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If my son's dad has been in and out if jail and there is no custody agreement between us, am I breaking any laws by not allowing him to visit?

If there is no court order in place, you have no obligation to allow …

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The Law Office Of Kate M. Forrest, PLLC answered 3 months ago

What to do if my husband and I are seriously considering moving to another state, however I have a son with my ex-husband and we have shared legal custody?

You need to file a Petition to Relocate with the family court prothonotary in …

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Law Offices Of Daniel Schwartz answered 4 months ago

Can my fiance adopt my son without his biological father's permission considering we have no contact with him or a way of even finding him?

Your fiance is able to adopt the child without the birth-father's consent. You would …

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David M Axinn answered 5 months ago

Is there anyway to get my child back after my parental rights have been voluntarily terminated if they are being abused by their current adoptive parents?

Call Child Protective Services.  Too much time has gone by to set aside the …

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David Martin answered 7 months ago

If someone is not paying support, can I withhold visitations?

Courts always say that support and visitation are seperate issues, meaning you can't withhold …

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David Martin answered 7 months ago