No - only the proper custodial parent can generally file for custody. Thus, if she doesn't have at east joint custody of the child, then she may...

It depends on whether he was validly served more than 8 days before the court date - and you'll submit an affidavit of service to that effect. If...

If the child's already in your de factor custody, then you'd appear to have a good case based on what you've stated. It's better for the...

If you only have joint custody, then you'd need the father's express permission or court permission regarding the passport. Thus, if the father...

If you filed an initial petition for "custody," you can always resolve the case with joint custody. If you initially filed for "joint custody" &...

You're best advised in this instance to do a prenuptial agreement. Short of that, you should at the least segregate the funds received from your...

Generally you're entitled to be properly served with the petition before the Court can proceed. That said, it's best that you consult an attorney...

On the one hand, you don't necessarily have the right to know who your child is with when she's with the Father. If he's utilizing childcare,...

Would custody be granted after years of abandonment?

While he can file for custody, it's extremely unlikely on these facts that he'd be granted custody. That said, in part the analysis on supervised...

Possible Family Law Issue

You can file a "Writ of Habeas Corpus" with the Family Court, and/or an "Order to Show Cause" and "petition for custody." Those forms are on the...