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Will I lose custody of my 11 year old child because he's decided he wants to live with his dad?

By statute he is not of the age in which the court will consider his preference. However, a court WILL consider his testimony when determining what is in his best interests, if it is necessary. Because a child may not like appropriate discipline is not a grounds to change custody. Next, it is very unlikely that the court would split up the children bc each child has an interest in maintaining a relationship with their sibling. All in all, the courts will decide the case based on what IT...

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I have legal custody of my grandson. I filed for child support on the dad; now he wants custody... he's never met the 5 y.o. boy

It is likely that he may be able to obtain some visitation rights, but very unlikely that the court would order any change in custody, given your history and relationship with the child.

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Do I need permission by my spouse to take my child out of the country if we are legally separated and in the process of divorce?

Generally yes, but it depends on what the judgment from your legal separation states regarding this issue. There are some automatic restraining orders that come into effect when a divorce is filed, including orders to not remove the child/children. Be sure to check your previous agreement and current orders.