This is a difficult situation. Mediation works if both parties have a sincere desire to reach an agreement. If the matter went to court the judge...

Potentially, though that is a bit of a drive for a child to go to school. 7:30 is early for school to start. Perhaps that is when before school...

There are no bright line rules on what a substantial change in geographic location is. Some courts would determine that one hour is substantial and...

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It depends on what your current court orders are. That impacts jurisdiction over the children. Colorado...

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like the case may currently be in juvenile court. Generally a case will stay in juvenile court...

Granddaughter was served notice by the sheriff that she has a custody hearing.

She could be held responsible for parental kidnapping and be required to return the child to the United States under The Hague Convention. When a...

You should have 21 days to respond to a motion so you might want to obtain a copy of the case file to determine what happened.

Would I be able to give my mother temporary guardianship over my son if the father doesn’t consent?

I understand your preference for care. However, the child's father has first priority for care of the child. You do not have the unilateral...

How do the courts perceive time with kids?

The legal standard is the best interests of the child for certain modifications of parenting time. I would imagine that her account of the...

Proving emotional abuse with parent testimony only?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Usually in a case like this a court would look for a child and family investigator report. You have a 50%...