QUESTION
What do I do about getting custody while my son’s mother is in jail?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2013 on Child Custody - Delaware
5 ANSWERS
International Law Attorney serving Marshfield, MA
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Law Offices of John S. Keating
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If you are the father, and were married to the boy's mother father or are willing to file an acknowledgement of paternity, then you would need to file a complaint for modification of custody, followed shortly thereafter by a motion for temporary orders granting you custody of the child.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:09 PM
John Arthur Smitten
File a petition for custody, get her served, etc.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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See an attorney, and seek a court order to that effect.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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File a paternity action and a request for hearing asking for sole legal and physical custody.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Estate Planning Attorney serving Wilmington, DE
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Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
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You need to petition the Court, you can also do petition for emergency custody.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 1:10 PM