Unmarried and separating from my 5yr old girls father. Relocating to New Jersey for job opportunity. Is this child abandoment?

It is not abandoning the child unless you leave the child with him; but if you want custody you should not just leave the state with the child. ...

Husband fail to get items from home when granted a 2 day escort by sheriff is now filing a non compliance with court.

Child support and property settlement are not related. His failure to pay child support does not mean he is not entitled to personal possessions...

I have a 2 year old and and his father has him every weekend. He now demands joint custody. Are the courts likely to grant this?

being primary caretaker is very important in a custody case and based on these facts you are and have been the child's primary caretaker. However,...

Am I responsible for dr & hosp bills

There is a lot of information missing. Were you separated? Did you have a separation agreement or court order re debts after separation? Did...

Is it too late to turn my husband in for a crime he committed while we were still married?

Either you have been separated a while and he has angered you or you are in the midst of a separation negotiation or lawsuit and you want to "get...

What are my chances on geting my children back?

Have an attorney review the document that gave her custody, there may be some language in it that may shorten any lawsuit or motion you may have to...

In North Carolina (Wake County), at what age can a child's preferences be taken into consideration by the court?

The child may be able to talk with the judge but answers to questions re the child's feelings at one home versus the other are more likely to be...

How can my grandmother obtain custody?

Your Grandmother should contact a local attorney in the county in which you reside. Find one on AVVO under Find a Lawyer or look at the first...

My parenting plan says "visits are subject to childs activities and schedule, including family trips.

Excellent advice from Mr. Amos. This would appear to not fall under the exception

Can I pick my child up from daycare?

Wait for the Order. Contact the judge's assistant/secretary or family court to determine the status of the order

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