"Fitness" is not the standard for custody between two biological parents. The standard is "the best interest of the child." You currently have no...

Can my ex take my children and move out of state without my permission if we share joint custody?

I agree with Attorney Smith. You need a new/modified order and you need a lawyer. If she meant what she said and she will sign consent...

Pursue the biological dad for child support and seek correction of the birth certificate. You know your ex-husband is not the father, and you...

My girl's father is petitioning for legitimation, child support, custody, and visitation.

You need a lawyer before you do anything else. Contact the lawyers you find here on AVVO and contact them to discuss some of the details, most of...

Can a mother of a 25 year old daughter force her daughter to stay with her?

The 25 year old person is an adult and that person's parent no longer has any legal authority as a "parent" over the adult child. The 25 year old...

There are a variety of standing orders - some dealing with the child support calculation, some restrict the parties from leaving with the state...

Establish paternity for my father?

There is no legal mechanism I am aware of that would allow an adult child to demand/force a DNA test from a purported parent. Back when you were a...

My wife had filed a divorce by notice of publication and gotten a final judgement and decree last week in Georgia?

You need to act now. You need to find and retain an experienced family law attorney. If you can prove that she knew where you were, and therefore...

Husband and I are getting a divorce and he won't move out. Can I kick him out?

No, you cannot evict him in the regular sense of the word. Only the judge in your divorce case can order one of you out of the marital residence. ...

How can I get my child back from his father if he's keeping him and wont give him back to me?

I agree with Mr. Young. Hire a lawyer and file the action in the county where you reside. Sooner, rather than later.