Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
What form is needed for me to act as my step son's guardian at appropriate time?
My wife and I were married in March 2003. She has a son Tyler (age 14 in July) who's biological father had his parental rights terminated when Tyler was a toddler due to abuse issues, for which he went to prison; he is no longer in the picture in any way. My wife and I have been together as a couple since 2001. Although we are married, our question is what legal avenues we n...
03/15/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Missouri | #15633Is shared physical child custody possible without going back to court
I have a 2 month old baby and her father is active military. We want to get shared physical custody. Is this possibe without having to go back to court? I went to court but was only granted joint custody and I got awarded primary residential custody.
03/12/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: ALL | #15577Does state law where the order for child support was entered or where the child lives apply?
Child support order issued in Indiana.Child now resides in Kentucky and attends college. Since original order was issued in the state of Indiana, I understand that its laws apply as to age of majority where support is concerned (21). However, which state's laws would apply to any post-age 21 (i.e., college expenses) support -- Indiana or Kentucky?
03/10/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Indiana | #15526What do I need to relocate with my grandaughter whom I have legal custody of?
I am relocating to Washington. I am the grandmother of a 3 year old but have permanent custody of her. Where do I begin relocating with granddaughter in Washington. What do I need to do to do this legally?
03/05/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Michigan | #15448How do I get temporary custody of my grandchildren while their parents are incarcerated?
I have a daughter-in-law who is going to spend some time in jail. Her husband is currently doing time in California. My question is. My daughter-in-law would like to give temporary custody of the two children to me. How do we do this?
03/02/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #15416How might my son's grandfather have been awarded partial custody without notice to me?
My ex-husband's father, which is my 14 year old son's grandfather, wants custody of him and has taken me to court. I have just found out through the child support bueau that they had given him partial custody with out my knowledge. Apparently this happened when we had a court appearance last year in august for modification of child support for my son's father. I have no clue w...
02/18/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Ohio | #15288Is there a form we can use for joint custody or should that be done through the courts?
If my partner and I are not married yet is it possible to get a legal form for joint custody? We are trying to work things out for the sake or our child. We're not asking for child support.
02/04/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Louisiana | #15150How does my son keep his ex-wife from moving to another state with their children?
Our Son was divorced in May and his wife remarried in October. They are now trying to move to Texas with the children. What rights does our son have to stop them from moving and what rights do we have as grandparents for visitation?
01/10/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Arizona | #14963Grandparents need Guardianship of grandchildren
My sister (age 35) left her 3 children to move to another part of the state (Hickory). She left 2 of her children with their grandparents (whom herself and all 3 kids were living with prior to her leaving) and left her youngest with the child's birth father. She is providing no financial support. She calls 2-3 times per week. She has taken their Food Stamps with her. She let t...
12/30/2008 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: North Carolina | #14887Is it possible to adopt my stepdaughter without the mother involved?
I have a stepdaughter that is going to be 15 in 2 months. I would like to adopt her. Her father and I have been married for 9 years and she has lived with us since. She has not seen her mother for 4 years and her mother did not pay any support until the case started taking it out of her check in May. She did not want to pay and has NO contact with my daughter for 4 years. No ...
12/28/2008 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Missouri | #14864