If paternity has not legally been established, you are the legal custodian of the child and the child can go to you. He has no rights. If you get...

You will also need to make sure that you have established paternity through a paternity suit, or are in the process of that. If you have not, then...

It depends on what your parenting plan says, if you have one. I would need more information.

Well you need to figure out what "scary things" are actually occurring and if you can get any evidence to substantiate the claims. Also, if he is...

I agree with Scott in that it is probably a good idea to get married before you try any sort of adoption. A stepparent adoption will be the likely...

I'm not sure what you mean by "be together". If you mean that she be able to see the child, that is in your discretion to allow that, but you...

The respondent would still be the parent whose rights are being terminated. For example, in a step parent adoption case, you likely have to...

What if you don’t use a supervisor after a judge ordered it?

Perhaps, depending on the order. He may be in contempt of court. You may also be able to move the court to cease the time-sharing. It really...

Did non custodial give up her rights to children once she moved to another state without visitation mediation?

Not necessarily. "Giving up your rights" only occurs when a valid consent is signed. It's very specific to the adoption statute. However, there may...

Is this a case for unequal distribution?

You certainly gifted her half of the house by putting her name on it.