Can My Fiance adopt my children if, the bio dad is deceased

If there are no custody orders for your children, and if your fiance agrees, you could file a complaint to establish a parental relationship, name...

Do we have to ask the court for permission?

Yes, your grandparents need consent from the court. The court generally orders you to open a guardianship in the state you are moving to, then...

Can we withhold out of state child visitation if the non custodial fathers drivers license is suspended?

You can run a criminal check to see if the license is suspended. You cannot withhold visitation for the suspended license, but if a bench warrant...

Father filed for custody using child support case number. How can I dismiss.

A parent can file for custody under the Child Support SErvices case number. Parents do this to avoid paying the $435.00 filing fee. You could...

I need emergency custody of my granddaughter at the advice of CPS. I'm a Paralegal investigation specialist.

If your granddaughter is physically with you, you can go to Probate Court and file a guardianship. The Probate Court has a self help center that...

Selling his home in the middle of a custody/child support case

Generally, child support is based on income, not assets. Impact of selling a home, in terms of child support, is questionable. For child...

Since the mother is your "ex-wife" I assume you have a final judgment which includes a custody order. If the move disrupts the custody order, she...

Child custody case

If the messages are relevant, you can attempt to bring them in as evidence. YOu have to be able to prove were the text messages and emails came...

What can I do if a judge stayed my visitation based on lies told by my ex?

File a detailed responsive declaration for the next court hearing. Based upon the fact that your visitation was suspended, you should retain a...

I live in California. I have 2 sons ages 11 and 13. I want to leave the state to provide a better life for my boys.

The primary custodial parent has the presumptive right to move absent a showing of detriment to the children. The non-custodial parent must make...