Unwed Dad Seeking Custody Because Visitation Denied

Question: I am trying to seek custody of my children with my ex-girlfriend. In the past, she has allowed me to see and speak to my kids often. However, recently she has been denying me visitation and refusing any sort of communication with my children. How can I show the …

Restoring Parental Rights If They Were Terminated

Question: My parental rights were terminated in court by my daughter’s mother at a time when I was low on money and my public defender did nothing to help my case. It is killing me not being a part of my daughter’s life, and I want to be involved but …

I Am Not The Biological Father. Can I Still Get Custody?

Question: My ex is claiming that I am not the biological father of our child whom I am seeking custody of. If a paternity test reveals I am not the biological father then does that prevent me from gaining custody?

Moving Out Of State With Children While Still Married

Question: My wife moved out of state with our children without my consent while I was stationed at a military base. While a couple is married is one spouse allowed to move out of state with the children without the other spouse’s permission, particularly a spouse who is stationed at …

Ex-Wife Keeping Me Out Of Child’s College Selection Process

Question: My divorce decree states that my ex-wife and I are supposed to agree on all school-related decisions, but she and her new husband have completely kept me out of the loop on my child’s college selection process. I do not want to be left out of the process of …

Can My Ex Prevent Me From Taking My Child On Vacation?

Question: My ex-wife says I cannot take my child on a vacation during my court-ordered parenting time that is outlined in our child custody agreement. Does she have the right to prohibit me from taking my child on vacation? Can she file kidnapping or contempt charges if I take our …

Can I Move Out Of The Home With My Child Before Divorce?

Question: My wife and I are getting a divorce while still living in the marital home, and I am concerned about my wife’s boyfriend and the impact he will have on our young child. Do I have the right to leave the marital home with our child while we are …

Is It Parental Kidnapping To Move With Children While Still Legally Married?

Question: My wife and I are still legally married though we have been separated for many years. She recently moved with my child to another state and enrolled him in school without my permission. Since there are no custody or related court orders can I go get my son and …

Exercising Parenting Time While Deployed Overseas

Question: I am in the military deployed overseas and my ex-wife is refusing to honor our parenting time agreement regarding what points during the year I can see my child. Can she legally keep my child from visiting me as outlined in our divorce decree even though I’m deployed overseas?

If I Pay Child Support Will I Automatically Have Visitation As An Unwed Father?

Question: I have several children born out of wedlock and I would like to set up child support with my ex-girlfriend so that I can exercise visitation. If I start paying child support does the mother have to grant me visitation and set a child custody arrangement?