has any divorced cases had custody changed? missouri? usa? please explain?
353627
you have 6 month from the time your divorce was filed here in ca.  If I were you, I would consult a Lawyer.  He has no business being a father.  He sounds very unfit.  Sounds like you have very good grounds.  First though what I would recommend is documenting. for example, I keep all emails I send to my ex that way if need being I have the written proof for the court.  basically say to him, that he was scheduled to pick so and so up, but you got a call from the school saying no-one pick her up.  something along those lines.  without documentation, you won't have a chance.
1009435
I really don't get why only one child was removed from your custody and not all three... is the child that was removed, the only natural child of the man who brought the order against you, or are all the children his biological children?  And if you can't afford an attorney, you need to get to your county's Mediator and/or Court Facilitator A.S.A.P.  (look in the phone book's gov't section for your county and check under the Superior Court or Family Court heading for these listings)for help with your case.  Again, good luck!
992685
The new law applies to everyone.  If you have questions, you should check with the last attorney who helped you on your divorce or custody for the specifics of your case.
1008015
"The judge is not sure if she can overrule jurisdiction because the children do not reside in that county anymore."\n\nPrecludes providing you with any relevant answers in this forum.\n\nGiven the obvious complexity of the case, you would be extremely foolish to follow advice given over the Internet.\n\nSave  your money and hire a lawyer.
826140
Google "fathersrights"  there is a lot of free advice and links to help dads. See if there is a local chapter in MO where he can get legal advice and suggestions on line.Thousands of dads are fighting to be active in their kids lives, from jail and a lot of ex's goal is to keep them in there by filing OPs and having them arrested under false charges. Tell him to hang on and never give up!
904287
No ...\n\n\nhttp://www.divorcenet.com/states/texas/txart18
86969
Been there, done that.  I'm guessing that, unless the court order that changed custodial parent from Father to Mother also gave Mother right to claim the exemption, the Father still retains that right.  This is something that your Attorney should have been on top of when you went back to Court to change custody.\n\nThe tax exemption does not automatically go to the custodial parent.  If the monetary contributions of the Father exceed the contributions of the custodial Mother, the Father is generally awarded the exemption unless otherwise specified in the divorce decree (or an ammended decree).\n\nSince claiming a child as an exemption on a tax form now requires that the dependant be identified by a Social Security Number, if you both claim the child (something that used to be fairly common, hence the requirement), you will almost certainly both be audited by the IRS to clear up this issue.  IRS penalties and interest can be very expensive.\n\nConsult your Attorney to resolve this issue.  \n\nGood luck.
264116
Well, assuming you live in Washington State like I do, its not that hard.  This assumes you have a valid reason for the change.  Its hard to change a Parenting Plan and SUP Order if all you have for a reason is “just b/c I want it changed”.  You need something like, “the other parent developed a drug problem”, or, “the children’s needs and desires have changed to a significant degree and I can provide for those needs better”.  Or, the other parent has a new b/f or g/f that is abusive.” OR, it could be as simple as “the kids are spending a ton of time and overnights with me now, and I have become the ‘defacto” true primary custodial parent.”  In that case, you would be asking the court to simply change the court orders to match the real life situation\n\nYou file a Petition for a Major or minor modification of PP in the Superior Court where your divorce or parentage case was initially filed and signed.  Then you set a hearing where you have to prove to the court you have “adequate cause” for your Petition to move forward and go to Trial or Settle.  Once you get the Judge to give you an order finding you have met that “threshold of adequate cause”…..you''ve won half the battle.  \n\nThe court then sets a trial date (usually about a year out) and in the meantime, the Judge may grant you immediate temporary primary custody while you wait for your Trial date. THIS IS A KILLER IF YOU CAN GET IT!!!  YOU’RE PRACTICALLY HOME FREE AS FAR AS WINNING AT TRIAL.\n\nIf you think you have good facts on your side, and want to talk about going forward, consult a good family law lawyer right away.  Make sure he/she limits his/her practice to family law only, and works in your county.\n\nHave fun and good luck.  BTW...I am not a lawyer and do not profess to be able to give legal advice.  But.....I do know this one guy who is a genius family law lawyer.  I sleep with him every night.  We also have the same last name.  (and no, HE IS NOT my brother/uncle/cousin you sickos with dirty minds)
382477
