It's not illegal to make the offer; but it's impossible to accept it. You can't give up all your rights and responsibilities to your child. You...

How do I petition a court for visitation and/or joint custody of my child?

You will need to file a petition for custody and parenting time. There are forms available online for this, at...

What are my rights?

Until the child is born, you have no rights whatsoever over the matter. Once they're born, you will have the right to seek a finding of paternity -...

How can i have custody of me swapped

Your father would need to start the process by filing a petition to get custody of you, or a motion to modify custody if there's already a judgment...

Yes, you could be arrested for this. The police can arrest you if they have probable cause to believe you committed a crime. They can get probable...

Will I be able to stop my child's mother from changing our daughters last name now that she is newly married?

As far as the name change, the mother can only do this by filing a motion with the court and giving you an opportunity to object. She would have to...

How does a no contact order work?

The no-contact order binds only him, not you. You will not be arrested for his violation of it. Because the burden of proof is so much lower...

No law inherently prohibits someone with a sex offense conviction from getting custody of their child. Much depends on the nature of the offense. ...

It sounds like you fulfilled your obligation to offer your co-parent the right of first refusal for parenting time. You can't force him to accept,...

How long does it take for one parent to go to court and get custody?

As far as how long a custody case can take, that depends on the docket of your local court. Six months is a pretty common average. Normally...