I have custody of my kids in my state mydad has it in another state if I have them in my state who has custody
463119
Only one person can have legal custody of the children.  Whoever has the most recent custody order has legal custody of the children.  \n\nProvided the court that issued the most recent custody order had jurisdiction to do so, its ruling counts in every state.  \n\nThe basis from this comes from the full faith and credit clause of the constitution.  One state can't ignore a valid ruling from another state.\n\nIf your dad has the most recent custody order and yo go get your kids, its kidnapping, if you take them across state lines, it become a federal offense.  You better make sure you know what you're doing before you take any action.
870474
If one parent has custody, the other parent has to pay child support.  It doesn't matter who makes more money.  Children are entitled to financial support from both parents.
10855
Go to a lawyer and tell him to file a temporary custody for each child to you and he should be able to get the judge to sign it until you and your husband go to court. This will keep your kids with you until the court say otherwise. You want even have to let him see them until then also. I know this because I did the same thing and the courts gave me temp. custody of my kids until we were through with all the court procedures.
350301
I am assuming that you had legal custody and he had visitation rights?  \nTo my knowledge that should not effect her ability to get services from the state.  As long as she is a resident of IL she should continue getting benefits.  The only people that would care who has legal custody is you, her, and her dad.\nKeep in mind - if she lives with him - you could be liable for child-support payments to her dad.
259264
Yep, go back to court and seek a custody modification granting you sole physical and joint legal custody... You probably won't win, but it will bring the problem to the attention of the courts and a judge will explain to him that visitation is not "His privilege" it is his duty and the children's right....and lays a groundwork for future modification if he does not straighten up.\nGood luck.
1141946
The IRS can't tell you because they're bound by the Privacy Act.  \n\nIf you're entitled to claim yourself and your children, file your own tax return, claim yourself and the kids, and then both you and the other person will be contacted by the IRS.  The IRS will make the decision as to who is entitled to claim you and the kids.
252021
If by this you mean that you don't have custody.....the answer is yes....custody is irrelevant.  The court standard is what's in the best interest of the child.  Whether you have custody or not, you will still owe support.  If by this you mean that you are not a legal parent/guardian...the answer is no.  The support is up to the legal parent/guardian.
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.
320015
I'm not a lawyer but I have 23yrs of law enforcement experience. You really didn't give enough info for me to say. It depends on many factors; such as what were terms of your divorce, why he hasn't been in kids' lives, financial support, his reason for sudden interest and any claims he's making to help him gain custody, any personal problems or negative actions by either of you,etc. Assuming you were awarded custody originally and there were not and are not now any extenuating circumstances that drastically change the original status of his behvior/situation or yours or the children and he basicly just decided he wants custody chances are slim the court would change the managing conservator status you hold unless he can show you to be an unfit mother. He might be able to negotiate visitation rights but doubtful the court would disrupt the children's lives without just cause.
159661
If you are comfortable with doing that then do it, but I would get a lawyer involved to make sure that you can see your children and get it in writing. They will always know you as their dad and im sure you love them alot, and they are just lucky enough to have another man that loves them just as much as you do.
230440
If you can prove you have custody of the child then you can. I have done it with my own Grandchild in Tn.
107187
Are you bound to the state you are in because of being the custodial parent and your divorce decree states you must get permission from the court? I would suggest you speak to your divorce lawyer for correct advice. \n Or If you are on probation or paroll or something like that, in which you would need very specific permission from the correct authorities .\n Otherwise, I don't think there are any prison states... at least not yet, so we are still 'free' to move anywhere in this country, reguardless of our maritial status...
171061
File for child support in your home state. They can handle it even with him being in a different state.
1025895
I have joint custody of my son also.  My Ex is primary and I'm secondary.  In the settlement, I get my son every weekend.  I should have also put in there that I get him during my vacations.  This would have made it so that he spend over 105 nights a year with me.  If I had done that, then child support would have been cut and I would also get to claim him in my taxes.  The funny thing is that my son does go with me on vacations but it isn't in the papers so I'd have to refile the child support and who knows what would happen then.  So I figure it's better just to leave it alone.
373237
every state has different child custody laws. this is what mine are:  i moved from cali to texas when my daughter was 3 months old her father stayed in cali. the order was that i had full physical custody and joint legal custody which means i have her all the time but if anything happened, like god forbid and accident, he would have a say in the matter. now that she is 6 she has to see him at least twice a year for at least a week but that is with me there and we split the cost of airfare. alot can be done and you have a while before you have to worry about that.in my experience i have learned that most family courts are in favor of the mothers and a baby needs his/her mother the first year most. stay strong it will all work out. congratulations!
436913
go to local hospotal or hospotals you think he might mave gone if his other girl was having a kid, they should be able to help with a birth certificate
97240
it depends on the state but where i live you have to turn the child over until the courts say that you don't have too. Make sure you write every encounter (seeing the other parent, phone calls etc.) down and keep track of how the kid is and take pictures