Recent content by JaneyS4

What is the name of your state? GA I think I already know the answer to this question, but just looking for a little confirmation. Background: Friend went for his legitimization hearing for his daughter, mom tried to fight it. Name change was also requested during this hearing, and the judge...

Are TPRs public record? For instance, if I wanted a copy of my nieces mothers TPR, could I just call up and ask for it?

What is the name of your state? GA A while back, I posted about a friend who is going to court to try and gain custody from grandparents who are guardians. Quick summary: No affidavit of paternity, no dna test, yet, my friends lawyer and theirs are currently going back and forth, and...

What is the name of your state? n/a Just wondering if anyone knows if there's been any progress for raddad and bugaboo?

What is the name of your state? ga Here's the senario: Mom and dad have no custody, child support or visitation agreement. Dad sees daughter every weekend. Mom's parents have legal guardianship. Who does dad have to take to court for custody, mom or grandparents?

What is the name of your state? GA In case anyone is interested, brother had court this morning....Niece's bm's parental rights are terminated! No more worries from her! DFCS has closed the case on my niece and they are gone now too! Free at last, free at last!!!!

What is the name of your state? GA I realize this is off subject, but I can't get anyone to answer me on the other forums, so I thought maybe someone could help me out over here. My brother put my niece in daycare. He signed a contract stating that he would either provide the daycare with two...

What is the name of your state? GA I'm not even sure this should go here, so, if I'm in the wrong place, let me know. My brother put my niece in daycare. He signed a contract stating that he would either provide the daycare with two weeks notice of her removal, or he would be liable to pay for...

What is the name of your state? GA (but I think this one wouldn't be a state thing) Got a hypothetical for you guys. If a parent's rights have been terminated, can a relative of that parent's sue for visitation? Like say my nieces maternal grandmother. TPR hearing will be in april (if not...

What is the name of your state? GA Ok, this is for my brother-in-law. He has two children, one boy 9 yrs, and one girl 4yrs. There are issues with the mom (CP) but nothing really damaging enough to warrent a change of custody in court.Its little indirect issues on how she is raising the...

Christine Family Tragedy - an update by Edgar J. Steele November 15, 2002 Tonight (Friday, November 15), Dateline NBC will air its segment on the Christine family's travails (9-10 pm ET and Pacific Time, check your TV Schedule for local time). As most on this list know, Brian and Ruth...

What is the name of your state? GA How does one go about gaining custody of a minor relative in the event of the parent's death? For instance, if my sister and her husband died, my mother or I would be considered immediate family, right? Well, what we have to do to gain legal custody of their...

Well, we made it home! And this was the first thing I did, as promised. My niece is home with us and will stay! The judge awarded my brother full custody and we were allowed to bring her home! :) No one else even showed up for court! Mother not present, foster parents not present, even the...

Just want to ask you guys to pray, cross your fingers, cast a spell, whatever, for us tomorrow. Court at 9 am. Those unfamiliar with the story go here: https://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?threadid=111638

What is the name of your state? GA I know you often tell people to go buy a book, well, I'm gonna put you on the spot here! Can you give me any recommendations about the names of some books that I might get concerning going pro se in a child custody case? (For a friend)