How does a unwed father get custody of his son (he's on the birth certificate)?

From what you have stated, you may potentially be able to have the majority of the time with the child or, at a minimum, regular, frequent and...

Does my ex refusing to get a job and take our 9-yr old son per the schedule constitute a substantial change in circumstances?

If you have been documenting when your child is with you and when he's not, then it may be possible to codify the timesharing that has been...

Un-married mothers rights concerning custody of children

You need to immediately discuss this matter with an experienced Family Law attorney. The longer the children are in Utah, the more likely Utah will...

A DCF issue.

You need to file a motion to modify or terminate the restraining order that he has filed against you. there is no reason why you would have to...

I am the biological father and I have signed the BC. We have never married

I agree with the prior answer as far as you needing to first establish your paternity of the child legally through the filing of an action to do...

If a Marital Agreement does not specify anything about retroactive support or alimony, can it be asked for at the final hearing?

You really need to have the Marital Settlement Agreement reviewed by an attorney to answer this question, and it is strongly advised that you do so...

Trying to force me into uncontested divorce.

He can't force you into anything and it is strongly recommended that you not sign anything or agree to anything without first discussing your...

Share custody and half time visitation

If she was convicted and depending on how recently the conviction occurred, it could have a significant impact on what timesharing he has, but only...

Length of time to get a hearing for change of parenting plan/time-sharing schedule?

If you have a parenting plan and timesharing order in place, then he was not supposed to relocate more than 50 miles from his prior residence...

Father won't let mom have daughter back when she is custodial parent.

I agree that she should take a copy of her Order and call the police and just go pick the child up and/or just show up at the school and pick her...

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