How to obtain legal guardianship?

If you are seeking to formalize custody of a child, then a petition through the court with appropriate jurisdiction would be the way to go. It may...

Can i pick up my child from his fathers if there is no court ordered custody

Yes; absent a court order, you share custody as you agree. If the father does not agree, your remedy is to initiate a custody action.

Joint legal custody, with the non custodial parent being absent for 6 months

Yes, you (really, your husband since he is the party under the order) should continue to communicate under the current order unless or until it is...

Can I completely surrender my rights to my child, once he is born in the state of PA?

You can cede full custody to the father if you wish. Parental rights are not usually terminated unless an adoption is pending. Consult with a...

Marriage is not a legal requirement. However, the court will want evidence to demonstrate a sound, ongoing commitment to the creation of a family...

Can I, in my will, leave legal guardianship of my child to my wife (who is not her mother)?

You can make this designation. However, she would need to proceed to custody court as well.

Can i relocate my children out of the country without permission

If you have a custody order, show it to a lawyer. Typically, relocation requires notice. However, since you have been granted sole legal custody...

If they children are still under the authority of the Michigan dependency court, then you would need to contact CYS there for them to consider you...

Can a Grandfather who filed and won partial visitation custody terminate his rights without the court in PA?

He does not have to exercise his periods of custody. If he no longer wants to do so, revising/ending the custody order will make that clear and...

What should foster parents do who want to adopt after 15 months of placement if the judge is giving the parent extra time?

You do not have standing to do anything at this time. Your role as a foster parent is to support family reunification.