Is there a legal form for a parent (single, unmarried mother) to relinquish custody to the child's grandparents.

You need to file and pay for a third party custody Petition. Once that is done you can get an agreed order entered which will give you the relief...

Parenting plan/temporary huge issue

If you're up in Marysville, you need to note the matter for trial and final resolution. If you are nto sure how to do this, you need to hire counsel.

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How can my friend get full custody of his daughter, and move her to New Zealand?

He would have to file a petition for a residential schedule and then get the court to designate him as the primary custodial parent. This is a...

Never married, but have my 2 kids. The mother is a homeless drug addict. Do I need something in writing that I am custodial prnt

Bad idea to take the child without informing Mom as to where you are going. If you leave, she can file a petition here and the custody issues would...

What are the chances of having our intent to relocate and new parenting plan approved?

If there is already a temporary PP in place, you will most likely need the court's approval to move 1000 miles away -- not easy to do -- please...

Me and my wife are separated (not legally) and she moved two hours away with my son. Is there anything i can do?

If you are still married, either parent has custodial rights to the child and she can live where she wants. Filing a Petition for Dissolution does...

How do I present a witness to the judge? Do I ask her questions? It is for temporary custody.

In family law, witnesses are only allowed to testify at trial, not at temporary orders hearing. Your witness can write a declaration under penalty...

Can my 15 yr old daughter live with me when she's lived with her dad for the last 6 yrs

If there is a PP where he is designated as the primary custodial parent, you wold need to file a Petitio to modify the PP. Children do not get to...

You file a motion for contempt of court. If your ex refuses to return your daughter, that is contempt. Your daughter does not get to choose where...

Does my soon to be ex husband have a right to take our child overnights out of town?

Every case is unique and the PP the court cones up with will be based largely on the argument you make and how persuasive that argument is keeping...