You must petition the court that has jurisdiction and present argument and evidence to demonstrate to the court that your gaining custody of the child is in the child's best interest.
In the state of Washington, if the parents are unmarried the 'tender age' doctrine suggests that the mother will usually have an advantage in a custody dispute ceteris paribus.
If the parents have been married they begin on a even playing field in the event of a dispute.
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yes.
Why is the child in state custody?
In general, one cannot give one's child to the State. The taxpayers are not interested in raising your child. When the State does take custody of a child, it pursues the parents for support.
He may be. It will be determined by a court if he decides to take it up with the state. If you have custody, was there a stipulation regarding child support? If there was a divorce agreement it may state the stipulations regarding support and custody. If the custodial parent is giving up physical custody of the child to the previously non-custodial parent then child support may be changed.
The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.
yes.
Child support is determined according to state guidelines and physical custody is one of the factors used to determine the amount.
In Washington state, a temporary child custody order is generally valid until a final custody order is issued. The duration can vary depending on the circumstances of the case, but temporary orders are typically in effect until the court makes a final decision regarding custody.
No, you cannot move a child out of state if you have joint custody.
Why is the child in state custody?
No you can not.
Child support is not paid to the child. It would be payable to the person who currently has legal custody of the child or to the State if the State has custody.
In general, one cannot give one's child to the State. The taxpayers are not interested in raising your child. When the State does take custody of a child, it pursues the parents for support.
the limit on how far you can travel with your child is determined in your custody order issued by the court. If the mom has sole custody it is determined by her because you technically have no legal right to visit with the child. If you wish to change that to joint custody you need to contact your local child support agency, an attorney, or a pro se website for your state can tell you how to accomplish this.
No. You need to contact the state that has custody to determine your rights. If you go and get the child you may be guilty of custodial interference.
A motion for custody or modification to an existing custody order must be filed in the jurisdiction where the child legally resides.
Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.