Lawyers help Please.  Friends Son is being taken by father.  He is going for full custody.?
456616
She can file the papers and go to court with all of her documentation.  Believe me, in the long run, even though it seems like forever right now, things will change.  I had the same thing happen to me...I eventually (after 30 days of filing) got the kids back.  Yes, you have to deal with visitation, after all he is the father, but with time that can be controlled too if documentation starts happening with regard to the violence.  I pray this works out for your friend, tell her number one to always document.  Keep phone calls, keep records of things done, have a third party present at visitation times, etc.  Prayerfully when all has died down the visitation can be civil and things can go on reasonably well.  My kids are now 21 and 19, and we all get along OK, I do it because they are my kids and that is what is most important.
424533
you would probably be better off going with guardianship if all parties are willing.  talk to a lawyer who specializes in family law, should cost less than 50 bucks for a little advise to get you started.
822850
Well this is what u need to do. Go to the court house have the dad sign over custody then u will have temporary custody intill the next date when u gey full custody.
225579
Well here is the thing, Your friend may be entitled to child support for the alleged baby but that’s going to take the State Attorney Generals office to follow up. Once that happens it will be impossible to keep that from his wife because of civil process and all. If that’s the route she goes it can be long and drawn out and she needs to make sure that is what she wants. Generally when a situation like this happens both parties are promiscuous so she better be sure it's his kid and not someone else's. Keep  in mind that even though the child may be his he still does not have to ever see it if he does not want to. Your friend made a bad choice dating a married man. Separated or not he was still married and she knew it.\n\nGood Luck to your friend she is gonna need it!!
382800
YOU NEED TO GET THE DIRT ON HIM, IF HE IS BAD PROVE IT THEY WILL NOT GIVE CUSTODY TO SOMEONE WHO CANT TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES, FIGHT FOR YOUR KIDS AND WHEN YOU WIN TAKE HIM FOR ALL HE'S GOT. I AM TIRED OF DEAD BEAT DADS TRYING TO RUN FROM THIER RESPONSIBILITY'S. HE NEEDS TO BE A MAN OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES
250901
No. Legally, you are responsible for him/her. Your only real course of actions would be to try and get relief of custody from the state.
269314
Get a lawyer, go to court, get judge to sign once he is convinced it is in the child's best interest. Pay lots of money. Done.
844373
That is a most unpleasant situation.  \nIs he going for joint legal AND joint physical custody?\nIf he is looking for joint legal only, maybe you can agree to that.  You must document EVERYTHING so if in the future you want to argue for full legal you will be able to do so.  Most judges today rule on joint legal.\nIf he wants joint physical, then you need to calmly look at reasons why not, such as if he lives in a different school district, or if he works long hours and the child would be left with others, etc...\nTry to remember you want what is best for your child.  Your child needs his/her father, so agree to reasonable visition, never be negative about him around your child...your child will grow up and clearly see what is what!\nDon't play into his tactics...as much as possible, ignore him and stick to the issues...fair and reasonable visitation, both making major decisions regarding the child (make sure you put everything in writing and ask him to respond the same way) and helping the child feel secure and loved by both parents.  \nYou can start with your good intentions, document everything so if he continues to play games or try to use the child you can go back to court and request FULL custody.  Visitation will always have to happen.\nGood luck!
379045
Call a lawyer and get a "Guardian Ad Litem".  This is a lawyer for your child to protect her and her rights.  She is of legal age to tell a judge that she no longer wishes to see her father and tell them why.  She is old enuff where the courts will recognize that she is speaking for herself and not for your wishes.  This lawyer will help her do this.\nGood Luck.
121866
I think if he has been ordered to pay child support some type of parternity must have been established.  He can go to court and stop you from moving out of state.  I would contact an attorney and talk them about this.  Good luck!
984740
Do not by any means let them go w/ their father again is must be hard specially if the kids are asking to see him. I ve been thru the same thing he took my son away and at the time there was no court order so when i did call the police saying he didnt want to give me my one month old son back all they could do was stare at me and tell me there was nothing they could do since he was the father. He was very abusive and consumed drugs at the time but still nothing was done plz dont let them go for the saftey of your kids its hard i know but looking im pretty sure you will find whats just right and get the help you need
997753
Yes, you need to take this deadbeat to court.  I don't know where you live, so it I can't give you any specific advice, but every city has people (usually in the family assistance office) that can help you with the paperwork.\n\nYou may not want to see this guy again, but your child--HIS child--needs financial support, and you should get it for your daughter.
331339
Your right this situation is very hard on kids! When both parents have dual physical custody it's usually because one parent doesn't want to pay child support, so they fight for joint physical custody. The kids aren't thriving in this environment because it offers no stability. The rules and expectations change from house to house! Have your friend talk to a professional at her local courthouse (they offer free legal advice). If the kids are in school and are having any problems, she needs to get the school and district involved. Another option is having the children see a therapist/play therapist to work out their frustrations with their living situation. Therapists are great advocates to have! In the meantime continue to support your friend and listen when she needs to talk. Tell your friend I said good luck!
1014883
I live in Columbus, OH.  I would think if the father can prove that the mother is not doing a good job, the courts will grant full custody to the father.  The burden of proof rests with the father, though.  Good Luck!
1109340
Just the fact that she wasn't honest about who the father actually is can help prove that she's unfit.  Tell him to contact an attorney right away and see about getting custody.
993255
take him to court to, get full  custody ,and point out the:\n no support and no contact of several years and now sudden contact. and joint custody becaues you want to move and get married. the baby`s sperm donor is being spitful. and does not want you to have a life of your choice..you can provied a better life for your daughter..
333543
call the courthouse in your area.\nlaws differ from state to state.\nyour son might GIVE you custody if you ask.