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What to do if I have a 15 year old sister who lives in another state and wish to gain custody of her from my mother?

The exact procedures and options will depend on the family code for the state …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

Wht to do if my ex-husband owes back child support and has not made any attempt to pay until today?

Your "ex" would not be able to claim the children as dependents under 2012 …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

If a restraining order is ordered on a father of a child by the mother, can the mother legally leave the state?

It depends on how the order reads.  If the order places a restriction on …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Is my ex-husband allowed to move anywhere he wants to and avoid his obligation to raise our daughter?

I am so sorry for the situation.  For you as well as your daughter. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What are my legal options on gaining emancipation as a 17 year old mother?

Congratulation on the birth of your child.  I can understand that this may be …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago