Can I get custody of a child that isn't mine?

Third-party custody is nearly impossible under most circumstances. If you have proof of the abuse, provide it to the police or local child...

Where do I start to gain custody of my child?

Mr. Hopkins is right - you should start with an attorney. There are a great number of factors to consider and strategies to be employed in gaining...

Changes to court ordered custody agreement.

Pets are treated as property, not children, so the agreement set forth in the decree is not likely to be modifiable nor something the court will...

Will the father win custody if I dont just give him custody?

Custody is not something you "give" but something the child is entitled to. But if the child is not born, it will depend upon the laws of the...

Child neglect

I agree with Ms. Constantine. This is one case where I would call the local Child Protective Services department and report what you are seeing. ...

Child support

Ms. Neilsen is right. Also seek assistance from state and local assistance programs. There are many you can find out about through your social...

Child abandonment statutes and custody

Abandonment usually requires a lot more than being gone for 12 or 24 hours. The more important question would be "what compelled mom to...

Fighting a child absuse/custody case

The DA will only pursue cases that they think they can win. But even if the DA doesn't pursue criminal charges, it doesn't mean the judge hearing...

Child custody in Missouri

You're obviously in a hard spot given you need legal advice and you're unemployed. As was mentioned, you'll have to start with a paternity action...

Custody/visitation disagreements

Generally speaking, if an order does not expressly provide for how a particular holiday is to be handled, it is treated like an ordinary day. But...

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