Who has custody of a child if the parents have never been married?

The best thing to do in this situation is to try to reach an agreement so that everyone is clear what parenting time each of you will have once you...

Cps

I'm sorry to hear you are in such a difficult situation! If you are unhappy with your attorney, you can ask the court to appoint you a new...

Does my 16 year old son have any legal rights to see his 4 year old 1/2 brother?

As others have mentioned, your 16 year old doesn't have an independent right to see his brother, unfortunately. However, when a judge determines...

Does spouse that doesn’t want anullment have to be noticed officially

An annulment is an alternative to a divorce; if you already have a divorce, there is no legal basis for an annulment. The church might come up...

What paperwork do I need to get?

I agree that you would want a delegation of parental authority signed by the child's custodial parent. It doesn't take away the parent's...

When you get married you can legally change your name, but it needs to be changing your name to the last name of your spouse, or hyphenating your...

How do I go about getting my son back home.

First, you should try talking to your ex, as it sounds like previously you were able to reach agreements on your own. If your ex is not agreeable,...

What happens if you have to move out of state in joint custody? If they do not grant me custody, can I get joint again?

By joint custody, I assume you mean that the court has already awarded you and your ex joint decision making over your kids. If there is a court...

How do I protect my baby?

In general, your ex can spend time with whomever he chooses, and unless that person presents a safety threat to your children, the court will not...

Where can I find a stipulated order template for custody?

Your local Friend of the Court office will have some sample parenting plans you can look at and decide to incorporate into your agreements. The...