What happens if defendant does not sign acceptance of service? (Custody Issue)

Use a private process server.

Should we settle?

How? The father has problems, the new step-mom seems to be a problem and the dad doesn't want the kids alone with the mother's new husband. Someone...

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How do I ask the courts for help?

With an attorney and a motion filed with the court.

My daughters father has not been around her whole life. Now he is back, and told her that he can call the cops to take her?

You need to file to modify and restrict his time or have it supervised and do so without delay. It's doubtful the police will get get involved and...

How to remove my children from custodial parents home???

Get an attorney and file for an immediate order. You're going to be stuck doing this in WA by the sounds of it. Try to do this on your own(with an...

My ex and I divorced in 2009. We built a parenting plan based on both parents staying in the local area, him buying a house

Depends on what the order says but I guess he's trying modify it. Can he force it? No. Can the court? Yes. Get an attorney.

Can I ask for an order removing the grandfather of my children out of the house where he lives with my wife and kids if he ...

Not exactly. You can file to have to have the kid live with you or to restrict or supervise the mother's time but you can't throw him out of the...

Most courts have the form you need to file. Not sure about up around Cambridge but probably. No hearing. It's to give in the father in this case...

Can different nationality parents agree to laws to apply for child custody in case of a future divorce? Would this be effective?

If you do this here, say in Chicago, IL law will apply. A little premature on the question though. A little odd thinking of having a child and...

Voluntarily relinquish parental rights

Do it while he's agreeable if you need his consent. Get an attorney that does adoptions. The attorney can get the consent signed. If you can't...