What does it mean to thwart the biological parents efforts to maintain or obtain physical or legal custody

Thwarting a biological parent, specifically a father, is when expectant mothers act in such a way as to prevent the father from having a claim upon...

How do I start the divorce process for an uncontested divorce w/ children and joint custody?

The best course of action for you both is to agree on terms for a separation agreement, which will break down who gets what and includes the...

How should I go about modifying our child custody/time-sharing agreement?

Is the father willing to agree to the change? If so, then there's no reason you can't go ahead and easily change it. If he isn't, then you will...

Is a custody agreement printed offline legal if it is signed and notorized?

If the custody agreement isn't through the court then it can definitely still qualify as an enforceable contract. Therefore, if it is breached, it...

Am i allowed to move to ca if i live in va with my child. The father isnt on the bc. And i dont get help.

From the facts you've given, there is no reason why you are not allowed to freely move. Even once the baby is born, if the father isn't involved at...

My babybdaddy is bipolar and schitzo, what type of custody would he be allowed to get when he doesnt take meds?

The answer to this question will depend on more factors than you've listed, such as what he's like when he's unstable, what kind of father he is,...

Virginia courts tend to discourage Quitclaim Deeds because they were previously used in shady deals. The clerks in the court have told me they...

After being married for 14 years.. Im divorcing my husband..We have no chidren and no properties. i work part time.He was paying

Using just the basic facts you've supplied, I would guess you're entitled to a whole lot more than that for alimony. However, other factors could...

Proving abandonment ?

I don't think it provides enough proof on it's own, but it certainly does support your claim that the bio father did not visit or contact the child...

Filing the decree of divorce.

You can file the decree without an attorney and without your husband present. Usually if there is an error, the court will simply reject it and...