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You need to file a Complaint for Custody in the county where the child lives, then you can enter a consent order for custody signed by you and the... Read Answer
Nobody can answer this question without knowing the entire situation-it is like asking a mechanic on line, there is a noise in my car, what is it.... Read Answer
Unfortunately, it's the state where the children reside. Birthplace is irrelevant.
Yes. Two types of things are factors:
1. What types of charges? Violent crimes and drug crimes are the most harmful.
2. How long ago were these... Read Answer
Try Legal Aid and your local county's Bar Association.
If it's as you and he agree, you don't have to agree. Make him go to court if he doesn't like the situation.
You're in a difficult situation. Be in close contact with the caseworkers and cooperate fully. You can bring a motion for visitation to the... Read Answer
You can definitely try by bringing a petition to intervene.
If she agreed to it, the husband can look at them. I hope she has copies.
The parents have priority with custody, but in an emergency situation, any other family member can file an emergency motion for temporary custody.
Doubtful if you are paid up. Normally only a warrant will be issued when you are in contempt of a court order to pay child support. This would be ... Read Answer
If mom is in jail, and unable to parent, you can probably go to motions court on an emergency motion for custody and get a temporary order granting... Read Answer
If he agrees, you can file for a voluntary termination of his parental rights. He would need to sign off on it. I don't know of any other way.
Talk to an attorney about filing a motion for paternity testing. Do not wait, the more time passes, the less of a chance he has to dispute custody.
Not unless they do a step parent adoption through court.
It is difficult to get a parent excluded from custody, but if these concerns are raised by you to the mediator or judge, the custody order will... Read Answer
You can file at least a report with the police and see if they will take a trespass or burglary charge.
It may and I am certain it will come up. You need an attorney.
You need to get a custody order otherwise he could take the child. Talk to local lawyers and see if anybody can do this pro bone (for free) as I am... Read Answer
You should use an attorney that is licensed to practice in the court which is handling the case. A local attorney may be licensed in both states, if... Read Answer
After 6 months of no contact, you can move for adoption. Check with your local Legal Aid. If they cannot help free of charge, ask if they can... Read Answer
How long have you been in poland?
How can you possibly lose at least a temporary custody request if Dad is in and out of jail. I would need to know more facts.
Yes, she is a parent and has priority over others. As long as she is able to parent, she can apply and get awarded at least temporary custody.
Probably not illegal, but your son has priority in getting the child as he is the father. He needs to act soon. The more time that passes with the... Read Answer