Can we go into mediation for our grand daughter, since her Father is incarcerated??

Normally there are two sets of papers: the one that is originally drafted and sent to the court to be entered, and the one that comes back from the...

Do I have to let my ex take my son if he doesn't have enough seats in his car for everyone with him?

It is a normal part of custody orders theses days that proper safety equipment, specifically car seats, be provided for children. If your child is...

Can I hold my mom(who shares 50/50 custody over my son) in contempt IF court papers have not been received by either party?

Unless you have a written Order it is unenforceable, even though you can make an argument regarding the behavior. As you have presented your case...

Can I terminate rights?

The best interests of the child are always the determinative factor an any matter affecting a child. A secure and stable home, and freedom from...

Can a parent lose his parental rights if he is incarcerated for 5 years?

Yes, but there needs to be an evaluation of the facts as presentation is an issue. Unfortunately, this is not an unusual scenario. Please contact...

A custody Order is "good" - enforceable - until it is modified by a later Order or the child reaches 18 years of age (generally). Your options are...

There is no clear answer to your question, as CPS will normally look at several factors before resorting to the removal of the child from the...

Can I get my parental rights reinstated ?

A big question is whether your rights were actually terminated: was it an agreement you made with father, or a statement you made in court? The...

Step parent adoption?

There are only two options that will allow you to proceed with the step-parent adoption: one is to get an involuntary termination of bio father's...

Would I be able to get sole custody?

It would be unethical to tell you "yes, you would get sole custody" as no one really knows how a hearing will end. However, you have several very...