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Have you called CPS to see if this is considered abuse? Has he told a school counsellor about it? If it were me, I wouldn't be concerned about child support, especially if it was through no fault of your own that you have arrears. Even if you don't get custody because of it, if it's...

IF mom doesn't show up to get him, see if Dad can file for you to have guardianship until he gets out of jail. He should have done that when he was sentenced. If he can't, you may be able to file. See if it can be done on an emergency basis and ask that the boy continue to live there until a...

You knew about the abuse, and you did nothing? Her ex didn't have to report it, you could have. Glad he did. Did they remove the child?

Take that 350 a month, and give it to your mom to help out. If you left, Mom would still be having a hard time, and then where would she go? When you turn 18 (within a year) you can live wherever you like.

Good point, Irish...if they were married when the child was born, maybe he IS the legal dad. I thought of that after I posted.

BJS, please keep your questions on this (your) thread, and not on every other post. Try these links: http://forum.freeadvice.com/child-custody-visitation-37/ http://forum.freeadvice.com/grandparent-s-rights-100/ http://forum.freeadvice.com/adoption-34/ There is an attorney on the site...

If your husband signs the BC knowing he's not the dad, and you know it too, you'll both be committing fraud. Presumed dad could come into the picture later and contest paternity. The presumed dad didn't have to support you during pregnancy because he was not proven to be the father. If you...

Bad news is, you have no rights to her if there are no court established DNA/signed papers/custody orders...and mom has her now and she is the custodial parent. Good news is, mom was ok with you having the child with you. You have an uphill fight without any documentation to the condition of...

Was this recently? Was paternity established? Any court orders? Did you have her condition documented by a doctor or CPS? If you were not that concerned then, I doubt if you can use it now. By not reporting neglect, you condone it. You can be held accountable too.

See her original post: http://www.thelaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30476

I'm not sure you can prove contempt if all your order says is "liberal and reasonable visitation" because there are no set times or dates. What she considers reasonable is likely not what you would. You would be better off getting a modification or clarification of the order. Prepare a...

As an unwed mother, doesn't she already have that? If you have never been to court with dad, you have sole legal and physical custody. I'm not sure if he would have to go to court for paternity since he acknowledged it, but he has no visitation rights until he asks the court for it. And he...

NO! You need to realize that without all the information, and knowing what state this is, this could be BAD advice. All states, and even counties, are different. If you don't know the correct answer, please just read and learn before you post. JC, you need to file in court for...

If it is Ohio, he would need some form of custody first. An unmarried mom has custody and dad has no rights till a court gives them to him. My son was told this more than once. He wanted his exgf to leave their son with him and her leave, but he couldn't make her leave their son. Even the cops...

After paternity is proven, will the baby still be in foster care, with you as a relative placement? Or could you petition on your own to get custody? In the latter case, you would need Dad's approval because he would be the only one with rights. Unless he's under a case plan, too? This judge...

There is also TANF (temp assistance for needy families). Not everyone will tell you about it. When you apply, put down "child only" and it will not count your incomes, just the childrens', which is none. If you get this kind of assistance they will go after the parents to reimburse them. You...

It sounds like the order is from Texas...correct? What state do they live in? Check your papers, there MAY be wording in there to the effect that law enforcement can enforce the order. I could be wrong on this but I thought I'd heard other TX plans that state that. Do check with the locals to...

Does Dad have joint legal custody? If not, you may not need his signature. However, he could go to court to contest the move overseas.

No-one is putting down step moms. My grandson has a wonderful one. But he only has one mom. Legally. Even if she is the NCP. In a legal sense, and in court, there are only 2 parties here - Mom and Dad. Just reminding you of that fact.

In your state, if you have sole legal custody (since you probably do, being a single mom at the time, and no court orders saying dad has joint legal) you may not need dad's signature. Not sure what proof you could offer of that, but see what they say.