Shared legal custody of unmarried parents of a 10 month baby

Generally, parents receive joint custody with one parent designated as the primary custodian and the other parent receiving visitation. However,...

Does one parent have the right to choose the school for a child over the other parent if they share custody equally?

No. If there is a joint custody agreement then both parties share in the decision making of the child such as education, medical and so on.

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With him going to federal prison does that give me rights to full custody of our son

It doesn't automatically give you full custody. But you do get physical custody. To get full (sole) custody, you still have to petition the Family...

Can i file emergency order for temporary custody and order for custody modification if I feel my child is not safe?

I would agree with the previous answers given. In this case, you need to hire an experienced attorney in your area. Good luck

After i have filed for divorce and he is served how long do i have to wait to file the rest of my papers if he does not answer.

It is twenty days from the date of personal service (i.e., someone physical handing the papers to the other person).

Can I sue the non-custodial parent for back support?

It would be best to hire a lawyer. this is kind of complicated. Generally speaking you can't go for back child support. Child support is only...

How do I go about setting up a custody agreement and keeping my son, myself and anyone else that may be in my life safe?

First, if you are threatened you should take action and not let the fact you could "cost him his job". He is the one endangering his employment by...

Do I make the past due payments on the mortgage before I file for divorce?

I would suggest you hire an attorney immediately and sit down with him/her as soon as possible to see what can be done. Good luck to you.

What are my rights here? what can I do?

i don't know what you mean by signed over your rights. if you went to court on a custody petition and gave the father the right to have custody...

How do I find a family attorney with experience/specializes in both divorcing a cop AND custody involving kids w/ special needs?

You can look through avvo to find attorneys in your area and check their resumes online. You can contact your local bar association. If you are...