Do I need to file anything currently? Or is it up to my sons father?

You should file a Complaint for Custody and serve the father with a Joint Preliminary Injunction at the same time you serve the Complaint. This...

My 1 1/2 yr. old grandson is in foster care. I want to gain custody of him and remove him from the foster care system.

Does your daughter live in the home? DFS needs to be comfortable that you will comply with whatever plan they put in place. If you are not...

The 6 months you mention is the time limit to set aside an Order. Once it is set aside, there is no time limit on relitigating the divorce. The...

Can I move out of my parents house a week before my 18th birthday ?

You have a lifetime to be on your own and live with your choices. I cannot address whether or not you'll get in trouble, but you have to decide if...

Options are that you reach out to him and ask him to sign a Consent for step-dad to adopt. Tell him this is what daughter wants, or file a...

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Who shall the child remain with? Nevada residents and divorce was filed in Nevada as well. Mom or Step mom?

While mom cannot use the time with the child as a way to modify the Decree, if dad is deployed, her rights are certainly superior to yours while he...

Can I move out now ?

Legally you cannot move out until you are emancipated. A petition for Emancipation has to be filed in the Juvenile Court. You have to prove that...

Relocation question during mediation

You cannot relocate without the spouse's consent or a court order. And if you have joint physical custody, relocation is difficult. Both parents...

What are my rights as an in married mother if three when one of the kids feels uncomfortable with going to her dads?

I will add to Ms. Whitbeck's answer, the question - Is there a custodial order in place? As long as you do not violate an order, you can have some...

Hello to everyone. May I know if I need to pay for Child Support even I am not working. and how much will I pay if so?

Of course - A child is still in need of support. The amount you pay is dependent on the custodial arrangement, and the incomes of the parties. If...