Your current state is Virginia
I live in kentucky.
I have this provision in my Parenting Plan to deter my ex from abducting our son. He is set to travel internationally next month but says it is not clear what type of bond the statute is describing and has offered to set up a joint bank account and put the court ordered amount in it. I told him... Read more »
My nephews mom lost custody of all her kids so now her mother has custody of them. My nephew comes visit us sometime because he feels safe with us he says. His grandmother and her partner are alcoholics. My nephew ran away from his grandmother because he witness his little brother got hit really... Read more »
I recently discovered through a DNA test that I have a son. His mother was married at the time to a real jerk of a man but was afraid to get a divorce. She told me she got an abortion and we broke things off. I lived the last 14 years not knowing she went ahead with the birth. My son was born in... Read more »
I have an agreed order with 2-2-3 schedule while living with spouse during divorce. I want to move out and ask the court for primary custody.

answered on Jun 29, 2022
The procedure would be to file a motion seeking that kind of relief. But any major life change like moving needs to be done by an appropriate court order. You would be wise to hire counsel to assist in this process.
We went to court and he got primary custody because it was in the middle of school year he now left to work out of state and left her with his mother to live .his wife did not want for her to stay in their home. My daughter does not want to be with grandmother and the school year is about to start... Read more »
My friend and her boyfriend had a child (born in SC - just over a year old) and they have since broken up due to some domestic violence issues. He was arrested for possession of drugs and a weapon and is in jail waiting a trial date. My friend has moved back home to New York but has not been able... Read more »

answered on Jun 29, 2022
No. The mother's better course is to do nothing. If the father petitions, then the fights begin. The mother should not start a confrontation when one is not needed.
We have an agreement that states 3 non consecutive weeks. My ex-wife sees this as an opportunity to take 21 days as she sees fit. I have been instructed this is incorrect and am looking for further advice

answered on Jun 28, 2022
Non-consecutive means not in a row. Normally that would mean 3 separate weeks, however, it can br intertpreted to allow 2 consecutive weeks, but not 3. You should consult a local attorney to go over your specific matter.
An ex of mine filed a petition for a DNA test to be done on my youngest child. to disprove my husband claim as the child's father The case has been continued for several months. However since DHR also has a dependency petition filed on the same child the judge reset my exs case and dhrs case... Read more »
I filed a petition in Tarrant County to have my case moved to Collin County (where the kids and I reside) and to modify the order. My ex husband filed his own petition 6/14 without actually answering mine. I was informed that I can not move forward until I am served or I should reach out to his... Read more »

answered on Jun 28, 2022
Look in your county and see if there are volunteer lawyers. If you don't have a lawyer I would wait until you are served,
We’re going before the same judge that granted my restraining order and the plaintiff has plans to challenge the order. His ex and him have a custody case and she wants me to be there to be a witness to his harassment. Would I jeopardize my RO by going?
My ex-husband and I share 50/50 custody of our 12 and 13 year old sons. The 13 year old has been living with his father during the school since 2021 and the 12 year old has lived with me full time, still maintaining the every other weekend agreement. While this agreement does not pose an immediate... Read more »

answered on Jun 27, 2022
If you wish to change any Texas court order, you must file a Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship and set it for a hearing before the Court of exclusive jurisdiction.
You should read your current court order thoroughly because it is unclear from your post if there is a geographic... Read more »
As well. Do I have to have my husband adopt her too or can I be the only one?
My mother just got married to a man significantly younger than her. Her husband has young kids (8ish, 6ish, and 4ish), and the mothers don't want my mom around. They have both harassed and threatened my mother and she's saved all of the posts and messages. Now that she's still not... Read more »
My daughter stay with me the first two years of her life... Her mother was letting her come every holiday and breaks... My daughter told me that her mother boyfriend was abusive towards her mother and whooped her and her sister I was angry I called cursing them out she came to pick up my daughter... Read more »
My son is requesting that I take permanent custody. Unsure how to do so without contacting the absent mother.
Lawyer says PL hearing can’t be modified. Private school cost is $11,000, and she cannot afford anywhere near that. She is only doing it to extort me for additional support (she’s currently getting over $2,000 a month). Private school is Christian based - and my entire family was raised... Read more »
One order states non abusing parent and the other order signed by a different judge who was not there doesnt state non abusive parent.
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