How can I stop someone from relocating my child while I file for changes in custody?

Well, first of all, let's be clear: you, personally, can't do anything; you have no rights over a child that isn't yours and who doesn't live with...

Does the original applicant need to show up at a hearing to contest a restraining order

This is a duplicate thread. This question was already asked and answered here:...

Does the accuser show up at at a hearing to contest a restraining oreder

Yes, the petitioner must appear at a hearing on a restraining order. If they do not appear, then the order is usually dismissed. Sometimes, the...

Is this likely to be granted.

I'm afraid there is no way to give a really meaningful answer about the likelihood of any outcome. There are two reasons for this. First, we...

No, a minor cannot "legally run away" from their parents. It's not a crime, strictly speaking, but the parents would have the right to force the...

Can I take my son back to Oregon?

In practical terms, you "can" do this - no one will physically stop you. The real question is, what are the legal implications of doing so? And the...

I'm afraid there's not enough information here about your situation for us to give any particular advice. Specifically, it's not clear where your...

Help?

The terms of use of this site prohibit attorneys from directly soliciting business. (Some may do that anyway, but we aren't supposed to.) So you...

As a non-custodial parent, you have the same rights as the custodial parent to access to your child's medical records. You can contact the hospital...

Can child support be requested with out formal separation/divorce/ custody motions started?

You can go to the Department of Justice's Child Support Enforcement division and ask that an administrative action for child support enforcement be...