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It depends what your court order says, and if it's silent on the matter, you go by your state rules. Most states require you to file notice with the court within X days of your intended move. Some say you need to notify the NCP in writing within X days. Maybe both the NCP and court. She...

She can't make you pay to abort a baby that could be anyone's. Even if it was yours, it would be her choice to abort. She can't say you forced her to do it. But just an FYI...even if you don't "finish"...some of your swimmers could still have escaped. I know someone whose brother was...

If he takes you to court, then present your documentation about the lead paint. That is the only real, provable concern that the court will listen to. You can ask to have added to the parenting plan that neither of you use alcohol or drugs during your time. It may be hard to enforce, but it may...

That was not opinion. It's fact. He can't just walk away from his responsibility. She got money from the gov't, who is wanting Dad to pay it back to them. Can you imagine if everyone had that option? Half our kids would have only one parent and the country would go broke supporting them. He...

When you have your hearing to dispute this, don't just take statements/affidavits from your witnesses - subpeona them to appear in court. You can't cross-examine a piece of paper. And make sure you mention that this came about right after you filed for your rights. You can mention this in your...

Here is some background: http://forum.freeadvice.com/child-custody-visitation-37/visitation-457163.html

Not sure about CA, but in most states if the child has a bond with the GPs, and if one parent is deceased, the g'parents may have standing to sue for visitation, since while the parent was alive they would have access to the child during parent's time. But they would have to file for it, and the...

Call the courthouse and ask them. She may not know she has to respond but it's up to her to find out.

NO, it means file in court, they will tell you where to go for testing.

Wait a minute....is he even the legal dad? Even if he is, in most states an unmarried mom has sole legal custody, which means she can sign the passport. As legal dad, he has the right to file in court for his rights. Until you go to court, he has very few.

You should consult an attorney there. Most of us are in the US and the laws could differ. If you were in the US, we would tell you that in most states an unmarried mom has full custody by default and a possible dad would have no rights until he filed in court for paternity, custody and child...

With unmarried parents who are not together, the graduated visits are more a means to get dad and baby to know each other. Try to aim for short, frequent visits to establish the bond. Do take a parenting class and possibly infant CPR. Court aside, both are good to have. And kudos for being...

If dad is willing, it will be easier, but someone will need to hire an adoption attorney.

Was dad recognised by the court as dad? Is step dad wanting to adopt her? In some states you may have grounds to terminate his rights involuntarily, but you might need to establish them first. Ask a local attorney or the courthouse about that. If you need to contact him, ask him if he'll...

Does NC do that without a step parent to adopt the child? I don't see that happening until it's been at least a year with no contact or support, and maybe not even then without someone to take over the responsibility.

There is an Ohio attorney/GAL on www.freeadvice.com. There is a forum called Grandparents Rights. They may be able to help.

My mistake. I thought you said "my". Apologies. And by all means, you can love her. The rest of mine and Duranie's advice stands. Encourage dad to file for his rights.

No wonder she's tee'd off. One girl is yours, one is hers. Not both yours. You are not even the stepmom yet. Again, while it's not nice of her to deny dad, she doesn't have to let him see her. One thing in his favor is that he was getting her often before. He will get court-ordered parenting...

Find out if you have grounds to ask for a restraining order. At custody exchanges, either stay home or have a witness to Mom's antics. A camcorder may be a deterrent, too. She can't keep the kids from Dad if they have a court order. (And the word is "fiance".)

"We" won't do anything. You can assist him but Dad can (if he hasn't already) file for paternity. Once he is proven the father, he can file for parenting time and child support. Did he sign any paperwork at the time of birth? He can ask for joint legal custody (decision making). Mom is not...