What can i do to get shared custody of him so I can see him weekly

Hire an attorney immediately. These are all factors, among others, that the Court will consider when determining the best interests of a child.

Am I considered common law married?

Difficult to answer based on what has been provided. Do the two of you hold yourselves out to other people as husband and wife? Merely purchasing...

Divorce decree does not list the house division

If it wasn't listed or divided in the divorce decree, then either one of you can file a post divorce separation of property suit. Essentially, you...

I do not see any need to sign over your parental rights (if you are talking about relinquishing your rights and giving them up for good). CPS will...

It is too difficult to answer this question based on the limited information you provided. The burden at this point is that there has been a...

I agree with Tom. The child support amount may go down, but with the additional cash medical support, it may be more total than the current child...

Custody lawyer

You will probably need to contact an attorney. It is not as simple as your daughter signing some paperwork or anything like that. The father or...

Can a home parent refile a custody order she requested two months prior because she wants to volunteer?

The facts you presented here seem a bit more detailed than can properly be answered in the small amount of space provided without further...

Is it difficult and costly, to acquire a court appointed paternity test, after divorce has been granted by a judge?

Depending on how long ago the divorce was granted, you may have grounds for a motion for new trial. There also may be the possibility to request...

What is the importance of being the parent that has primary custody of the child?

There are too many answers to your question to really put it here. As the other attorneys have said, speak with an attorney in person who can...