I live in Alaska and I am the custodial parent of my 3 year old son, he has lived with me since he was born an when his mom an I split she had her mom kidnap him I got him back in 2008 I have temp custody. He has been in the childrens life since they were born. I have two question? She never answered calls or messages. I dont think its appropriate to share the details with the kids, so I didnt talk to either of my daughters about what was in the restraining order. I do not have a criminal history and I have done nothing wrong. Didnt show up one time for 7 months not christmas, not thanksgiving, not his daughters b-day not even a card no child support owes past medical bills, etc. I am suppose to share information with him but here in lies the problem He will not give me or the children any contact information for him He contacts them on and off every 3 to six months. In emails he has specifically asked for more overnights he is picking her up from daycare without letting me know. Tiparoo That definitely seems like custodial interference, kidnapping (was it out of state, thats worse), and even child abuse. ..i recently filed a motion to get physical nd sole custodynow that she received the court papers she trying to take my daughter what can i do being as though she only trying to get her because i want custody and 9 out of ten she just trying not to lose her welfare benefits she get from her, Please help me Im desperate for an answer!! Thanks! Secondly, I would like to rag on you for using the name single mom are you sure that you using that title correctly. Keep in mind text, email, and such can be forged. My situation is similar .. As luck has it my ex-wife had violated the laws of the State of Florida and becaus she fled the state court refused to inforce the law and have her return. What can be enforced since there is no appointed custody? I pay $333.33 every month. Can she stop the visitations because of this and if I dont have transportation to get him how do I get to see him? Who paid for the flight? Do I have to return my daughter? MY grandaughter has changed to be after 2 days with her mother. Although, we have Joint Manag. I dont want him to take her because hes mad at me! I am supposed to have visitation and be part of his healthcare and education. We do not yet have custody or visitation orders, but will soon be in the process. I began searching for ways to cope; My mind began profiling Now he is in Anger management classes Mondays and Va Psychiatrist and program on Thursdays for a 7 month program and has to work the weekends at his job now since he is needing off weekdays. Because of this delay in him getting surgery he may have permanent nerve damage, we will not know until after surgery. Leaving Massachusetts: family law advocacy for low and moderate income litigants, 3d ed. Start with her and if nothing shows upPut her parents or her siblings. pkpa. We have 2 children and we filled out the timeshare as to holidays and summer visitations. The divorce decree mentioned that she will be able to relocate to Arizona, and so they did. Once because I was not allowed to have my daughter for my court ordered summer visitation, (I filed this motion on my own) the judge ordered us to go to Mediation, we did so and I won my case. God can change things and make a way where there is no way. My husband left me and my kids. What can I do she has No right because she isnt the paper she has No custodial rights. When its all said and done I feel so helpless. The divorce settlement states I have breaking authority under the joint custody right- I dont know how much power I have. I knew they would enjoy the time together as would my ex inlaws love being able to have plenty of time with him. CPS saw my texts and my daughter talking to me all fine. I hope any parent out there who reads this protects their child and is there for them till the end. I got charged. (Franklin County) Thanks. I have visitation schedule ordered through the court but the mother moved and I have not been able to locate her or my son. i live in alabama and currently going thru divorce with my childs father who is incarcerated on sodomy of a 15 year old and assault. My fiance is to have open phone access to the children and she either keeps the phone unplugged ( which she has told their 10 year old son is due to telemarketer calls) or tells the children if they pick up the phone they will be in trouble. My son was very upset and keeps telling me he would cry at daddys and want to come home but daddy would say no. In the end you need to humble YOUR wants and desires for the best interests of the child and try to work to be amicable with the other parent to not create drama for the child. I have joint custody with parenting time. If youre gone serving the country, there are laws to protect you from divorce or custody issues being filed while you are gone. Fathers should NOT be deprived of their children. Every time they go to visit him, there is always drama upon their return. late with no call (no, he does not have a cell). We have a very happy stable home for him and are seeking the advise of a lawyer, however, we are broke and are getting a cheap lawyer. We saw the child (Dylan) about 4 times and gave her mom a check each time we saw her. I am a father dealing with the same nonsense. An Emergency Return requires the court to hear the case within 2-4 weeks of filing to the opposing party (unless you are as unlucky as I where there was a change in judges). My sons grandmother, Symone, on his fathers side took my two-month old son Tuesday before last. Does anyone on this site agree with me that there needs to be a MAJOR overhaul of the laws with respects to visitation. I told him I contacted her counselor and informed him of what he was doing with Cheyenne and it was harming her. I lookeed on d net for this and found most pple wil consent with your perspective. He was just ordered to pay CS and decided the day before the court hearing that he wanted to fight for a 50/50 parenting plan, he even told me that was why (as well as writing it in the request for the custody change). Does the judge ever talk with the daughter. She also screamed at me that I was a liar! My daughter and I have always been very, very close. Remember if she screws up it is not your problem, it is hers. Says that I am not allowed to call them either. Is there anything I can do to get my kids back? Anita Meh said: 6.4 (a) To inspect and receive school records and consult with school staff concerning the childrens welfare and education. I have proof and it doesnt matter. visitation scheduling the same? I apologize, this is outside of my control. Any form of interference in custody rights that causes issues with the parental plan can result in contempt of court and other relevant legal penalties. I know I can file a criminal complaint