Can a non custodial parent not return a child from a visit if there is no parenting plan?

Your concerns are valid. Have you thought about going to court and initiating a temporary parenting plan? If there are no court orders in effect,...

I have been separated from my Hasbeen for 11 years now. He has a pretty bad rap while separated. How easy will my divorce be?

I am not sure what you are asking, CA is a no-fault State.

WA Primary Residential VS Sole Legal Custody

That's a tough one. I would make a Motion in court and explain everything. Make sure that you have exhausted all possible options of locating your...

Law regarding custody after mother stopped working abandoned children and left state? She now has an attorney but still unstable

The courts will look at the best interests of the children. They will look at the past three years of the childrens live and take into...

Is it illegal to take kids that dont belong to you across state lines against parenst wishes?

Your facts are rather vague. You do not state how old your daughter is. I'm assuming she is under the age of 18? If that is the case, then yes it...

I am not familiar with the laws in your jurisdiction. Generally speaking, she would need to petition/make a motion to the court for a move away...

Child support payments

I am not really sure I understand your question. If you are asking if you can be reimbursed for child support payments, the answer is no. Just...

Temporary Parenting Plan

Your facts do not state whether you went to court today to get a certified copy of the '97 orders or a newly initiated action. If it was on a newly...

Temporary Parenting Plan

Your facts do not state whether you were going to court today to get a certified copy of temporary orders from a case in '97 or from a newly...

I am and have been since birth (3 years), the legal guardian of my niece. How can I adopt her?

There is no way you can adopt your niece without getting Mother to terminate her parental rights and the have father sign either an acknowledgment...