Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
How do I have the custody agreement modified?
I got a divorce three years ago and did not have the money to contest custody of my kids at the time. The kids stay with their grandparents. What rights do I have to have the custody order modified?
02/07/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Louisiana | #447How does a grandparent seek custody of children who have been taken by the state?
If a child or children are taken from the parent or parents for any reason, can a grandparent ask to be granted legal custody? How would one go about doing so? Are there any web sites where one might go to find out more information on this matter?
01/12/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #387How can I stop my ex-wife from taking my children to Germany with her on military assignment?
I have heard that it's possible to prevent a former spouse from taking the children of the marriage out of the state where the other parent resides. I live in Hawaii. My wife is divorcing me and has taken my children to Germany were she is stationed as part of the military. She has offered to let me see my children in the summer time, but will not allow me to see them any oth...
01/12/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Hawaii | #366What recourse does parent have if ex spouse moved out of state without permission from court?
Party A and party B were divorced, and A has custody of their child. B has visitation rights. Party A took the child and moved out of the state without telling B of their whereabouts. The custody agreement states that A cannot take the child and move out of state without first informing B, as well as getting permission from the court. What recourse does party B have?
01/05/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Alabama | #163How Do I get custody of my niece's baby since she does not take care of her?
How can I get custody of my niece's three month old baby on the grounds that she stays out of town, is on drugs days at a time, and does not provide for the child?
01/04/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: North Carolina | #120Can a parent kick a 16 year old out that does not want to follow the rules?
Can a parent who has an uncontrollable teen (16) kick the teen out of the house? What are the consequences according to the law if the parent refuses to let the teen back into the house unless he/she follows the rules?
01/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Louisiana | #104If my husband gave custody of our son to his family without my consent, how do I get him back?
My husband gave guardianship of our son to members of his family; people I have never met. They are hiding my son from me, and I don't know if he is in Oklahoma or Texas. What recourse do I have?
01/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Oklahoma | #99If a child is left with the non-custodial parent for six months and the child now resides with the non-custodial parent in an...
If a child is left with the non-custodial parent for six months and the child now resides with the non-custodial parent in another state and is attending school in that state, does the non-custodial parent have rights to move the order from Missouri to Kansas so that the non-custodial parent's home state will have jurisdiction over the child? What is the law concerning how many...
01/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Kansas | #84Can I have shared custory of my child with my family due to my medical condition?
While living, can I have shared custody with another person other than my child's father? My family is incompetent and I have medical problems that may, someday, prevent me from caring for my child properly.
01/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Mississippi | #78Does the father petitioning the adoption have to be present at the hearing if he is at war in Iraq?
I'm a Marine judge advocate representing a Marine domiciled in OK who wants to adopt his stepson. Currently, Marine in Iraq; family stationed on Okinawa last two years. Biological father surrendered parental rights years ago. Can Marine proceed with adoption in OK without personal appearance using a proxy (mother) with a power of attorney?
01/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Oklahoma | #72