That's a tough one. I think Jurisdiction will apply. Were they married in the US. If so, the US, and state in which they were married will have jurisdiction over the case. If he moves back to the state and county that they were married in, all of the proceedings will occur there, regardless of where she lives. If he moves somewhere else in the US, that county will have jurisdiction.\nCustody will be difficult to keep in Germany if he has reason to take custody from her. He will have to provide sufficient evidence to support a claim that he should have the child and not her.\nThe difficulty here would be that if she resides in another country, the US cannot enforce any laws on her. They cannot issue wage assignments or other enforcements, rendering them powerless. In that case, they may either relieve themselves of jurisdiction and make him deal with her in germany, since that is where the child is born, or move the child to the us so that they can have more control over the circumstances.\nNothing is easy or permanent when it comes to court battles. Just do the best you can, be honest and reasonable, and mind your p's and q's (no deception or harassment or emotional manipulation on the child)... Good luck to you :-)
53859
First off, call the American Bar Assn. and see if any complaints or punitive actions have been filed against the attorney.\nSecond, understand currently, divorce is a slow and "expensive" proceedure.  Initially, the court may order you to counseling in an attempt to save your marriage.  Keep in mind, that every state is very different in awarding custody; especially to a father.  Most states in the midwest wont award custody to a father unless the mother is in jail, CONVICTED previously of child abuse, is a known (to police) as a chronic drug addict, or has been medically deemed as terminal.\nSave money initially, and get a paralegal to do the initial filings.  Get a power hitter attorney when the judge is hearing motions for his (or her) decision.  Also, keep in mind, grandparents have filed for custody and won in the recent past.  Make sure you have an equitable visiting schedule set up through the court system.  This is usually done during the first stage or counseling sessions.  Some courts require a minimum number of visits.  comply with them!\nDon't run to these "men's rights activist" attornies; they are usually more expensive, and no more effective.  Keep in mind your ONLY motivation for pursuing this course of action; your child.  Any other reason is a waste of time, money, and an exercise in futility.
730361
Most states now are letting the kids decide when they are able to reason. The judge usually takes the kids into his chambers with attys but usually not the parents and asks them some questions. If he feels the child has understood and answered the questions to his satisfaction the he will let them decide. I have heard of cases in which the judge let the kids decide when the kids were4 so try it and see. Then youll have to remodify the child support to fit the custody.Good luck
337760
What state are you in? That will make a difference. What you should try to do is find legal aid in your area that will assist with custody cases. That way you'll get legal help at low or no cost.
837780
I know an excellent lawyer his name is Tim Warren he is out of St Joseph missouri. yes you may have a case with some more of the details. These are not simple cases, you should have went to the manager in the first place that is a big thing they will use against you. So, talk with an atty who can get all the details. Dates are very important and if you still have the e-mails print them out and save them all from you and from him. Good luck
79757
i think it depends on the state you're in. in my state the support cannot be changed simply because someone remarries. when someone asks the court to modify the child support, here in my state, they only take into account the amount the father and mother make - not the "household" income. try calling a local law library for the specific rules in your state.
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Hello fellow Hoosier!  I am a single Mom who is also battling the ex about visitation! When I went to court in Marion County they told us we could decide on a schedule that best fit our needs.  They also offered us the chance to talk to a counselor if we had any disagreements on timing and scheduling of the children. They would help us figure out a schedule. This was all offered to us at no cost and I believe it is free in most counties.  The schedule we finally agreed on was...\n\nDad would pick up every other Friday from Daycare/school and would return home on Sunday at 5:00pm.\nDad would pick up from daycare/school on the Thursday following his weekend he had him and every Tuesday when he didn't have him that weekend.  He would return him to daycare/school on the weekday mornings.\n\nIf you live in Marion County and need the numbers for chidsupport office please contact me as I would be happy to send them to you.  \n\nBest of luck to you and your children!
884952
LET ME KNOW DIVORCE COURT IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT HER!!!!!!
378416
Refer back to your legal paperwork, from your divorce or custody papers.  Mine said as long as I gave my x a 30 day notice there was nothing he could do about it.  Of course my x didn't disagree, but if he did I had my back up on why it was best for me to move since he didn't have a part in my kids life for two years.