Can one parent refuse to allow an ex's relative to do a pick up of a child in a joint custody arrangement ?

A parent with legal custody of a child certainly has the right to exercise her discretion about who cares for the child. The sensible thing to do...

How does an unmarried father get visitation if the mother cannot be found in the state of florida. He signed birth certificate

After the child has lived in Florida for 6 months, Massachusetts will not assert jurisdiction, which means that the case will have to be fought in...

As of right now, without any court hearings, is she under my full custody?

You are correct that until the father is granted custody or access by a court under a complaint for support, custody, or visitation (that either of...

Can you recommend a family law attorney in Plymouth county who knows about kidnapping type cases?

A parent who is subject to a court order and who secretly removes minor children from the Commonwealth has engaged in a serious action that, in...

Can my ex-gf who I share custody of our daughter with take custody because I have roomates?

With all due respect to my colleagues who have posted answers to your question, you need a lawyer as soon as possible. Find an experienced...

When you ask if the father can "get [you] in contempt" you're really asking two questions. The first is whether he can file a contempt action...

How do I go about getting the jurisdiction for a custody case changed to the state we are moving to without living there 6 mos?

Jurisdiction cases are among the trickiest in the child custody field. There is no way an attorney could answer your question without meeting with...

Can I prevent husband from buying marital home if we decide to sell?

If you resolve your divorce by agreement, and your husband agrees that the marital home shall be sold to a third party, then of course you can...

Since "best interests" is such a broad category, it's impossible to provide a general list of factors that a court would consider in this...

Can i get my son's fathers rights terminated?

A parent's rights will not be terminated unless that parent is unfit. And once a father's rights are extinguished, his child support obligation...