I've been pursuing a joint custody for my son for 3 years legally and between my son's mother and I. I've spent approx$5,000.00.

I agree with Mr Whittaker. 5000 over 3 years is not unusual however it is a lot if there has never been a hearing. Set an appointment with...

I have been ordered to pay child support, well the child is now with me but I don't have a custody order.

You need to hire an attorney. You don't perform surgery on yourself, why would you not hire a professional to assist in these matters. You've...

What steps do I need to take to be the custodial parent in joint custody arrangement?

You need to be able to show sharing custody is in the children's best interest. Being able to financially support yourself is always a good thing....

Yes you should. It's the right thing to do.

Can you claim a child as a dependent that lives with the other parent more than 6 months of the year? Parents are not married.

No, unless the parties sign paperwork to this effect. Your tax return requires you to answer and falsifying information can be a serious offense.

Is it a conflict of interest for my custody case to be heard in the same county I'm suing?

No. Venue is proper in the county where the child and at least one of the parents resides.

My case has been continued 4 times but only 1 time was for me. Can't I get another continuance? Am I entitled to 3?

There is no magic number of continuances. There has to be good grounds in the discretion of the judge. If it's been since September that should be...

Can I be emancipated from my father if I have the consent from my mother but they are divorced and he has primary custody.

It's extremely unlikely a court will constantly emancipation in your situation. It is hard to tell without more information if you are in a bad...

What will my involvement in a long divorced woman's life cause in a custody case?

The mere fact of your relationship is not an issue. The question is how does it effect the children. If your a positive influence then it's a non...

As a Grandparent who can help me look into a possible grandchild custody case?

Great advice from mr. Whittaker. Grandparents rights are complicated. You can access my profile and see other similar questions I've answers...