per N.J.S.A. Prior to or in the absence of an adjudication or voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, the mother shall have custody of a child born out of wedlock. Its more of a spite sort of thing towards us. Well you gave a lot of info but heres the short. Jurisdiction Spent 12 years in FL. We have gone to court and due to her behavior have been granted 7 weeks instead of 5. A solid pick-up order or Habeas Corpus for the child's recovery is very important, especially when the child is believed to be outside the jurisdiction. I am in the process of having this revisited due to a contempt of court isue on her behalf; different story. ntempt but im in fear he will also get her on kidnapping because of her actions. L.M.M., 429 Mass. when I reached sa turns out hes in jail for robbing a walgreens. Next It was memorial day , It was a little aggravated at this point but she wanted to go so I let her go with him. My stepson has just been released from prison on parole after two years of a five year sentence. So my question is simply this.is there anything I can do about this legally considering they are residents of Louisiana and Im from Mississippi? Is he breaking any laws where law enforcement is required to respond? Because she is in ROTC. Is it considered child abandonment on my part because it has been 2 years, even if he is the one denying contact? What are my legal rights or what should I do? My ex wife passed away 2 weeks ago. Plus Im the primary provider for all of his expenses. Then mediate. This will be very important as you will need to go to court. Let me see if I understand. Custodial interference is a real legal term and it occurs when one parent attempts to interfere with or disrupt the other parent's physical time with the child. Then, after we broke up he found a new girlfriend and I seen him beating her outside his house. Dont be angry. The entire family essentially answers the phone on behalf of my daughter conference call/speaker phone style, but do not really permit my daughter to talk to me.) Yes, he does have parenting time. Without court order saying otherwise it must be assumed that I have equal parenting rights. They said my daughter willing treated her daugt in a manner as to adversely affected the childs health and welfare by #1 leaving her in that county (this is not true), #2 without legal papers for the caregiver, (im guessing they mean no type of power of attorney for healthcare) and (that is not true neither), #3 there are also allegations that my daughter gave her sleepy medicine to make her sleep, (this is not true eihter the last time the grandma (should havebeen the last time) had visitation she took the girl to Drs and got cough meds and then gave it to my daughter for the child to take, my daughter didnt want to give her meds only at night sometimes if her cough was bad enough to interfere with her sleep, i was standing there in the bathroom when she told her daughter this will help your cough go away and make you sleepy!!!! During a divorce, these competing rights might seem to be at odds. If this is not done and a default judgement is issued you must FIRST file a case under violation of civil procedure where that case was heard. The validity and types of custodial interference offenses depend on the relationship of the parties and any existing court orders. the grandson has C/P and has a good mind. Remember though this cannot be filed unless you have a court order of visitation and it has been violated. is it grounds to lose custody..hawaii..kids in maryland. My ex will typically hold our daughter many days after the scheduled visitation. They are in Pennsylvania and I reside in South Carolina. What a concept.! he is ordered to purchase tickets 60 days prior to then. My husbands ex is custodial parent of my two step sons. I cannot stress this enough; document, document, document. He gets Va benefits as well. (see: Washington Public Departments & Services). Now the courts want us to pay 40,000 dollars to a woman who has hide the child all these years. If there are serious issues that would endanger the child, prove it in court and you will get your supervised visitation. They are court ordered in a very specific parenting plan. MY oldest is turning 13 and decided he wanted to live with his dad. This is legal correct? Its time to grow up folks and deal with each other nomatter what, who, or why its happening, Quit blameing, pointing fingers, quit trying to get back at each other, quit hateing one another. Make sure you make a copy to keep for yourself. spotted David and my son back in Az. If you look at all the stuff on here its all the same, this person doesnt do what I want them to do, this person isnt following it edzactly do you have any idea what its like to watch the man you love cry because his kids are treated like crap and we dont have the money to fight his ex because she gets it all. Your husband has visitation ONCE A WEEK. He up and left the city today to go to Houstan to throw himself upon my roommate up there begging her to give him the diapers id left behind when I came down to San Antonio to allow him to meet his son. This is the time to do it. Initial custody hearing pending, she filed complaint for sole custody not parenting time and I filed counter-complaint for sole custody 50:50 parenting time. in most states it depends on the custody laws of the state and age of the child. I did that instead of causing an issue over my ex planning a vacation that takes our daughter out of the country during my planned visitation. Any help you could pass along would be appreciated. Lets say you are the custodial parent and you ex is the non-custodial parent and your minor child is going to visit his father as scheduled via the court order. I called the hospital, they wont even let me see him!! Im really hoping my local Child Services step in and help my son since no one else will and theyre stopping me at every turn. I was wondering if the custodial parent puts a lot of restrictions on the non custodial parent and its stressing the non custodial parent. He changed the locks and didnt tell me, so I busted window out and did get some of my daughters clothes and toys. And if filing for an emergency hearing is the only option for me, will I be denied by the court if I only state that it is for the best interest of the child to be able to see me while waiting for our court date especially since he has been with me about 95% of the time for the last three months! My ex husband got sole legal physical custody of my 6 and 4 year old. Now the child is 18 almost 19 and we still dont see her. Put your differences and your hate of each other aside for your kids sake. How do I get around that? I live in Virginia and my 3 year old son is visiting his dad in Michigan. 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