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Child Custody
Arkansas
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You must return to Court to demonstrate that whatever problems you had that allowed grandparents to get the kids have now been resolved and it is now... Read More
That depends on many factors. How far away is the child? The child's age; school demands; ability of parent to tend to the child's needs, etc. It... Read More
You can petition the court to be appointed guardian of the child based upon you status as in loco parentis to the minor.
Not per se. If he or she has a special relationship with the Judge because of employment it would be appropriate for the Judge to recuse.... Read More
You may petition the Court for a change of custody if you believe it to be in your children's best interest to remain in Arkansas.
It sounds like you need to begin with filing a motion for contempt (provided there is a Court Order establishing visitation to you) to enforce your... Read More
You state that you have an attorney. It would be innappropriate for me to comment on your case because you are represented by counsel.
Is there a Court Order establishing paterity or divorce decree setting out your visitation rights?
There are many able lawyers in Arkansas that can help you.
You may be able to be appointed the child's guardian. There are several issues a Court would consider. Are the biological parents available? Are you... Read More
You will have to file a motion to change primary custody. It must be in the best interests of your son to make that move before a judge would order... Read More
There is certainly a chance. I would need to know more about your situation.
First, you need to discuss the situation with his mother. Perhaps, you could reach an agreement. (However, your obligation to pay child support... Read More
Ther are many varibles that may affect your case that are not mentioned. However, your decree should be clear on visitation. if he has done this in... Read More
There are so many variables that would affect the answer to this question that I think you should consult an attorney. Is the father a danger to the... Read More
You need to go to court to define the visitation so there will be no question. You can always agree to additional visitation but you seem to need the... Read More
You will have to petition the Court to enforce your present visitation rights and take some positive steps to show that you are able to have your... Read More
Grandparents have certain rights in certain circumstances to visitation if asserted timely in a divorce situation. Your question is not clear whether... Read More
Yes. Without a Court Order you have no way of enforcing your agreements or rights.
You may be eligible to have custody of your grandchildren. There are many things to be considered but family is an important factor. You need to... Read More
I think you have a rather strong chance of changing custody with you as primary as well as other safeguards if you can demonstrate that there is a... Read More
I am not aware of any required forms or guidelines that are used in connection with a supervisor of child visitation in Yell County or... Read More
Are you still married to the father? How long has the child been residing in this other state?
You need to get a divorce. You need a lawyer.
Probably. If the child has lived in Kansas for 6 months, jurisdiction as to child custody likely rests there.