If there is no court ordered custody arrangement, there is no reason the grandparents keep the child from you, unless there are proofs you are unfit to care for the child and they appeal for custody for the child. Speak to lawyer to know how best to proceed with your case.

The Judge was the ONLY person who established your husband's visitation rights, and the Judge is the only person who can answer this question. Do NOT rely on a "military POA." Ask the Judge.

You should speak with a local family law attorney to recalculate your child support for one child. It does not automatically go to half and it could even be lower than half. More importantly, you want to record the change with the court so that you are protected if there is a dispute in the future... Read more »

That would be a reasonable assumption. But if the person to whom you pay child support (payee) disagrees, you had better apply to the court to have the decree clarified.

If you are still the legal parent of the child and only shared the child with the father then why is an agreement needed at all? Besides a family lawyer you may need to speak to a probate lawyer (a lawyer that handles estates after someone dies). If you had your parental rights taken away that is a... Read more »

No, he cannot just kick you out like a dog. If you have stayed there for longer than 30 days, then he has to take legal steps to evict you. If you are married then different rules apply. But if you are just a houseguest, then he first has to serve you a notice to vacate, and then he has to file an... Read more »

Your question is too vague. I suggest you re-post with short description of what caused a newborn to be taken. And by "defac", do you mean DCF (Dept. of Children and Families)? And by "notifying you parents", do you mean notifying the parents of the child being taken away?

If a Judge gave your father temporary custody of your daughter, you will have to return to the same Judge to undo his Order. You might have visitation rights but that is NOT the same a custody.

If yo have never been married then you as the mother have total control of the situation. If you have lived in Florida for more than six months then you can file for paternity here, with or without a drivers license. You just have to prove that you have lived here and plan to continue living here.... Read more »

If there is a court-ordered parenting plan in place, you can file a motion for modification. If the mother is proved unfit to take care of the child, the court may grant you more time or sole parental responsibility. Talk with a family lawyer to know how best to proceed.

You can be legally emancipated by a court before the age of 18 if you can support yourself. You can show proof of sufficient income to cover your living expenses and daily necessities.

However, it is most practical if you sit with your legal guardians and obtain their permission.

The law in Florida is that you can only address children's issues if one or both of the parents (or the children) live in Florida. It sounds like no one lives in Florida anymore so you would need to go to court where you or the other parent lives. Should you move back to Florida and live here... Read more »

Do whatever it takes to encourage your child to maintain a relationship with his father. Inform your ex that his behavior affecting your son and try to work things out. If all efforts fail, consult with your attorney to determine the best way to proceed.

If both you and the other parent agree to the modification, you can speak with your respective lawyers and have them draft a new parenting plan that you can submit to the judge for approval.

If the other parent disagrees, you can file a petition for modification. You must convince the court... Read more »

The standard in court is always what is in the best interests of the child. He will also need to show what has changed since the original agreement to support his request for more time. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Contact your local legal aid society to see if you qualify for free legal help. You can also try your local bar association to see if they offer pro bono (free) services.

Good luck!

If the father is in prison for 40 years then I am not sure that I understand your concern. Please speak to a local family lawyer that specializes in dependency for more specific advice.

You need to look at whatever documents gave you guardianship. This is a specialized area of law. You should look for a consultation with a local attorney that does dependency. In general, the legal standard that the court follows is what is in the best interests of the child. It sounds like you are... Read more »

Step one is to look at the court order that gave your mother custody. That document should spell out your rights regarding the children and what you need to do, if anything, to have custody returned to you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

What does the order granting custody to your mom say as to her ability to move the children? Contact a custody lawyer in your jurisdiction to specifically discuss your concerns and case.