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1 legal question has been posted about child custody by real users in North Dakota. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child support. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

How would I start the steps of getting full custody of my daughter?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Cathy Lynn Naugle (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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You haven't said whether you and the child's father were ever married.  If you are, and haven't divorced, you'd need to request sole legal and physical custody in your divorce complaint.  If you are divorced and there iare already custody orders in place, you'd need to file a petition to modify them.  Likewise, if you never married, but there are paternity and child custody orders already in place, you'd need to file a petition to modify.  If you never married and no paternity and child custody orders have ever been entered, you'd need to file a paternity case, again, asking for sole legal and physical custody.... Read Answer
You haven't said whether you and the child's father were ever married.  If you are, and haven't divorced, you'd need to request sole legal and... Read Answer

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