Would you be willing to give a little more background here? Are you under the age of 18? What was the reason(s) for giving up custody in the first place?
If you had any substance abuse problems or any other concerns you would want to be seeking help for those before getting your four year old back from your parents.
If you did not have any substance abuse or any behavior problems and you are fully able to financially, physically, emotionally care for your child I would get him back if that's what you think is best for him.
Do take your son's complaints seriously. If this was your mother's wording not to "put pressure" on your son and not to take him seriously, then this is a red flag to me. Do not let your mom tell you what to do concerning your own child.
Whatever is in the best interest of the child's physical, emotional and psychological well being should always be addressed and taken seriously.
The father can petition the court for a visitation schedule and he can also ask for joint custody. At the same time the mother can request a child support order. The court will review the situation and issue the appropriate orders. If the mother has complaints about the father, wants to object to visitations and custody or think she has proof he is unfit she should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.See related question link.The father can petition the court for a visitation schedule and he can also ask for joint custody. At the same time the mother can request a child support order. The court will review the situation and issue the appropriate orders. If the mother has complaints about the father, wants to object to visitations and custody or think she has proof he is unfit she should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.See related question link.The father can petition the court for a visitation schedule and he can also ask for joint custody. At the same time the mother can request a child support order. The court will review the situation and issue the appropriate orders. If the mother has complaints about the father, wants to object to visitations and custody or think she has proof he is unfit she should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.See related question link.The father can petition the court for a visitation schedule and he can also ask for joint custody. At the same time the mother can request a child support order. The court will review the situation and issue the appropriate orders. If the mother has complaints about the father, wants to object to visitations and custody or think she has proof he is unfit she should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.See related question link.
That's up to the judge. see link
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If you live in the US... Children are not property and therefore cannot be 'willed'. You can state in your will who you would like to receive custody, but the court is not required to abide by it. For example, if Mom has custody of a child, she dies and her will states that she wants her sister to receive custody, but Dad wants custody...Dad gets custody, unless he can be proved unfit, because Dad has first legal right to custody (Mom's wishes don't change that).
Either parent can have physical custody in a joint custody arrangement. If there is a court order granting the mother physical custody the father should notify the court of the mother's incarceration and have that order modified unless he wants the mother to resume physical custody when she is released.
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If the son wants to I believe he can. In my state (Georgia) the child can choose who he/she wants to live with at the age of 14.
Generally, custody orders end at age eighteen and the child can choose where she wants to live.
This seems extremely unlikely.
Father must petition for custody and court will weigh what situation is best for the child
You must return to court to petition for a modification of the custody order. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
No. The biological father have rights. Unless the court find him unfit to have custody then there might be a chance.