I have had temporary custody of my grandchild for over 2 years, can I leave the state with this child?

The best approach would be to schedule a consultation with a family law attorney to determine the current legal status on your grandchild. With a...

Can my daughters dad get full or any custody of my daughter?

You need to be in contact with your daughter's dad's parole officer to better understand when he will be released and what the terms of parole are....

Would my boyfriend need to file papers with the court in order for me to assist in helping with the children?

Both counsel are correct, assuming that you are not emotionally or physically endangering the children of that other relationship.

Can I leave my parent's house at 18 if I am still in high school.

At 18 you are legally an adult and can be responsible for decisions in your own life. If you are moving out, you need to assure that you have the...

As cusotidial parent, am I allowed to change my child’s school if there is a dispute on where she should go.

Is there sole or joint educational decision making? If one parent has sole decision making, he/she can decide where the children attend school. ...

Both parties want different CFIs. What typically happens when both parties want a CFI but cannot agree on which CFI to use?

You each will submit the name of a person you are seeking to be appointed from the court's approved list and the judge or magistrate will make the...

You do not state whether there are already orders in place or how long ago the mother and son moved. If it is less than six months, you may be...

How do I get more visitation with my son who lives in Indiana and I live in Colorado?

The prior responders are correct. You will need to file in Indiana since your son lives in Indiana. At the age of 8, provided you can afford to...

How much influence do teenage children have with the court when it comes to deciding which parent they want to live with?

Your grandchildren's mother is going to have to speak up for them. The older and more mature a teenager is, the more likely a court will give...

What is the proper paperwork to file to obtain custody of my grandson?

Without knowing what has already been filed, and where the case is procedurally, it is very difficult to provide the information you are seeking. ...