Can my ex change final custody decree and give me more time with my son even if judge ruled against it

Yes, you can decide between the two of you what is best for your son. But as Ms. Woodrum suggests, If you want it to be permanent and enforceable,...

I had primary physical custody, what happens in trial?

First, parents get the first pass at being a parent. If the guardianship was established over your objection, then it's more likely the court felt...

Can you reopen a divorce decree that is 3 years old?

Custody issues can always be reopened if there have been substantial changes since the original decree. But since your lawyer will have a lot more...

Whether a child should be in the continued care of the father or mother is going to be up to a court. CPS only assesses whether a child is in...

My divorce has been amended/modified status since 12/04/2014 what does this mean and why would it be taking so long?

It sounds like the case is in New Mexico, not Nevada. The system is a little different in each state, so you should re-post this in a New Mexico...

Kids father no longer want to see the kids?

As my colleagues have said, you can't force a parent to see his kids. It's sad to think that I represent parents who desperately want to see their...

What do I need to do to take my daughter out of state and offer her a better lifestyle, when the divorce decree states I can't.?

Ms. Whitbeck is right. You have to have the father's permission or you have to file a motion with the court seeking permission to relocate. If...

If my only choice is to move to another state, and dcfs is involved very little with my family, can i leave without problems

Though the state of the law is a little uncertain, the majority of judges hold that you must obtain permission from the other parent, or from the...

Mr. Lyttle is right. You will need to terminate the rights of the biological father, if it hasn't been done already. You can do this with his...

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I live in las Vegas Nevada and I want to adopt my step daughter

Ms. Whitbeck is right. You will need to terminate the rights of the biological father, if it hasn't been done already. You can do this with his...