Sole legal custody is not the same as adoption. If you have the parents' consent, you can file for adoption.

Hey I have temporary custody of my sister in law son?

What he calls you is not a problem unless someone raises it as an issue in the custody litigation, but even then, it might or might not be...

Any sort of physical violence could result in going to jail. There are no guarantees about what will happen in your case. If you are arrested or...

Can I still get custody ?

Yes, you can still, in some cases, obtain legal and/or physical custody of your child even if you are delinquent in your support payments.

How can i get my child back as soon as possible?

You can hire an attorney to file to enforce your custody judgment (if you have one), or to obtain a custody judgment (if you don't have one).

Is it legally okay for a 17 year old to date a 20 year old?

You should not be having sex prior to marriage.

A provisional custody by mandate (assuming that is what was signed), unlike a signed judgment or order, is revocable by the custody-granting parent...

I advise my clients not to get involved in any adulterous relationships or to introduce new romantic partners to the children while contested...

Need to know how can I address this situation ?

You can hire an attorney to present to the court what you believe is in the children's best interest.

The best way to adopt a child is by hiring an attorney to help you.