How Long Does Temporary Custody Last?

Question: I am getting ready to move into a new home and would like my parents to take temporary custody of my son until I get everything settled. Would that be possible? How long does temporary custody last?

Using A Guardian Ad Litem In A Custody Case

Question: My wife is trying to get full legal and physical custody of our kids and leave me only with supervised visitation. This is concerning because she is very abusive. I don’t have money for a lawyer so how should I go about fighting this?

Does A Stepdad Have A Shot At Gaining Child Custody?

Question: I have raised my stepdaughter since she was 5 years old. I have supported her financially for the last 10 years as her biological father has been out of the picture her entire life. Unfortunately, my wife has started drinking heavily and I don’t think our marriage is salvageable. …

Ex’s Parents Want Shared Parenting Rights

Question: My ex has a children’s services case in which it states that she is not allowed to have physical contact with our two children. Originally, we had a shared parenting plan in the divorce, so she’s now requesting that her parents keep the children during her time instead of …

Obtaining Full Custody When Wife Leaves Home & Children

Question: My wife has decided that she will be leaving to go out of state and meet up with her boyfriend. She will be leaving our two sons and my stepson with me. We have now been living separately for nine months with no legal separation. She says she should …

Switching Guardianship from a Grandparent to Parents Again

Question: My daughter lived with her grandmother for the last 13 years on a temporary guardianship that her mother signed without my consent. My daughter, her mother and her grandmother all live in a separate state than me. Now, my daughter has moved in with me in my state. My …

Legal Guardianship Over The Kids Without Consent From One Of The Parents

Question: My wife has children from a previous marriage that I do not have “legal guardianship” over. The biological father is out of the picture and I am the only dad they have known. The problem is when it comes to getting something “legal,” such as a passport, we need …

How Do You Argue A Guardian Ad Litem Is Not Needed?

Question: How do you argue a Guardian Ad Litem is not needed and would be a waste of money? My ex-wife and I have had 50/50 custody for over a year without any issues. Our only point of contention right now is the distribution of marital debt. I feel my …

Closing Child Support Case In One State To Open In Another

Question: I pay child support to my ex-wife who lives in another state and technically has custody, but her mother has guardianship over our children. How do I stop paying child support to my ex-wife in her state (Alaska) and set up an order so the money goes to the …

Guardian Ad Litem Assigned To My Child Custody Case

Question: A guardian ad litem was assigned in my divorce and child custody case to represent my child during a hearing. However, I have yet to hear from the guardian ad litem that the judge assigned. How can I move the custody case forward if the guardian ad litem is …