Me and my girlfriend live together, how does that affect my visitations?

Yes.

Can my wife take our child out of state if we have joint custody even if she as joint physical custody

In order for your question to be fully answered, your divorce decree must be reviewed by an attorney. The reason I say this is in Arkansas it is...

My son will be 17 in a month, we have an opportunity to move to another country for a few years. Will I still need to

There is not enough information provided to adequately answer your inquiry. I suggest to make an appointment with a local family law attorney to...

Who has jurisdiction over this matter? Can my mom get in trouble if she keeps me? What can I do to legally stay with my mom?

The answer to your first question is that if the original custody order was out of Oklahoma, Oklahoma has jurisdiction. However, an Oklahoma Court...

Son-n-law left AR with 3yr old grandchild; traveled to OH. Mother hasn't been allowed to speak to child in past 3 weeks.

You will definitely need to hire an Ohio attorney, preferable in the Franklin County area. Franklin County is a large, populous area, so you...

What is my best option?

From what you have stated, this sounds like a good situation for a step-parent adoption. See a local attorney experienced in step-parent...

I know it's all in what's best for the child but don't they have say at an certain age?

Before one could provide you with an answer specifically tailored to your situation, more information would be needed. Moreover, this is not the...

I received a summons delivered in person by a deputy-sheriff from a debt collector/law firm handling a hospital debt.

I do believe that an attorney would be better able to help you with your problem, but I do understand that the amount at stake is not worth the...

The marriage is still valid, if the license was otherwise in order (official performing the ceremony signed the license, etc.) "As a failure to...

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My children's father has full custody but we want to make it joint custody.

No. Only a court can modify a previous order of custody. If both parents agree, this should be fairly easy. See a local family law attorney and...