from 2010 untill 2020 my ex-wife,and I were co-parenting just fine. It wasn't untill my second divorce took place, while the world was going into global recession. That a new allegation was brought forth, claiming that the children were not going to be safe around me. I personally have never had any type of domestic charges, nor do I suffer from any type of mental deficiencies. But after 10 years without issues, it took my second wife congregating along with my first wife. To make a whole new set of claims, they both now claim to be scared for the childrens well being, as well as their own. At this point I'm not sure what I can do. I'm not even allowed to speak to my children. (Per their mother not the court) my two ex wives are now meeting together off and on throughout the year. Even meeting for no less than a week for Christmas. All the while I am still being pushed to the side, and kept away from them (all of my children). This is taking a toll on me to the fullest possiblity. I'm sorry to write so much, but Im truly hurting. I hope there's at least some sort of direction I could be pointed in. To help reconcile and rebuild the relationships that I love and miss having with my children. I know this has takin such a huge toll on my family. And has basically broken me to the core. I need my family back.
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: I have. But I seem to be up against the wall, once they both take the stand. Or at least that's how it has gone thus far.
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: Indiana, and Tennessee. My oldest 2 boys are 15 and 13. They live in Tennessee. My youngest 2 (boy 8 and my girl 6) live in Indiana.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Yes after the divorce with my first wife, I received full custody of my oldest 2 because of decisions she made that ultimately ended up with her being under Dr care in a mental facility for 3 weeks to a month.

1.2.2023

If two parents are not married in the state of louisiana, can the father legally keep the child from the mother?
JA: Who currently has legal custody?
Customer: Would that be on the birth certificate?
JA: Is there a child custody order in place?
Customer: No
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Bad of mow, police have not been called. But father is threatening mother that she cannot pick up her child or “it’s going to get ugly” as of now*

1.2.2023

I need legal aid assistance in Tampa Bay Florida with a child custody issue.
JA: Who currently has legal custody?
Customer: This is a brand new case now filings or orders until approximately 2 weeks ago by the child's father's family. I am the father of the mother and she is incarcerated in the county jail in Tampa Bay. She has only days to respond to the motion that has been filed. She was served December 20th and she has 20 days from that date to respond or lose all privelages and rights over her daughter. There are several details that are imperative that needs to shared.
JA: Has a custody order been entered or modified?
Customer: Sorry...No current orders.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The child is 1 year old. There is a filing but no orders.

1.2.2023

if there is no custody order, and the absent father has not seen the children or paid child support for 3 years, can i move put of state? i live in Wisconsin.
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in WI family court?
Customer: no, i haven't done anything yet.
JA: Have you talked to a lawyer about this yet?
Customer: no, not yet
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no, that's all information i have now

1.2.2023

If the custody agreement states. The parties agree that's the husband will continue to pay 100% of the children's childcares expenses directly to the childcare provider. As such, the husband shall have authority to choose where the children receive childcare. Does this mean if I start paying childcare then I can decide if they stay where they are currently being taken care of.
JA: Who currently has legal custody?
Customer: I have primary custody
JA: Is there a child custody order in place?
Customer: Yes
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: He has visitation from Thursday at 4 to Sunday at 6 every other week and visit every Thursday night. He pays child support.

1.2.2023

What is the allowable mileage reimbursement for the Guardian of a SNT for the benefit of the special needs person?
JA: What state are you in? Guardianship law varies by location.
Customer: New York
JA: Do the biological parents consent to the guardianship?
Customer: Biological parents are deceased and the Guardian is the oldest in the family.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: One other question is we are a family of 9 children with the youngest having Downs Syndrome. A few years ago the Guardian had to spend $10,000 for legal advise to defend her position as the guardian as three siblings were contesting her job as the Guardian. Attorneys from NY state found no wrongdoing and the trustees of the SNT would not reimburse the guardian( oldest sibling) for her legal expenses.

1.2.2023

Have a family law question.
JA: What steps have been taken? Have any papers been filed in family court?
Customer: No steps at this time. Just looking to know if I have any possible leg to stand on Have a verbal agreement and wanting to know if that'll stand up in court
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: TX
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No mam

1.2.2023

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