Under what circumstances may a custodial mother go to court to gain full legal also if it’s joint legal now?

A motion can always get filed to modify a portion of Joint Legal Custody so if a therapist is needed, it needs to be made clear why and it can be...

Is domestic violence and alcoholism a factor in child custody?

Any factor related to the custody and the well being of the children is relevant. DV and substance abuse is already a relevant consideration by...

Judge recused herself? At a very critical time, what should I do

You have to wait for the judicial process to play out which means a new judge will be assigned your case and then you have an audience to plead...

Custody and child support

Every case is different but you first must show that there is a need to change custody under the best interest standard and the court will...

Is there a protocol for allowing my brother to pick up my daughter as my proxy if her father is verbally abusive to her??

It would not be a good idea. You need a court order so that you are not in the eyes of the law getting an unfair custody advantage. When parents...

Can I file a return order for my child without having an actual custody agreeement?

The short answer is no. You need a court order since it can be enforced by law enforcement.

Will my child’s father be able to keep my daughter from me?

It is not an emergency in the eyes of the court so if you do file an action and a motion, the hearing could be at least a month away. You can show...

How do I know what my rights are as an unmarried parent?

You have equal rights to the children as he does. Marital status is irrelevant in the eyes of the law at the present time. You would generally...

Yes. A notary is a notary whether it is the same person or a different person in another state.

Only the judge can terminate the rights of a parents and it cannot be done by stipulation or agreement if the idea is to not pay child support...