It sounds like your brother was never married to the mother -- is this correct? If so, then the other attorneys are correct; he should file a...

Leaving the family home.

Leaving the home does not mean you are abandoning your rights to that home. For instance, if you are on the deed, you will still be entitled to...

I need to know EXACTLY what joint physical and joint legal custody mean, and I having secondary physical custody. What are my ri

Time to go to court; this is a situation where if you snooze, you lose -- your rights, that is. Take your court order into an attorney right away...

What can u do if u and child are both locked out of home, where u live with family members? without filing any court papers.

I don't see that there's much you can do without going to court since your parents seem to have gone to court. Do you have a person who would be...

I have primary joint custody of my son in California. I want to take him to Tulum Mexico for vacation and his

You must consult with an attorney immediately and when you do, bring the document that leads you to believe you have "primary joint custody." Even...

Termination Of Parental Rights

Parental rights can be terminated on several grounds, but it sounds like you're talking about abandonment because you reference time ("how long do...

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What do you next when the law Fails to enforce an Ex-parte order by a judge, to recover child into custody?

It sounds to me like the child you're trying to recover is older and doesn't want to be recovered; some of my clients have had this happen to them....

What rights does my ex husband have with my son? He is not his biological father but raised him since birth.

Interesting; how did he get any custody? I'm thinking the two of you must have named your son as a child of the marriage in both the Petition and...

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Can I file for a custody case here in California, When the other party is in a different state?

Yes, you can file here, but I recommend that you consult with an attorney first so you don't waste a filing fee. There are jurisdictional and venue...

Can I temporarily stop visitations till we go to court because he refuses to give me a contact number in case of emergency

Go to court with evidence. If you have an email address for him, email him requesting his number. Take copies of these communications to court and...