Is there any way my fiance can legally become tied to my daughter other than adoption?

Until your ex's parental rights are terminated, he has the rights of a father. if your fiance can't adopt before your scheduled surgery, there is...

Can I stop the court from ordering overnight stays?

It's not clear from the facts in your question, but it appears that you may have a review by the court in 5 weeks. I understand that in the...

Can he force this in court and what would a judge take into consideration in making a decision? He has way more money then me.

Be careful. I have seen a parent attempt to use school districts as a step in changing primary custody. I can't say that this is what is going on...

What happens in a child custody case if one parent completes the Parenting Education Class and the other Parent refuses?

I've seen judges handle non-completion of parenting differently. Typically, if a parent did not complete the classes by the time of the final...

If an emergency ex parte order of custody has been granted, is the term "joint legal custody" open to interpretation? I'm upset

Talk with your attorney. He or she knows the background, facts and law as it applies to your situation.

If I let him sign away his rights that means she doesn't have to pay child support right ?

Oddly, both can be true. You could get sole custody of your son, and the father would still have to pay child support. To terminate parental...

Normally on a termination of parental rights petition the respondent is served and the papers provide for a hearing date, and the respondent...

Can my husband argue for physical custody/residence?

A motion to modify custody must be filed. How old is the daughter? Depending on her age, the court may want to know where the daughter wants to...

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How to defend myself?

A hearing on a petition for a restraining order is scheduled within 14 days of filing and you must be served 5 days prior to the hearing. It is...