How do I get my daughter back from my ex who moved her out of state without my consent?

Without a court order of custody he has no right to take the child anywhere without your consent. You are the presumptive sole legal and physical...

How old does a child have to be for a judge to change custody from mother to father?

Once the child turns 18 he can live wherever he chooses - he is an adult. The question arises whether or not he is emancipated in the eyes of the...

My boyfriend and I are expecting a child. I have three children but don't have custody yet. Will dcf take my new baby?

If you are sober and in a program (subutex) then it is unlikely that DCF will attempt to take your child. They may open a case and be involved with...

I am turning 16 soon and i was just wondering if i would be allowed to decide who i want to live with

You can not make the request, but if your mother files a complaint for modification to assume custody, you voice will be heard by the court and...

My colleague is right, he has no right to adjust the child-support order. File a contempt if he persists and request that the court orders him to...

Can I move out of state with my child when there is no court ordered custody agreement?

You need permission from the bio farther to remove the child from Massachusetts or a court order allowing the move. If you move without either, the...

I am living with my brother, he has asked me to leave his apartment after divorce, can I have custody of my child in rental room

Your parenting-time is not dependent on your residence unless there is specific language in your settlement agreement/judgment. Consequently, you...

Is the last name of the husband put on Birth certificate automatically even if he is not the father?

The father's name should not appear on the birth certificate if he does not sign an acknowledgement of paternity. However, the child will be...

How do I get joint custody of my daughter?

You need to file a complaint for modification of the divorce judgment requesting custody/visitation with your daughter. You will have to first...

Can I ask the judge for supervised visits, eventually graduating to weekends/summers/alternating holidays?

He doesn't have agree to the divorce. You can file unilaterally and the a divorce will be granted eventually, but you will have to address several...