Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
Can an alleged father file to have his child return to him when there is evidence of neglect?
Can an alleged father file to have his child return to him when there is evidence of neglect? This young man is 9 years old and my daughter is incarcerated in Arizona. The alleged father is not on the birth certificate, he has filed Forpre-Decree, temporay order without notice for child custody. I have a notorized letter form my daughter giving me temporary custody.
04/14/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #16009At what age can a child decide who they want to live with?
In Idaho is there a set age to where if a child wants to live with the other parent they have that option and how?
04/14/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Idaho | #15984Are there any legal ramifications for taking my daughter to another state?
I have a 10 year old with a man I was never married to. Neither of us has ever filed anything through the court system. She resides in my home and sees her father on weekends. I have been given the chance to relocate to Texas where the cost of living is half. I grew up there and my mother lives there. Are there any legal ramifications for me taking her to out of state?
04/13/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #15980What is the law regarding a school keeping updated emergency contact information?
What is the law for Public Schools about releasing children to family members not included in the final decree, and keeping their emergency contacts updated with the correct information when the parents are divorced ( almost six years)?
04/02/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Texas | #15859What rights do I have to relocate with my son if I am only legally separated?
My husband and I separated in January, and WITH his consent, my 15-month old son and I moved to Texas. We got married in Texas, and Texas was my home of residency when I joined the navy. However, my son was born in Florida and that is where we lived for 8-months after I got out of the Navy. Now, my husband wants me to move back to Florida and I have already established a lif...
03/29/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Texas | #15808What are my legal rights to my son and not returning him to his mother because of abuse?
My son has been physically, and emotionally abused, also neglected by his mother and new stepfather. My son is with me for spring break, he is 9 yrs old. His mother and I have joint custody with her being the primary. This abuse and neglect happened in White County, Arkansas. I have an E.P.O. against the stepfather but not the mother. Is there a loop hole around state jurisdict...
03/27/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Kentucky | #15783Am I required to send my kids to Thailand for visitation with their father?
I have primary custody of our 2 boys, ages 10 and 11. Their father was granted 1 weekend monthly and summers. He has since moved out of the area. Now, he has resided in Thailand for months. He hasn't seen the boys since August 08. He habitually hasn't shown up for his allotted visits over the years. He says he is taking them this summer. I am afraid for him to take them. He is...
03/23/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #15735What can my son do since he was denied visitation by the mother if they are not married?
My son has a three year old who he loves deeply, pays support for regularly, and was seeing him regularly every week. The mother has sole custody and the agreement was that my son would finish college; which he will this June. He has since married a wonderful woman who also loves his son very much. The mother has completely denied visits and refuses to let him see him because ...
03/23/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Washington | #15725Should I file for full custody before relocating with my children?
I am trying to determine which situation to put more weight on in order to better my chances of relocating. My mom and sister along with her 9 and 10 year old are moving to Georgia for better cost of living next year. I too would like to move soon after with my 8 year old son. Willing to give all summer visitation and reduced child support. Visitation order is in okay standing ...
03/22/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Virginia | #15719Is there a way to force my ex-boyfriend into returning my son to me?
Is there any way to demand the return of my 10 month old son for my ex boyfriend? He is listed on the birth certificate as the father but paternity has not been formally established. He took him for me the weekend and refused to give him back when I went to get him on Sunday.
03/18/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Florida | #15673