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Only a judge can decide custody. If you do not get a court order in place, no one can make him return the children to you. Point being, file for custody ASAP.

That you did not do, so you really should just let it go.

You should not waste your time and money. That is what you should NOT do. I can assure you when you do find his address, and do end up in court, he will counter sue for the cleaning fees or whatever and you will walk out of court with a judgment against you because you will NOT win any money...

No one responded to you so I will give you the minimal advice I can. If you are struggling financially and want to get the divorce done (been there, done that, don't blame ya), I am sure there is some type of legal aid service that can help you at no charge. Obviously, you would have to apply...

You should have, or should ASAP for that matter, notify the courts of the address change! That does not give her the right to refuse the visitations! You need to call the local clerk of courts and ask them what the process is, and take her back to court. You don't really need a lawyer, but if...

If the other parent does not want to drive the extra 30 minutes, perhaps you can offer to meet at a public location for your pick ups in the same area you live now. Then it doesn't change anything for him, such as adding an hour total to his trip returning the child. That is also better than...

She should file a petition for custody in NJ to establish jurisdiction. NJ is the proper jurisdiction so it shouldn't be much of a problem. I believe she may even be able to file for a change of venue through the court in PA as well. Filing for custody in NJ is still the smartest thing to...

I am a step parent as well, so I know where you are coming from. I just wanted to make sure you knew that and to prevent any possible issues. If the order states that he is to go to school from your address, but the visitation that is ordered makes that impossible, your boyfriend will need to...

First, there is no "us" or "we" when it comes to you and your boyfriend and his child. You are best to stay out of it and let him handle all communications with the child's mother. Even if you were married to your boyfriend, you still would have no legal standing. Second, it sounds like the...

You are going to have a hard time where ever you want to move. DO NOT up and move because it WILL cause you more problems especially being he is already unhappy that you want support, the deadbeat will probably be as vindictive as possible. I live in Ohio and I can tell you that they will...

The best thing for you to do would be to go through the courts where you live now for the reasons that you state in your post. As far as the stuff with his ex, I wouldn't want to make a fuss about that in court. They will wonder why you had a child with him if his past was such a problem. It...

You can't establish legal rights until you establish paternity. Signing a BC doesn't establish paternity. If you are with the mother, you will be making decisions together so it doesn't really matter unless you and the mother start having problems. If you have any doubts even in the...

If you testify under oath that you ARE the father, you will not need a DNA test. That would be done when paternity was disputed. You do not have the same rights as the mother, and your name being on the BC does not imply rights. If you are with the mother, there is no issue. If you are now...

Update: His biological parents have consented to adoption (they'd rather give up rights and all responsibility). Even though it is agreed upon by all involved parties, my wife and I have hired a lawyer to handle the case. Mainly because the process is complicated even with them consenting and...

There is no way to know how a judge would rule. Forget the doubts and go forward with the petition. Getting a court order for custody and visitation of any kind is better than none at all. In court, you may want to raise the issues that she has / had, however, it is smart to focus more on...

Thanks to both of you! It's not even a question on taking him in for my wife and I. He spent all of last summer with us and we sent him back with all new school clothes and supplies, and that is again the plan this summer no matter what happens with getting custody. Unfortunately, since my...

I agree, especially after just reading about 100 pages of Virginia statutes. I think the next, best, action is to talk to her and see what she says.

My mother and I have not informed his birth mother as of yet. Figured it was best to figure out if she had to be notified first. She will complain but I honestly do not know how much of a fight she will put up. My mother is no longer able to physically or financially take care of him...

Yes, we are hoping his mother agrees, but don't think that is likely (even though she doesn't have custody now), which is why we wish she didn't have to be involved since the change of custody is uncontested otherwise. I am having trouble finding a lawyer to speak to me for less than $300 for...

My wife and I have been asked by my mother to take custody of my nephew. My sister, and his father, gave her full legal and physical custody about four or five years ago. Since she wants to give custody to us that part is uncontested. The complications are that we don't know if when we do the...