How can I get custody of my child in alabama?
90840
Go through the courts
740187
In the state of Texas, the child gets to pick which parent they want to live with, however the final determination is still up to the courts.\n\nYou will be able to explain to the court which one you want to live with. The court will then take that into consideration when ruling on the custody issues.
233770
You can go to alabama.rentclick.com or even mobile.rentclick.com
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.
264804
You need to contact social services and a lawyer that practices family law and custody cases. If she's wanting to take that child away from you and you still intend to act like a father and be responsible for that child, you need to get some legally binding paperwork stating that you have partial custody and visitation, and child support. \n\nI'm not a lawyer but if she takes that child across state lines without you agreeing to it, and not having made any sort of legal arrangements, it's kidnapping. This is very serious and you should contact someone for help with this immediately.
465268
you need to go straight to a lawyer. I live in Australia so i don't know the laws where you are perhaps living. But you could go to social services or child welfare and tell them that you now have care of the child that your husband has legal rights to. Those rights would also have obligations on his behalf. I don't know how old the child is but asking what they want is a good start and then seek all the professional advice that you have to to resolve this. This child like all children must have love and stability. Going back and forth to dad when it suits him could have long term effects on this child. You never mentioned under what circumstances he was awarded custody. I have to take you at your word as i don't know you but if you love your child and feel that they will be better of with you and you can provide for their needs, all of them, challenge the ruling and do what is right for the child. Someone professional to help your child through all these confusing times and transitions is probably a good idea. Good luck to you and i hope the little one gets through this turmoil with as little scarring as possible. Looks like that's up to you.
432502
I need to know if there are legal papers for temporary custody of a minor, and if so where can I find them?
1008975
You need an attorney. You need someone who will look out for the needs of this child on a legal level. Ask for a legal child advocate, or what ever they call it where you are. There should be no way that an abusive parent, especially with no legal channels pursued for the crime, to force the child back with the abuser. Make phone calls, good luck to you. If you want to discuss the full details, contact me.
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.
413202
You need to get to the courthouse and establish custody!  You need to get full custody, and get court ordered child support.  GET IN THERE ASAP!  Put it on paper!
418043
By law the child goes to foster care. After the dust settles a relative can file for custody.
630994
go to the court house with him and file for custody, have your lawyer ready and talk to the judge, he's more than old enough to decide where he wants to be at.
457860
Need to be court ordered first..then the Feds will make sure you get it! Texas has a very strict childsupport enforcement !!! Your lucky to live there.
142542
Most courts will grant mother with custody -- unless there's abuse, drugs, etc. involved.\n\nYou'd probably have to contact your local Family Court for more info.
525512
The best way to get child support is to go the your local social services office and apply for medicaid,food stamps and aid to dependent children checks.When it's coming out of their pockets they get busy,go after the dad for reimbursement.Have you filed a petition in juvenile and domestic relations intake office so you can go back to court.I doubt the attorney general would help but you can contact the division  of child support services in your area
361151
Sorry but unless you called the police and reported the abuse when it was going on you are out of luck. Joint custody is the way it happens now.\n\nIf he is abusing the child and you can prove it (your word is not good enough) you can obtain supervised visits.\n\nIf you are not married and no custody order is in place move to another state
143713
It is Very difficult to get Sole custody. You have to PROVE that the mother is unfit and is harming your child in some way. Being in jail sounds bad but since she is in jail she can not be doing anything harmful. (In the courts point of view) Fighting this will be tough. You would be better off trying to change visitation. Try to get it that it has to be supervised. \n\nI would go talk to a lawyer. The first consultation is usually free. (and custody battles can be expensive)