What he signed is not the equivalent of adopting the child. Parents do not adopt their own children. If he finds out that he may not be the...

You would have to petition the court to award you custody. Obtaining third party custody is very fact specific and it would be in your best...

The people that would generally have standing to request a paternity test are the mother and the father.

It depends on where you are moving to and the specific terms of the current order. There is a difference between moving a couple streets over, and...

You would need to file a petition with the court to modify the custody if there is an order in place. You must show that there has been a material...

The updated documents that you executed will control who gets to make decisions.

How long depends on several factors. What's the point of risking a positive test result?

My sister is 11 her father is abusive and mother is financially controlled by the father how can I gain custody with background?

You may also be able to obtain custody if you can prove that you are the de facto parent.

You cannot claim the vehicle just because the vehicle hasn’t moved for years. It seems that it is on someone else’s property. Even if the owner of...

When do I put my signature on petition?

You must sign the documents before filing. Your question implies that you and your husband have not signed the MSA. The MSA must be signed by both...