You have the right to file a petition for contempt if the father is disregarding his obligation to talk to you before making major decisions and to...

I don't know your relationship to the child. Maybe you're the grandmother. I can't tell. But anyone can seek custody. If dad already has...

The court will have to be involved, and it will require work. Even an uncontested adoption requires that you file a petition for adoption and...

It sounds like you have a very strong case based on your description. If she goes back to court to request additional relief without satisfying...

Jurisdiction is a complicated issue. Almost always, once a state has decided custody, that state retains jurisdiction until it decides otherwise. ...

This question is difficult to answer because it largely involves practical issues, not legal issues. The main question is, how do I leave my...

Whether you choose to sign documents giving custody to him is one question that you raise. I would not sign anything without talking to a lawyer. ...

There is no such thing as a "motion to notify court and plaintiff of intent to move". Maybe you are referring to a requirement in the prior court...

That's an unusual situation. I would agree with other counsel that you should hire a private investigator to locate his address. You may also...

You probably have to follow the current order until it is officially modified by the court. But there are caveats that my help you. If the...