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I am filing for an uncontested divorce with a child and feel like we have discussed most of the custody issues. He agreed on my taking of legal custody and having a joint physical custody. I was told that in Alabama, that there would be a primary physical custodian and the other would likely have... View More 
answered on Oct 5, 2018
There is a great deal here that needs to be discussed and some apparent misconceptions in my opinion. You would probably be best served to retain a lawyer to help you in this process. It is a lot more involved than your question suggests. In a nutshell, as you seem to recognize, there are 2... View More
My daughter-in-law lives in Alabama. My grandson lives with my daughter in California (since 8/17/18) and his survivor benefits were halted because my daughter doesn't have legal custody. We're trying to get her joint custody to satisfy the Social Security Administration. Everyone is in... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2018
If the child lives in California all issues concerning custody of the child will have to be handled in California. You should seek legal advice in California. Custody of a child is serious business. It is not like the sale of a car. There is no "form" that can be filed to transfer... View More
A police report was filed but no warrant issued yet. Fearful they will keep the child
answered on Oct 5, 2018
If there is no Order in place giving the father visitation rights then he has no such rights and you need not let him visit with the child at his place of residence or otherwise. You can set the terms and locations of any visitation. I assume that your are not married to the father. Either of... View More
and What acts affect this in Alabama and can grandparents still get visitation rights if not
answered on Oct 5, 2018
Yes. If parental rights have not been terminated the parents can always come back and petition the court for a return of custody. It can be a long and difficult process but it is possible. Grandparents can get rights to visitation under a vary narrow set of circumstances exist and may be... View More
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