If a judge has granted you visitation rights, then it's called kidnapping, if you have never been granted visitations, time to get a lawyer, and get your visitations, you have rights too as a father, the DUI will possibly help you get joint or sole custody, good luck!
the biological father is next of kin
Not necessarily. In most cases, the marital residence should be sold as part of the divorce would be equalization of assets and debts. If the residence can easily be kept, then parents should try to amicably work out a shared custody arrangement so the children have equal time with both parents if possible. This means that one residence does need to be deemed the primary, which is what would be on school forms, doctors etc, but that does not change the custody arrangement.
There are too many variables to provide an answer. The biological parent would be the primary choice although the court may consider extenuating circumstances such as keeping the child with biological half-siblings. If it is true that the step mother has shared legal custody pursuant to a court order she may also be able to obtain physical custody. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues in your jurisdiction.There are too many variables to provide an answer. The biological parent would be the primary choice although the court may consider extenuating circumstances such as keeping the child with biological half-siblings. If it is true that the step mother has shared legal custody pursuant to a court order she may also be able to obtain physical custody. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues in your jurisdiction.There are too many variables to provide an answer. The biological parent would be the primary choice although the court may consider extenuating circumstances such as keeping the child with biological half-siblings. If it is true that the step mother has shared legal custody pursuant to a court order she may also be able to obtain physical custody. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues in your jurisdiction.There are too many variables to provide an answer. The biological parent would be the primary choice although the court may consider extenuating circumstances such as keeping the child with biological half-siblings. If it is true that the step mother has shared legal custody pursuant to a court order she may also be able to obtain physical custody. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues in your jurisdiction.
No. Custody and visitation rights are completely separate from the problems you two have about the lease. That is something you two have to figure out without getting the child involved.
YOUR SON. the only thing that makes an adopted child different is their blood. which means nothing.
Permission from the other parent. Yes if you are in leagule custody of the child at the time
It regards the issue of getting an emergency custody order for a child in need of care.
If the mother has legal custody but leaves the state and doesn't have physical custody of your child then that must mean the child is with someone who doesn't have custody. I assume you are not married. In that case, you must establish your paternity in court and request legal and physical custody. If the mother has left the state without taking her child with her the court will certainly want to know who the child is with and will certainly consider awarding legal custody to the other biological parent, you.Perhaps you can convince the mother to consent to your getting legal and physical custody. If not sole custody, then joint legal and physical custody.You should consult with an attorneywho specializes in custody issues. The attorney can review your situation and explain your rights and options.
Basically it means getting to be the legal guardian of children. For example, if a couple divorces and the mother is given custody of the children, she then becomes the children's legal guardian and they will usually live with her, often with visits from the father.
No. If your mother has sole legal custody she can consent to your getting married.
Michael's mother, Katherine, has temporary custody right now. (Today--7/21/09). However, Michael's family is currently speaking with Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of two of Michael's children, regarding custody agreements. The court hearing to determine who gets custody of the children has been delayed twice because the two parties are trying to make a settlement outside of court. Also, in Michael's will, he named his mother as custodian of the children, followed by Diana Ross.
This would depend entirely on the specific situation and the nature of the crime. There are a number of different things that factor into custody cases. I would suggest getting a family law attorney as soon as you can. See related link to an article on custody that may help: