You want to develop your evidence showing a pattern of regular contact with the children before considering this move. The more you do on your own, the less you will be paying an attorney to do. If you move too soon, you could face resistance to seeing your children.
At the minimum, wait three months. Keep a Daily Journal (see link). This is your #1 piece of evidence. Take plenty of pictures and video.
James Cook, the father of Joint Custody was a friend. We lost him last year. He began the fight for Joint (shared) Custody in 1974. His life's worked has affected millions.
Get a restraining order. If he has visitation or shared custody you can have someone else drop him off and pick him up.
Yes of course you can. Visitation rights or shared custody should be settled when they are babies. There should have been a visitation order entered at the time the father was granted custody. There is no age restriction. Unless you were deemed an unfit parent you have the right to a visitation schedule. You should return to the court that issued the custody order and request a visitation schedule.
Not if you have court ordered visitation rights or shared custody.
Yes, if he has visitation rights or shared custody, she will need his consent.
If the father have visitation, shared custody or paying child support she will need his and the courts consent.
First you need custody of him and the only way to get that is by going to court. If the father then have shared custody or visitation rights both he and the court have to then give you permission to move the child out of state. You also, satisfactory to you both, solve the issue about the child being able to see both parents so the visitation or shared custody order is not broken. So unless his father is willing to give up custody and let you take your son out of state you will have to move without him.
Not if there is a court order for visitation or shared custody. She would then need your permission and the courts.
Generally, he would need to petition the Ohio family court for custody and provide evidence to the court that you are an unfit parent. He can also request shared custody and a visitation order. You should request a child support order.You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. See related link.Generally, he would need to petition the Ohio family court for custody and provide evidence to the court that you are an unfit parent. He can also request shared custody and a visitation order. You should request a child support order.You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. See related link.Generally, he would need to petition the Ohio family court for custody and provide evidence to the court that you are an unfit parent. He can also request shared custody and a visitation order. You should request a child support order.You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. See related link.Generally, he would need to petition the Ohio family court for custody and provide evidence to the court that you are an unfit parent. He can also request shared custody and a visitation order. You should request a child support order.You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. See related link.
If the parents share custody there must be a custody order and visitation order. Those orders must be followed. Neither party has the right to make changes without a new court order.
They can deny it, but you can appeal. How well prepared is your case? see links
Generally, as an unmarried mother you already have sole custody of your child under the law in every state. The father must establish his paternity in court in order to obtain shared custody and visitation rights. Until he does, you have sole legal custody.
Moving to another state with shared custody requires legal steps. First, review your custody agreement or court order to determine any restrictions or requirements for relocation. If there are none, consult with a family law attorney to understand the legal process in your jurisdiction. It may involve negotiating with the other parent or obtaining permission from the court to relocate. Compliance with applicable laws and court orders is crucial for a smooth transition when moving with shared custody.