If your children have been abused, you should have reported it to your state's child protection agency. If you were aware of abuse and failed to report it, you will have issues with the agency as...

I am surprised that a student suspended for "academic dishonesty" - cheating on an exam, plagiarism, etc. - has been readmitted. This is likely noted on your transcript and will adversely affect...

If court ordered, you WILL hand the children over for visitation or risk losing custody. You do not get to set the terms of when this occurs; the court will. If your attorney does not tell you this,...

Sweetie,

You need a reality check and counseling. You will need to comply with court orders you disagree with. It is better for the children if you do it with a smile on your face rather than the...

Get them an attorney. I am surprised you have been able to obtain the information you already have received. If they want the information, they can complete the forms.

A family reunification...

Is there a police officer assigned to the school? Can you meet with him/her?

Does all of this occur on school property? I definitely would involve the police if he contacts her outside of school....

What do the court orders say about determining residence and move away requirements/limitations? Hopefully there is a requirement to notify the NCP parent in advance of a move. You can always file...

Granny was the OP. My question for her is whether she ever took the grandchild to the doctor or was in the room with her daughter and child during a visit - including in the ER. A stepparent has...

OP, what would your daughter do regarding her new spouse? Would she exclude him/her from participation in the same activities from which she expects the child's father's new spouse to be excluded. ...

If dad had posted, I would have said the same thing to him. Reread OP's posts. This is a case of perfect parent syndrome where the other parent can do no right Dad should not be keeping the...

Summer visitation is usually several WEEKJ not just EOW.

Why are you listening to child's communications with his father. Stop spying on them.

Why should dad not be allowed phone calls? I...

Two weeks by the custody order is typical. Is that the case with yours? If so, it is a non-issue.

How do you know he "withholds love"? You tire not observing the relationship on dad's tine and are...

Since the appointments are essential, have them scheduled on your wife's time or make plans assuming dad is not going to take her. It is easier to plan for the likely event that he will not take her...

It is in the CHILDREN'S best interest to have court orders for custody and visitation. Ideally, each of you would have an attorney representing your interests so even if he does not want to hire one...

In the scheme of things, pizza is nutritious. Give him some fruit on his ride home for a well balanced meal any 9 yo loves. Stop sending food; that is disrespectful towards dad as are some of your...

Why would you not have reported you were receiving too much? Did you think you hit the lottery or the money tree had extra fruit for you? There are two issues; what is legal and what is right. Why...

It is indeed possible for you both to work and not have to pay for child care You work different shifts. So you parents do not get to see each other very often. That is the price you must pay for...

Be careful throwing around psychiatric diagnoses for him especially if they have not been made by a medical professional. Your other claims of alienation, ... are also troubling.

You should not...

At 16 you likely have not graduated from high school. Opportunities for someone in the US without a high school diploma are limited. Living in the US is not cheap; someone earning minimum wage...

Most people file without an attorney. Are you going through a legal clinic for the low income because the cost of the filing is relatively insignificant compared to the other costs involved? There...

He should have requested a paternity test.

If ordered to pay child support, he will have to do so or suffer the consequences for failure to pay. It sounds like it will be in your child's best...

Why should her estate not be responsible for paying her bills? It is obvious that he is unable to negotiate the process without help - and you are not in the best position to provide it since you...

This can be the case. It can also be the cause of learning disabilities and psychological problems. Depending on the type of sleep disorder, it can have serious long term health consequences...

I am no longer physically able to drive, so a state ID or passport is all I really need. However, teens do stupid things - like drive a friend's car. IMO, it is better for the kid to have a DL...

The child is approaching the age where a photo ID is needed for many things. A DL accomplishes this even if it is not used to drive.