No, you cannot contact the judge directly. If you are named as a party in the petition, and you are unrepresented, then you may speak with the judge in the presence of the father's attorney, but you cannot speak to the judge privately. Also, if you are named as a party you may (and should)... View More

Until you get the custody petition filed with the court, she can collect the child at will. Once it is filed however, you can ask for a temporary custody while the case is pending, and it will stop her from suddenly taking the child. The court will not want to upset the child's routine.... View More

Lawyers are not supposed to charge for fixing their mistakes. You may want to consult to someone who handles malpractice cases, instead of those who handle family law. But, first talk to your attorney and see if she will negotiate on the bill.

If you do not have a custody order from the court, then as the two of you are unmarried, he does not have any rights to her. You can go get her, when ever you like; if you need to, contact the local police department and ask for an officer to escort you on his property. If you have a custody... View More

Your income will not be affected by his child support obligation, nor will his obligation become yours to pay. Now your contribution to the household may affect his support obligation if the amount gets modified in the future; and you may have to assist him in paying his obligation, just as... View More

Generally, if you have joint custody, you are not kidnapping just because you can't provide the return transportation. Especially, if your ex was aware of the transportation issues and is refusing to retrieve the child himself. As long as this is a rare occurrence, and you are trying to find... View More

The courts award custody based on the best interests of the child. You haven't given enough information about the circumstances for anyone to know the severity of the act. If they are sitting in her driveway, or driving in an empty back-road at two miles an hour, the court may not view that... View More

It depends on the felony and whether or not you live with your girlfriend and her kids. Talk to an experienced family attorney close to you.

Not knowing anything else about your situation, it is probably to keep the child from having to spend his/her entire weekend visits traveling.

It is not your obligation to know his address. It is his obligation to inform you of his address. The fact that his hasn't been involved and failed to keep you updated so that you could serve him personally goes in your favor. Talk to an attorney local to you who does contested adoptions.

Based on the information you've given yes. If you do not currently have a custody order, then you will need to file for paternity. If you already have a custody order, then file a modification. Talk to an attorney local to you ab out your next step.

Only if your rights were terminated and she adopted your child. However, she can get guardianship if you are not in a place to care for your child right now. Talk to a family attorney local to you to discuss your goals.

Your ex cannot terminate his rights without someone to take his place. It sounds like your husband meets the qualifications for step-parent adoption. Talk to your spouse and kids to confirm that is something they would want to do; and then talk to a family attorney about filing a step-parent... View More

Did your father die before or after your grandmother? If your father died before your grandmother, then you (and any siblings you might have) are entitled to his portion of your grandmother's estate. If he died after your grandmother, then it was his place to seek his portion of his... View More

The support is supposed to go to the care of the child, if you are her legal guardian, then you are eligible to receive support on her behalf. Talk to a family attorney local to you about seeking a modification as a intervenor on the current child support order.

This is one of those topics in which legal theory and reality don't match very well. Technically, she is still a minor and you can report her as a runaway, or if you know where she is, ask the police to bring her back. However, there's a limit to what you can realistically force her to... View More

Tell the judge tomorrow you would like to a continuance to give the two of you a chance to reconcile. There must be "irreconcilable differences" to qualify for a divorce. If you husband really wants a divorce, the judge won't let the two of you stay together, however if there is a... View More

If your plan says to meet at mother's house, then that's what you have to do. It is unclear from your question if someone moved since the last court order, if so, then you have grounds to file for a modification. Talk to an attorney local to you.

You can't give up legal rights to a child unless there is someone else to step into the role, such as with adoption. From what you described, you were granted sole custody. As sole custodian, you are the only one who can enroll her in school.

You can report her as a runaway. She's not allowed to live on her own until she is 18.