It’s been a bittersweet beginning for me in 2012. I’m excited for the New Year and the new beginnings but I’m also saddened for a very dear family friend of mine. On December 31st, my close friend’s sister-in-law was shot and killed while standing outside of a New Year’s Eve house party. There was no motive for the crime and no witnesses. Sadly, her brother was the one who discovered her dying body in the street when he came to pick … Read more →
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"Should I Ask Him To Sign Over His Parental Rights?"
Here’s the story thus far. I met my son’s father when I was 20. He was just shy of being 24 and still living with his parents. I couldn’t complain about it, though, because I was living with my parents, too. Well, obviously there is no need to explain in detail what happened. We had a child and split up. Now fast forward to today, well, actually about 7 months ago. I was out running errands and didn’t realize that I … Read more →
"Completely Stressed Out!" (A Guest Blog)
I’ve been with my husband for eight years, married for a little over two. We both came into this relationship with a children from previous relationships. He has a 4-year-old girl and I have a 6-year-old girl. From day one we’ve had issues with his daughter’s mother. His own family said that she was a troublemaker and would do anything to get us to break up. They were right. She did everything from using his daughter against me to making raunchy … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – "I'm Losing Custody Of My Daughter. What Can I Do?"
QUESTION: I have been entangled in a custody battle for many years. I’ve been to court several times but I don’t feel that I’m getting a fair judgment because my ex has the most powerful, manipulative lawyer in the small town that I live in. The last time we went to court was because I was trying to move out of state with my daughter. The home that my ex lives in isn’t a good environment for a child- there is … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – "My Child's Father Is Bi-Polar And Scaring Us"
QUESTION: I have a restraining order against my child’s father. He is bi-polar and has a history of drug and alcohol abuse. The restraining order was for a year and will be up next month. This past weekend he called my house phone and my daughter answered. He told her a lot of stuff and now she is scared to answer the phone in case it might be him again. I will be heading to court this week to extend the … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – "How Can I Get Custody Of My Boyfriend's Children Who Aren't Mine?"
QUESTION: Hello Ms. Roman. I’ve been with my boyfriend for 12 years. He has 3 children, 2 of whom live with us. For the past 5 years we’ve had many disagreements that have made me want to leave. The only thing holding me back is the children, though. I’ve raised them as my own and I’ve been there for them more then he has or their biological mother. If I leave with his kids out of state, how much trouble can … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Get My Child A Passport If Her Father Is In Jail?”
QUESTION: I need to get my daughter a passport to travel to Colombia in a few months. Her dad is in jail and he cant go in person to sign the application form. What do I have to do to get her a passport? Thank you! ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: You can go to family court and request full legal and physical custody of your child. You need to explain to the judge that the father is in jail and you need … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Get Full Custody Of My Son If His Father Lives Out-Of-State?”
QUESTION: I want to get full custody of my son but his father lives out-of-state. What can I do? ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: This will depend on whether or not you are married or were ever married to the father. It also depends on what the custody arrangement is now. You might want to go to court and file a custody complaint where you establish that the father lives out of state and that you need to have full legal and physical … Read more →
Attorney Eneida Roman – “Do I Need Both Parent’s Signatures For My Baby To Be Able To Get A Passport To Travel To Colombia?”
QUESTION: Hi Ms. Roman. I fell in love and got pregnant at a very young age. My son is now 17-months-old and I’m very proud of him. His dad was at his birth and signed the birth certificate. Then he disappeared. Since his son was born he hasn’t helped me out at all. I recently just found out that he has another child. I want to take my son to Colombia on a family vacation but I can’t because I need … Read more →
12-2-10 – Facebook Question – Top 3 Comments Of The Day
Today’s question on Facebook: QUESTION: My daughter’s father is supposed to pay child support. It’s court ordered. He stopped paying about 7 months ago. The court said I could have him thrown in jail for 30 days or simply do nothing. I want to put him in jail but my daughter sees him every weekend and would be crushed. What should I do? Today’s Top 3 Comments: #3 – Felicia Gabriela Martinez: I would talk to him and tell him straight … Read more →
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