Anybody can file a custody action. A non-parent must prove that both parents, if living, have abandoned the child, have abused/neglected the...

How do I know exactly what my Dad will stated

Take it to a lawyer for a consultation.

Do I have to be financially stable to be power attorney over my Mother?

If your mother is competent, she can contact an attorney to give someone of her choosing a power of attorney according to her wishes. If she is...

What should my first steps be to petition to move my son out of state with shared custody of said child?

You need to consult a local attorney to review your current custody order and advise you of possible options. There are too many variable involved...

How can I get custody of my daughter from my ex wife, my daughter is 12

If there is an existing order, you will need to file a modification action. If the mother will cooperate, this can be accomplished with a joint...

Can my daughter give me custody of my special needs grandson? There is no father listed on his birth certificate.

The father must either join in an agreed custody order or be served with process and given the opportunity to appear and defend. Contact a local...

How do me and my husband obtain custody of my step-children?

You will need a lawyer licensed to practice wherever the most recent custody order was issued. If there is no prior custody order, then you'll...

Will i be responsible for child support if I'm married to husband and he has a child why we are married

No, you have no legal obligation to pay support for children you did not adopt or help conceive. However, you may eventually face a choice of...

Will traveling abroad during the waiting period affect the finalization of my divorce and custody agreement if I'm summoned?

If you are in the waiting period for a no fault divorce, then the father would first have to withdraw his consent to the no fault, then refile a...

How do I change my custody case from Georgia to Mississippi?

The child does not get to make the decision as to which parent will have custody. A child over 12 can express a preference regarding custody, but...