How can I prevent an ex-partner from gaining custody of my children? Surrender of parental rights enough? Any other ways?

First, your ex cannot "surrender his parental rights" as you might mean. The court will no longer terminate a parent's rights unless there is...

Joint Custody

There are two different types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody refers to the major decisions in a child's life, whether they can...

Custody Appeals

Each county has different rules regarding submission of a Findings and Order After Hearing. In Sonoma County, you send it to the other side they...

If i have been residing in CA w/ my daughter for over 1yr, can her father, who lives in texas, legally make me return with her?

In California and Texas, under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) the home state of the child is where that child has...

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Can I have a document signed and notarized stating that I will leave my son in someone elses care other than the father?

Does the father have partial custody now? Has custody been established for him? Were/are you and the father married? All of these questions need...

Temporary gardianship of brother.. child support

You can file a motion for temporary Guardianship of your brother. Where is your father? Would the mother be willing to sign the papers for a...

How do i go about getting custody of my two childern with out a lawyer to help me.

You need to file a motion within the Guardianship case. Filing a custody action will not work as the Guardianship action trumps any custody orders...

My son is 13, i have court order visitation for sun 9am to 6 pm, can he refuse to come over?

I would suggest filing a motion with the court immediately. I would also suggest enforcing the current custody orders. Try every time the court...

Change of address as mom moved

I am not sure from your question whether the move was only 5 to 7 miles. Is SD San Diego? If so, by my map that is a distance of about 35 miles...

Can my husband get custody of his 6yr old daughter if the child is living in a motel room with her grandparents?

Potentially, your husband has the right to have legal and physical custody of this child. He would have to establish his parentage through the...