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Was the agreement for the move-away signed by a judge and filed with court?

If there is no order for visitation (CS is separate), he needs to get one. If there is one, and Mom is ignoring it, he needs to file for contemp of court. It would be wise to do short visits at first while the child gets re-acquainted with dad.

You would have to be married at least a year before the "stepdad" could adopt. I believe you'd have to petition the possible father in order to do that. He would have to be found the legal father before he could relinquish his rights. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

You have answered your own question. If you make major decisions together, then yes, you still have to run major decisions by him. Where the children live is a biggie. It sounds like you have joint legal custody now. I don't see any benefit to you having sole legal, because I think you'd still...

He should be able to file for custody, based on the status quo. How long has the boy been living with you? And can dad prove it? Any witnesses to mom saying she agreed to it? Legally, the child does not get to choose which parent he lives with. Dad can testify that the boy is doing well in...

Were you married? If not, is he the legal father (DNA, AOP)? Are there any court orders? If you were not married, you already have sole custody unless the court has said otherwise (ie, joint legal and/or physical). I'm not sure about the name thing, might depend on if dad is the legal dad...

Did your grandmother report this to anyone? Why don't you have access to medical care? You're their dad! I don't believe this...if someone did that to my kids I would be calling the cops...who would call CPS. If you have let these things go, you are just as guilty of abuse as she is. Neither...

Did you see her face? Or just the lump? Who told you she lay on the floor for an hour? Was she with you and told you this? Could you still see the lump? Did you take her to a doctor or ER? Did you see your son with bite marks on him?

File for divorce and ask for temporary custody until it's finalized.

Duranie, she is not married to him, she's not a stepparent. MAYBE she could become a foster parent to the child, and MAYBE the probate court would accept the notarized paper and grant her actual guardianship? I would like to know if he is the legal dad.

Just because something is notarized, doesn't mean it's legal. It just means the person signing it is who they say they are and it's witnessed. If this wasn't filed in court, it's useless. It might prove his intent, but you do not have guardianship. It didn't go to court and mom wasn't served...

You gave up child support because she basically blackmailed you into it? All because Dad will let her do what she wants? Did you go to court for that? Tell her she follows the court order, or you have the cops come over to pursuade her to come home (they may not be able to force her though)...

Normally with 2 states, the one with the more restrictive rules on taping will prevail. But, if it's not illegal, that is, if you can give her notice of the recording and she agrees on tape, I think you're ok. If it goes to court, have the tapes transcribed so the judge can read them (if...

I'm a bit confused. In your other post you said you want to file for custody so that he can't run off with her (I think it's a good idea to get everything legal) but now you're saying that you don't want the courts involved because you were underage. You can do it informally, but it's going...

I replied in your other thread. Try not to post twice. If he goes to court and gets his rights established, he will get parenting time with her. You will not be able to dictate who he has your child around, as long as no one is a danger to her. Your local rules may mention something about...

He will not have rights unless he goes to court to establish them (paternity (dna), child support and visitation). If he does, you have to comply with the visits, if he decides to take them. You don't have to put his name on the BC and he doesn't have to sign the paternity papers to put it there.

If there are no court orders for parenting time, one of you should file for them. Submit a plan that outlines the times he can have the kids, who picks up/drops off and where, etc. There are sample plans on www.deltabravo.net or you can look at your local rules and ask that they be used if...

Are you thinking that this is the child's father? She wants to send him to HER father. You're right about him maybe seeking custody later on. OP, if you have to leave the child, why not your mother? Does the child have a legal father?

I strongly disagree with this. She should not be involved in this, PERIOD. If she asks if she can live with Dad, tell her no, and if need be, tell her the judge says she is to live with mom and spend time with Dad and you. For one, she should NOT be asking Mom to move. And I doubt that Mom...

In most states, an unmarried mom has automatic custody, and the possible dad will have to file in court to prove paternity, ask for his rights (parenting time) and establish child support. His rights are not automatic. She can't put him on the birth certificate without him signing an...