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You could terminate his rights if you had a husband who was willing to adopt. You certainly should file to change custody but you may have to serve him by publication. Same goes for the name change.

If you're planning to file for contempt, I take it there is a court order. Do you have custody? Was she exercising her parenting time per the order? And you let your son go to her without knowing where she lives? If it was her time, I guess you had to let him, or be in contempt yourself...but I...

Look up your state statutes for visitation with an infant. Some states are restrictive when it comes to young babies. It's recommended that they have short, frequent visits with the non-custodial parent - long stretches seem to be hard on them. How often was dad seeing her before he moved to...

If mom files for support, they will want a DNA test. If dad files for paternity/visitation/child support, the court will want one done. I think dad would have to pay for that, but it will hold up in court. Filing in court is the only way he'll have enforceable rights. Does he want to be...

Do your orders say that this schedule is year-round? Or is it different in summer? If she has violated the court order, it's contempt, but is this not kidnapping? Custodial interference? What did the police officer say? Is this not a reason for an Amber Alert? Here is some info on that...

Income does not determine custody. If you make so much more than her, even with an even split in time, you could be ordered to pay child support. Is there some reason you want sole custody? Why not equal time? My understanding is that most states have some form of joint custody (if only legal).

If he has not asked for his rights in court, then at present he has none (for parenting time). If he didn't sign paperwork for paternity at birth, he is not the legal father. Since he is not permitted to be around children, and he has no rights to visit, then you don't have to give him...

You're saying mom has custody, but you've enrolled her in school? They let you do that? And when mom gets the money, she's going to take her back to the US to go to school? How is that good for your daughter? And she's just starting kindergarten? You can't file in Japan if she's only been...

Is there an existing parenting plan? If so, you will have to go by that. Is he restricted from being around children? Is he the legal father?

I think Texas has an affidavit that a child older than 12 or 14 can file with the court. It does not mean the child gets to choose, but the judge will consider their wishes. Some states allow the opinion of the child to be heard, but only after a certain age, under the right circumstances...

I believe he has legitimize his son in GA. I'm not sure how it's done, but the local courthouse should be able to help.

As far as I know, you're right - any parent has rights to the child, the grandparent does not unless a court gives them to them. I'm not sure if mom can legally move out of her mother's home until she's 18. Dad should be encouraged to file for paternity/visitation/child support so he can...

The letter means nothing. It was not filed in court. It does show that you were not leaving them there permanently. I doubt if they could enroll them in school or put them on his insurance without guardianship or custody, or at the least power of attorney. They have nothing. Just a piece of...

Rights are different from obligations. Even if he could sign off on his rights (to parent) he'd still be obliged to support them. Only way would be for your husband to adopt them, and ex still may need to pay the arrears. You would need an attorney for this. Ask him if your judge ever allows...

Duranie, they were having the test done today.

What are you wanting to do? Charge her with harrassment, or slander? Does she know you're not the father?

There are some good sample parenting plans. It needs to be very thorough, detailing who get the kids when, what times, who transports, holidays, special occasions, etc. There may also be a plan that your county uses as a standard. She could see if that would be usable. Just remind her that if...

Mom and baby are not in the hospital now. He could have signed an affidavit of paternity after the birth, but he will be wise to petition the court where mom and baby live for paternity, parenting time and child support. The court will order and recongnize the paternity test and set up times for...

But did he sign an acknowledgement of paternity? Or take a DNA test? Mom will not lose her rights (unless she's a felony murderer). She can file a parenting plan that spells out when each parent has the kids, and if the CP doesn't allow contact it's contempt. If she is a fit parent, she WILL...

He wants her to move out, and him keep the boys? 1. Being a legal resident doesn't matter. I am one, and my son (who has custody of his boy) is too. 2. I am guessing the neglect was regarding her older kids? Hopefully won't matter. 3. Money is not a factor in determining custody. If he...