Difference between joint custody and full custody?
485901
well joint custody means that both parents share in custody of the child they raise the child the child has to split its time between the two they both make decisions regarding the child etc. full custody means one parent is solely responsible for the child they can make all the decisions for the child and the other parent is not gaurenteed visitation
305105
Your custody order should stand per the full faith and credit clause of the constitution, Article IV, Section 1:\n"Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof."\n\nThere are annotations specific to custody at:\nhttp://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/article04/04.html#6
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.
64682
File in your current location or the original court that granted the custody order.  You will have to serve court papers on him/publish in newspaper for the court date.  If he fails to show, you might be granted default judgment that will grant you full custody.
545146
Are you not wanting the children?  My exhusband spends no time with his children and well as upset as I was about before I am no longer upset.  Full custody... physical custody or sole custody?  I would go ahead and sue for sole custody removing him of rights to the child so it is no longer sparatic and emotionally draining or damaging to the child's self esteem and well being.
163706
you will need a lawyer and a judge's order for joint custody. If the mother is against joint custody she will get her own lawyer and fight the issue, be prepared for every bad thing you've ever done to be brought up in court.
1174237
Um I think you mean child support not pension. The person who does not have full custody does have to pay the other parent, regardless of gender.
1114759
MOST STATES HAVE LEGAL AIDE SERVICES THAT CAN HELP.IF THERES LIKELY TO BE A CUSTODY FIGHT I STRONGLY SUGGEST HAVING AN ATTORNEY. ALSO SECURE THE CHILDS RESIDENCE BEFORE HAND.....SUCH AS MAKE CERTAIN THE DADS RESIDENCE IS LISTED ON ALL PAPERWORK,SUCH AS SCHOOL OR DAYCARE RECORDS ETC...HE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO PROVE THE CHILD HAS BEEN IN HIS CUSTODY. DIVORCE CAN BE VERY UGLY,ESPECIALLY WHERE KIDS ARE CONCERNED.I WOULD DEFINATELY SEEK ADVICE FROM THE LOCAL FAMILY COURT OR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE BEFORE TIPPING MY HAND.
235437
you have to be proven a unfit mother. You working, and whatever will not affect your ability to parent your child full time.\n\nGo to court and share custody with your husband. Split custody is better for the child, and will probably keep you from seeing the inside of a courthouse.\n\nOh, and he cant keep your son from you.  Unless you are a MAJOR criminal (shoplifting and minor crimes do not count) then you have nothing to worry about
237214
You will have to go through a mediator and not the courts. If you want it to end quickly then you both have to agree on everything including custody of your children.
1016177
I filed for divorce.  My attorney told me that it would make a better case in my favor (as a female) if I did so since my Ex was dragging his feet.  It did work out for me.  The judge granted me  sole custody of our child ( we were going for joint custody) and my ex was told to pay my attorney fees.
100894
Well it depends.....   if there is no court stuff going on and no one has been ordered temp custody or perm.custody then the father and mother have equal rights and he can go wherever he wants with the kids but if there is court stuff involved and the mother has temp custody or was awarded perm. custody due to a divorce or through the court then no the father cannot legaly take off with the kids.
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!
326347
Write everything down that she does document all,time place what she did what she said EVERYTHING.\nThe sleeping arrangements are wierd, exactly what is she up to? she is going to make it worse for the kids,not you.If you owned the house before you were married I dont think she can get it. If you can get full custody of ur 2 but if you cant go for the joint  otherwise  she can and probably will try and turn the kids against you. Good luck
1101368
Just go to courthouse and file for child custody. Now there are two types of custody: Physical and Legal. You need to have at least joint legal custody, which means you can make legal decisions for your child. Now whoever has the physical custody keeps the child. And the other parent earns visitations rights. I do not recommend joint physical custody.\n\nNow when it comes to paternity test, you can request it during the custody case. \n\nChild support is another issue. Once you have the paternity test results and have legal custody of your child, your ex needs to take you to court for child support if she has the physical custody.\n\nYou don't even need a lawyer for any of this. If it gets to point where she claims you are an unfit parent or whatever than you can consider to get one. Otherwise don't even waste your money.\n\nPlus whoever files for custody first has the upper hand. Well hope this helps. Good Luck!!!!
502373
Not necessarily. For 12 years I was the custodian of my son, however did not have legal custody until I went to court to get it. This of course was in Alaska and in Alaska you do not have legal custody of your children unless it is awarded to you in a court of law. Each state is different. But without a custody order, no parent has legal custody and each parent has a right to equal access to the child.
702627
If you have joint custody, then all arrangements are supposed to be by consensus. You need to go back to court for an order to equalize access. "They" have no rights at all. Only you and the dad have such rights. If you are not, or not yet, divorced, then there is even less right to deprive you of access.\n\nIf you cannot afford an attorney there is a lot of free help available. The rights of the child are paramount; if the child is past the age of reason his or her views must be taken into account.\n\nAlways come across as reasonable, never hysterical. Let the other side be seen as unreasonable, self-contradictory, vindictive. If that is the case.