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He can ask local CPS or the police to do a welfare check, for starters. Paperwork to file for a change in custody can be found online or at your the county clerk's office where the custody case resides. His blindness shouldn't be a huge issue considering the age of the kids. It's not necessary...

You may gain some traction with the health insurance issue by adding that to the support amount in a CS modification, which the state could then help you collect. Also, if she's a nurse and they are married, the child may qualify to go on her insurance which should be checked out.

If the ex is on assistance, the state will want him to "repay" them for the assistance she's received for the kids and will come after him with a vengeance if he's found to owe back support. The only way that would happen is if your MIL lied about having the kids all this time, which might...

Dad being in jail is a sure way to know his signature will be required, since there's no trouble finding him in that case. You'd just drop off the paperwork and he'd sign it, or not. If he has joint decision making and/or some legally set parenting time (even if he never takes it), he gets...

By sole custody, do you mean your ex NEVER sees your kids, or sees them on weekends and holidays?

By "visitation agreement" do you mean a parenting plan that was signed by both of you and filed with the court? If so, that document is now a court order and is enforcable as such. Until a modification has been legally filed with the court (which should happen considering the change in...

How long have your inlaws had the child? Has mom remained in the child's life - visited, had her over to spend the night, etc.? Do you visit them as a family? How is a family supported by a police officer "poor" when a family supported by a nurse is "fit financially"? Is it actually custody...

We can't predict your chances. Your choice to have more kids implies an ability to support them in addition to your existing support obligation. An adjustment of withholding will eliminate this issue moving forward.

You can attempt to modify the existing parenting order to spell out when you can have phone contact and that it is private. You can ask that dad be restrained from speaking ill of you in front of the child. Once you have a clear order and he violates it, you can file for contempt of court. Your...

Why would you want to deny permission for grandma (presumably not on drugs) to transport your child if you're fearful that dad's a drug addict? Perhaps she was keeping an eye out for your baby and was transporting for that reason. A more reasonable request would be to ask that grandma...

It's not hard to conduct a background check on a person, so long as you have a few facts including birthdate. My county also has a "jail registry" to see who has been locked up in the past year. Google "background check" and do due diligence on your findings, you'll come up with a few...

Did you receive a response to your letter? Did you send a payment with the letter? If so, was your check cashed? The attorney would likely continue to work with you if they feel you haven't abandoned your debt, but it's up to them to take it out of court at this point. It sounds like there's...

Sorry, I don't understand your question/s. Try rephrasing.

No, grandma caring for grandchild for a couple of hours without language to the contrary in the order is not contempt. Family members asked by the parent who has that residential time with the child are generally considered to be acting for that parent. Why wouldn't you want your child's...

You can write a notarized letter indicating you permit the person to care for your child in the event you are unable to do so. You may also want to sign permission for that person to be able to communicate with your child's school and/or daycare as well as obtain medical care and communicate...

Where were the custody papers drawn up? Your state or mom's state? She'd be more likely to actually file for contempt if she can go down to her local courthouse vs fly to yours. I'd send an email saying something like, sorry there was confusion but as we discussed (quote yourself and her as...

Let us know what you find out.

How long ago did you move from California? The state is essentially paying itself back for your child's assistance - from dad's paycheck. You should be getting a monthly support stipend of $25-50 I believe, check with your support agency for the amount, if any. If he has an issue with how...

The paperwork for a name change is available online or via your courts clerk. I'd take mom, grandma, you and the paperwork saying dad lost rights to the courthouse, have mom fill out the forms and everyone available to talk to the judge. It's not a very complicated process, just a few minutes in...

You have the same rights to them at this point as she does. Keep in mind that the courts will be very interested in how both of you conduct yourselves with regards to the kids at this point. Be polite and brief in your interactions with her. Be able to show provable attempts to see the kids and...