Do I need consent from the non-custodial parent to start my child in counseling?

Your question indicates that that there is joint decision making and that the non-custodial decision making powers. If you mean joint decision...

My sons father abandoned us 6 years ago and moved to California. Does that mean I have sole custody or do I have to file for it?

Custody is determined by a court and, at present, each of you have the right to have the child with each of you. There is no restriction on him...

We are not divorced yet however my husband will not give me dime.

When you commence a divorce proceeding, you can ask the court for financial assistance in the form of spousal maintenance (alimony) and child...

My husband threatens me with parental alienation when i tell him i am unhappy with the marriage. i have 2 kids ages 3 & 7?

From what you have said, there does not appear to be any parental alienation. I would suggest that you contact a family law attorney and get a 30...

What happens if I have custody of my children and their mother filed a request for order of default?

An order of default is entered after the failure to respond to some type of pleadings. if you have not been served, you have nothing to respond...

My kids dad took her to the hospital 6 hrs after he got her from me b/c of bruises & im being accused of child abuse. What to do

The first two thoughts that come across my mind are (1) what do the doctors say at the emergency room as to how long the bruise was on her butt and...

Can my Ex Husband who was deported get granted Visitations for my two children to visit him for the Summer in Mexico?

Since the court order provides you with full custody, he has no right to any visitation unless and until the court modifies the order. A court may...

Could I get in trouble if I take my son from his father?

Its not clear from your question as to whether there is a court order as to custody or visitation. Also, does your son live with his father as...

I am from Honduras but me and my wife live in washington state can we divorce here if we are married in honduras?

Since you reside in the State of Washington, you may dissolve the marriage (divorce) in this state. The court where this would take place is in...

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I have physical custody of my 17 months boy. I want to travel to my country to visit my family with him.

This is going to depend upon what the custody order states and the facts that reiate to the order. I would suggest that you contact a family law...