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Child Custody
Georgia
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In Washington the court will be concerned about the child. Is the child better off with one loving person in contact with them or two? If you are... Read More
This question is highly state specific.
You asked three versions of the same question over two days. The answer I gave previously remains the answer.
It really does not work that way.
State you are divorced in.
You should start by not calling the state and by getting a lawyer.
You must hire an experienced child custody/paternity attorney who has experience dealing with the Sailors & Soldiers Civil Relief Act.
In your case he would only have rights if he goes to superior court and legitimates the child. Of course he is entitled to notice to the adoption... Read More
In a word, Yes (assuming he's the father of the child). He can petition the court for custody of the child without your permission, although he does... Read More
No. He has to give you notice. If you are not married you are de facto custodial parent in Nebraska. He would have to establish paternity and open a... Read More
No. If he goes to court he must give you Notice.
Nothing can occur "behind anyone's back." Central to the American judicial system is notice to all parties who have an interest in the matter.
He is entitled to custody just as much as you are until there is a court order determining custody.
Yes but its not good sound like whatever he tells his lawyer you may agree too. if he has not let you into his finances or have and account it sounds... Read More
It's best to hire an attorney b/c the attorney will know all of the forms and deadlines that are associated with adoption. One of the first questions... Read More
See if your attorney can get support modified.
What does the support order say?
Nothing in your post gives any facts that constitute kidnapping. You do need a lawyer and should file an appropriate civil case.
I have no idea. What are the facts?
Has a paternity action been filed? Has a petition for custody and support been filed?
No, only half of what was acquired in the last 3 1/2 years.
Generally, you can file for divorce wherever you live, and if the other party cannot be located after a diligent search, you can serve by publication.
First of all he has no rights to the child unless he first legitimates the child and then seeks a court visitation order, so until he does that,... Read More
Yes, you can move to another city, but you should not move more than 50 miles away and you cannot just "take" your son. If you do just take him, she... Read More
Does he know he is the dad?