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what do i have to do legally if both parents want to give me full custody of my nephew, he is 5yrs old. the parents are willing to sign custody over

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 parents, then taken to your judge for signature.
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 More

What are my chances of getting custody if my spouse is living with a boyfriend who is a felon?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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. If you are asking whether the fact that the boyfriend has a felony conviction is enough to get the kid yanked out of her home, the answer is, no, not all by itself. The courts deal with all kinds of parents with all kinds of flaws and imperfections in their lives.... Read More
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 More

Why can't I fight for my kids where they were born

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Unfortunately, it's the state where the children reside. Birthplace is irrelevant.
Unfortunately, it's the state where the children reside. Birthplace is irrelevant.

can someones past be brought up in a custody battle?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 charges? The longer the better.
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 More

Do I need a lawyer for child custody court? How can I get help if I can not afford one?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Try Legal Aid and your local county's Bar Association.
Try Legal Aid and your local county's Bar Association.

visitation

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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.
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.

what can i do if my children were taken from children and youth services 1 week ago for false allegations and now they are mistreating all of them?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 dependency judge in the meantime.
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 More

Can I Fight For Custody Of My Sister?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can definitely try by bringing a petition to intervene.
You can definitely try by bringing a petition to intervene.

Is it legal in a child custody case for the father's attorney to let him take the mother's evidence home to go through?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If she agreed to it, the husband can look at them. I hope she has copies.
If she agreed to it, the husband can look at them. I hope she has copies.

Can my mother get emergency custody of my daughter if I move out of her mother’s house?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The parents have priority with custody, but in an emergency situation, any other family member can file an emergency motion for temporary custody.
The parents have priority with custody, but in an emergency situation, any other family member can file an emergency motion for temporary custody.

Can my child support case cause an issue at the airport when I travel?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child 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 where the judge ordered you to pay X amount by X date and you did not do so. The warrant would be filed and disseminated to law enforcement. Not sure if airports get involved in enforcing warrants for child support or other low priority warrants anyway.... Read More
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 More

Does the father automatically get full custody if the mother is incarcerated?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 you physical custody. You have priority over any one else as a natural parent.
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 More

Can I terminate the father's parental rights and how would I go about doing that?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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.
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.

What can a man do if a woman lies in court about him being the father of her child?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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.
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.

If one parent dies does that parent's significant other have rights?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Not unless they do a step parent adoption through court.
Not unless they do a step parent adoption through court.

If he files for custody, will they grant it to him if he is suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 factor in these issues.
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 More

Can I file charges for what my daughter and her father did to me?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can file at least a report with the police and see if they will take a trespass or burglary charge.
You can file at least a report with the police and see if they will take a trespass or burglary charge.

Will live-in fiance's DUI affect my losing primary physical custody of my child?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Thomas George Landis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
It may and I am certain it will come up. You need an attorney.
It may and I am certain it will come up. You need an attorney.

Does my daughter's father have right to take my daughter without my say?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 suspecting you are not working and have no income .
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 More

Can I use an attorney where I live if the custody case is out of state?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 not an attorney from the court's state would be necessary.
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 More

Temporary Custody of a child

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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 recommend a charity who can.
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 More

which country will make the decision

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
How long have you been in poland?
How long have you been in poland?

What would happen to a custody case if my son’s father has been in and out of jail for 2 years for variety of reasons?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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.
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.

Can a mother demand full custody due to the father being in jail but the father always call to check the son?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
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.
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.

Is it legal for a mother to give temporary guardianship to someone else without the consent of the father?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child 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 child in temporary custody with the grandmother, the more chance she may develop custody standing and rights.
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 More
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